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How to get fromMerritt Island to St. Pete Beachby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merritt Island to St. Pete Beach by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Orlandotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Tampa to St. Pete Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 46m
    $252–331

  2. Drive  153.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merritt Island to St. Pete Beachcar car 153.5 mi
    2h 48m
    $27–38

  3. Taxi, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Orlando, FLtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 16m

  4. Taxi, Amtrak Thruway via 4700 Gulf Blvd + Saint Pete Beach Access

    1. Take the taxi from Merritt Island to Orlando, FLtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Orlando, FL to St. Petersburgbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 18m

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  • Distance: 166.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Merritt Island, FL, USA and St. Pete Beach, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merritt Island to St. Pete Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Orlando, take the train to Tampa, then take the taxi to St. Pete Beach. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Orlando, FL, take the bus to St. Petersburg, take the line 9 bus to Grand Central Station - G, walk to 1St Ave N + 32Nd St N, then take the bus to 5402 Gulf Blvd & 55Th Ave.

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