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How to get fromJacksonville to Merritt Islandby train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Merritt Island by train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $157–248

  2. Drive  147.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Merritt Islandcar car 147.8 mi
    2h 30m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, line 104 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville 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
    5h 14m
    $123–166

  4. Train, taxi via State St + Jefferson St

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $157–248

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle bus Southbound
    6h 14m
    $125–163

  6. Train, taxi via Alafaya

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 38m
    $139–220

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 193.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Jacksonville to Merritt Island. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Amtrak Station, walk to Jacksonville, take the train to Winter Park Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Merritt Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Orlando Bus Station, walk to John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, take the line 25 bus to N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, take the line 104 bus to Ucf Superstop, then take the taxi to Merritt Island.

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