Rome2Rio

How to get fromMerritt Island to Sarasotaby car, train, bus, or shuttle

Find Transport to Sarasota

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Merritt Island to Sarasota by car, train, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, train, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Merritt Island to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 32m
    $49–87

  2. Drive 168.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merritt Island to Sarasotacar car 168.2 mi
    2h 59m
    $31–45

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus Northbound
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    9h 12m
    $76–108

Merritt Island to Sarasota by bus and shuttle

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merritt Island to Sarasota.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Merritt Island to Sarasota. However, you can drive to Kissimmee Amtrak Station, take the train to Tampa, walk to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, take the line 400 bus to Marion Transit Center, walk to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, walk to Cattlemen Transit Station, then take the line 01 bus to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Merritt Island to Sarasota in around 2h 59m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides