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How to get fromMerritt Island to Sarasotaby taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Merritt Island to Sarasota by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gastaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MCO - SRQ
    3h 19m
    $372–825

  2. Drive 169.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merritt Island to Sarasotacar car 169.6 mi
    2h 59m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Titusville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    6h 13m
    $66–96

  4. Bus via University

    1. Take the bus from Titusville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to University of South Floridabus bus
    3. Take the bus from University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Dr to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus
    7h
    $71–106

  5. Bus, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the bus from Titusville to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0770S
    2. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 8m
    $83–121

Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Merritt Island to Fruitville Rd @ N Jefferson Ave via Titusville, Orlando Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 6h 13m.

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