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Drive 50.1 mi
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1. Drive from Merritt Island to Orlandocar 50.1 mi
55 min
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Orlandotaxi 50.1 mi
55 min
$140–170
Shuttle, line 42 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle Northbound
2. Take the bus from Orlando International Airport to Mccoy Rd & Gondola Drbus 42 / ...
3h 3m
$50–60

Merritt Island to Orlando by bus and shuttle

28Weekly Services

3h 3mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 50.1 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

You can drive from Merritt Island to Orlando in around 55 min.

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