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How to get fromGainesville to Merritt Islandby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Merritt Island by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Orlando Bus Station to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 51m
    $147–188

  2. Drive 156.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Merritt Islandcar car 156.9 mi
    2h 45m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus Tallahassee
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle bus Southbound
    4h 24m
    $131–181

  4. Bus, line 104 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St to Ucf Superstopbus bus 104 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 30m
    $119–160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 157.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Merritt Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Merritt Island. However, you can take the bus to Orlando Bus Station then take the taxi to Merritt Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Gainesville to Merritt Island in around 2h 45m.

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