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How to get fromMerritt Island to Gainesvilleby taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Merritt Island to Gainesville by taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Orlando Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Gainesvillebus bus FlixBus 2415 / ...
    2h 51m
    $153–190

  2. Drive 157.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merritt Island to Gainesvillecar car 157.1 mi
    2h 45m
    $29–42

  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 - RedCoach Station, FL to University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Drbus bus Miami
    4h 41m
    $132–180

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Map of how to get from Merritt Island to Gainesville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 157.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Merritt Island to Gainesville. However, you can take the taxi to Orlando Bus Station then take the bus to Gainesville. Alternatively, you can drive from Merritt Island to Gainesville in around 2h 45m.

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