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

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There are 5 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 8m
    $177–268

  2. Drive 156.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Merritt Islandcar car 156.4 mi
    2h 37m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2433 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Titus Landingtaxi taxi
    7h 9m
    $114–153

  4. Bus, shuttle via Orlando

    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
    7h 29m
    $76–100

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle bus Southbound
    8h 24m
    $81–110

Jacksonville to Merritt Island by bus and shuttle

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 196.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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, take the taxi to Titus Landing, take the line 1 bus to Transit Center Cocoa East, then take the line 4 bus to Sr 520/ S Courtenay Pkwy Southside.

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