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How to get fromNew Orleans to Merritt Islandby plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Merritt Island by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Orlando, taxi

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MSY - MCO
    2. Take the taxi from Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $192–607

  2. Drive 675.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Merritt Islandcar car 675.3 mi
    11h 29m
    $124–178

  3. Train, bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gulfport to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Titusvillebus bus
    16h 20m
    $169–276

  4. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane plane MSY - DAB
    2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Merritt Islandcar car
    6h 32m
    $153–719

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Orlando

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane GPT - MCO
    5h 53m
    $257–837

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB)plane plane MSY - MLB
    9h 30m
    $146–596

  7. Bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Gainesvillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Titusvillebus bus
    18h 10m
    $138–247

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Titusvillebus bus
    18h 40m
    $139–262

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Mobile Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Titusvillebus bus
    20h 43m
    $147–309

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Merritt Island, FL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Merritt Island via Mobile Bus Station, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Orlando Bus Station, and Titusville in around 18h 10m.

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