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How to get fromMerritt Island to Sarasotaby taxi, bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Merritt Island to Sarasota by taxi, bus, car, plane, train, 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 Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    5h 6m
    $161–198

  2. Drive  169.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merritt Island to Sarasotacar car 169.6 mi
    2h 59m
    $30–44

  3. Taxi, fly

    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 20m
    $137–395

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Orlandotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 15m
    $196–255

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas to Orlando Airportshuttle bus Northbound
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    7h 13m
    $131–167

  6. Taxi, bus via Alafaya

    1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Ucf Superstoptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2421
    8h 25m
    $132–166

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Merritt Island to Sarasota. However, you can take the taxi to Orlando Bus Station, take the bus to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, walk to Cattlemen Transit Station, then take the line 03 bus to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Merritt Island to Sarasota in around 2h 59m.

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