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

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

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus Northbound
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    6h 34m
    $64–84

  2. Drive 124.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merritt Island to Tampacar car 124.2 mi
    2h 10m
    $23–33

  3. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus Northbound
    2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain train Floridian
    6h 55m
    $76–114

Merritt Island to Tampa by bus and shuttle

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Merritt Island to Tampa. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Transit Center Cocoa East, take the line 8 bus to SR 520 / Townsend Rd NE Corner, walk to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas, take the shuttle to Orlando Airport, walk to Orlando International Airport, take the line 42 bus to Florida Mall, walk to Orlando, then take the bus to Tampa Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sr 520/ N Courtenay Pkwy Northside @ Dennys to Tampa via Transit Center Cocoa East, SR 520 / Townsend Rd NE Corner, Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas, Orlando Airport, Orlando International Airport, Office Ct & Sand Lake Sunrail, Sand Lake Road, and Kissimmee Amtrak Station in around 6h 55m.

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