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How to get fromTampa to Merritt Islandby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Merritt Island by train, taxi, bus, or car

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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
    2h 40m
    $153–211

  2. Drive  125.7 mi

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

  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
    4h 19m
    $114–152

  4. 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
    4h 21m
    $125–183

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  • Distance: 136.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Merritt Island. However, you can take the train to Orlando then take the taxi to Merritt Island. Alternatively, you can 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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