There are 3 ways to get from Merritt Island to Clearwater by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Orlandotaxi
- Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain Floridian
3h 36m$237–316Drive 147.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merritt Island to Clearwatercar 147.1 mi
2h 39m$26–37Taxi, bus, line 300 bus
- Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Orlando Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Dbus 300
5h 14m$155–190
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merritt Island to Clearwater is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Merritt Island to Clearwater is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Merritt Island and Clearwater is 161 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Merritt Island to Clearwater without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 36m and costs $230 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Merritt Island to Clearwater, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Merritt Island to Clearwater is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Merritt Island to Clearwater.
There are 1948+ hotels available in Clearwater.
What companies run services between Merritt Island, FL, USA and Clearwater, FL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Merritt Island to Clearwater. However, you can take the taxi to Orlando, take the train to Tampa, then take the taxi to Clearwater. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Orlando Bus Station, take the bus to Tampa Bus Station, walk to Marion Transit Parking Lot, take the line 300 bus to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D, then take the line 52 bus to Fort Harrison Ave S + Court St.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Marion Transit Parking Lot to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - D
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Best Taxi and Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 321-482-3452
- Website
- besttaxiandshuttle.com
Cab 54
- Phone
- +1 321-220-5454
- Website
- cab-54.com
Best Taxi and Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 321-482-3452
- Website
- besttaxiandshuttle.com
Cab 54
- Phone
- +1 321-220-5454
- Website
- cab-54.com
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