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How to get fromPunta Gorda to Merritt Islandby taxi, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Punta Gorda to Merritt Island by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Punta Gorda to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSWtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane RSW - MCO
    3h 37m
    $562–807

  2. Drive  173.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Punta Gorda to Merritt Islandcar car 173.2 mi
    3h 26m
    $32–46

  3. Amtrak Thruway, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Orlando, FL to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $200–262

  4. Amtrak Thruway, taxi via Alafaya

    1. Take the bus from Port Charlotte to Orlando, FLbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $172–234

Ft. Myers (RSW) to Orlando (MCO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Punta Gorda to Merritt Island. However, you can take the taxi to Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW airport, fly to Orlando (MCO), walk to Orlando Airport, take the shuttle to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gas, then take the taxi to Merritt Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Port Charlotte, take the bus to Orlando, FL, then take the taxi to Merritt Island.

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