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How to get fromMerritt Island to Cumberland Islandby taxi, train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Merritt Island to Cumberland Island by taxi, train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Saint Marystaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    6h 29m
    $293–396

  2. Drive to Daytona Beach International Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merritt Island to Daytona-Beach-Airport-DABcar car
    2. Fly from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane DAB - JAX
    3. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    10h 25m
    $203–717

  3. Taxi, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Orlando Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    7h 47m
    $240–299

  4. Taxi to Melbourne International Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Melbourne International Airport (MLB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Melbourne International Airport (MLB) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane MLB - JAX
    3. Take the bus from JRTC - Express Select to Yulee Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Saint Marys to Cumberland Islandferry ferry
    10h 42m
    $272–665

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) to Jacksonville (JAX) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Merritt Island to Cumberland Island. However, you can take the taxi to Winter Park Amtrak Station, take the train to Jacksonville, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Orlando Bus Station, take the bus to Jacksonville, walk to JRTC - Express Select, take the bus to Yulee Park & Ride, take the taxi to Saint Marys, then take the ferry to Cumberland Island.

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