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How to get fromTampa Airport (TPA) to Merritt Islandby train, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Merritt Island by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the taxi from Orlando to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $164–226

  2. Drive 132 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Merritt Islandcar car 132 mi
    2h 22m
    $25–35

  3. Bus, line 104 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St to Ucf Superstopbus bus 104 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $116–158

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Tampa-TPA to Merritt Islandrideshare rideshare 132 mi
    2h 22m

  5. Train, line 104 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain train
    2. Take the bus from N Garland Ave & W Amelia St to Ucf Superstopbus bus 104 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $136–198

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlandobus bus FlixBus 2421 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle bus Southbound
    6h 30m
    $117–152

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 146.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Tampa Airport (TPA), USA and Merritt Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tampa Airport (TPA) to Merritt Island. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Marion Transit Center, take the line 400 bus to Nebraska Av @ Twiggs St, walk to Tampa, take the train to Orlando, then take the taxi to Merritt Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 10 bus to Marion Transit Center, walk to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Orlando Bus Station, walk to John Young Pkwy & Amelia St, take the line 25 bus to N Garland Ave & W Amelia St, take the line 104 bus to Ucf Superstop, then take the taxi to Merritt Island.

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