There are 4 ways to get from Tampa to Merritt Island by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain Floridian
- Take the taxi from Orlando to Merritt Islandtaxi
2h 40m$159–219Drive 125.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tampa to Merritt Islandcar 125.7 mi
2h 10m$23–34Bus via Orlando
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2421 / ...
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Titusvillebus Greyhound US0770S
3h 45m$63–99Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Titusvillebus Greyhound US0770S
4h 30m$72–103
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Merritt Island is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Merritt Island is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Merritt Island. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Titusville via Orlando Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Tampa and Merritt Island is 138 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Merritt Island without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 40m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Tampa to Merritt Island, including transfers.
Tampa to Merritt Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
Tampa to Merritt Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Orlando Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Merritt Island is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Tampa to Merritt Island.
Book your Tampa to Merritt Island bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Merritt Island, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Merritt Island via Orlando Bus Station and Titusville in around 3h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Titusville
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $20–29
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Titusville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Titusville
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Titusville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Diamond Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 407-523-3333
- Website
- diamondcabco.com
Orlando Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 407-575-7757
- Website
- myorlandocab.com
Yellow Meter Taxicab
- Phone
- (407) 422-2222
- Website
- yellowmetertaxicab.com
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