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

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There are 3 ways to get from Merritt Island to Tampa by taxi, train, shuttle, 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 Floridian
    3h 4m
    $155–211

  2. Drive  125.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merritt Island to Tampacar car 125.7 mi
    2h 10m
    $23–34

  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 to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    4h 52m
    $117–145

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  • Distance: 137.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Merritt Island to Tampa. However, you can take the taxi to Orlando then take the train to Tampa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merritt Island to Tampa Bus Station via Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas, Orlando Airport, Orlando International Airport, Florida Mall, and Orlando in around 4h 52m.

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