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How to get fromOrlando to Merritt Islandby bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Orlando to Merritt Island by bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 42 bus, shuttle, line 8 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mccoy Rd & Central Ave to Orlando International Airportbus bus 42 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from SR 520 / Townsend Rd NE Corner to Transit Center Cocoa Eastbus bus 8
    3h 33m
    $51–61

  2. Drive 48.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Orlando to Merritt Islandcar car 48.6 mi
    57 min
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Orlando to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi 48.6 mi
    57 min
    $130–170

Orlando to Merritt Island by bus and shuttle

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Orlando to Merritt Island. However, you can take the line 42 bus to Orlando International Airport, walk to Orlando Airport, take the shuttle to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas, walk to SR 520 / Townsend Rd NE Corner, take the line 8 bus to Transit Center Cocoa East, then take the line 4 bus to Sr 520/ S Courtenay Pkwy Southside. Alternatively, you can drive from Orlando to Merritt Island in around 57 min.

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