What is the cheapest way to get from Destin to Merritt Island?

The cheapest way to get from Destin to Merritt Island is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Destin to Merritt Island?

The fastest way to get from Destin to Merritt Island is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $310 - $650.

How far is it from Destin to Merritt Island?

The distance between Destin and Merritt Island is 421 miles. The road distance is 430.5 miles.

How do I travel from Destin to Merritt Island without a car?

The best way to get from Destin to Merritt Island without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $310 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Destin to Merritt Island?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Destin to Merritt Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Destin and Merritt Island?

Merritt Island is 1h ahead of Destin. It is currently 4:57 AM in Destin and 5:57 AM in Merritt Island.

Can I drive from Destin to Merritt Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Destin to Merritt Island is 430 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Destin to Merritt Island.

Where can I stay near Merritt Island?

There are 238+ hotels available in Merritt Island.

Destin to Merritt Island - 9 ways to travel via plane, car, taxi, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Destin to Merritt Island by plane, car, taxi, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)plane VPS - DAB
2. Drive from Daytona-Beach-Airport-DAB to Merritt Islandcar
5h 10m
$129–497
Drive 428 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Destin to Merritt Islandcar 428 mi
8h 11m
$79–113
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Destin to Whataburger - Defuniak Springstaxi
2. Take the bus from Whataburger - Defuniak Springs to Circle K - Gainesville, FLbus
3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
4. Take the taxi from Orlando RedCoach Station to Merritt Islandtaxi
8h 55m
$317–598
Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Orlando
1. Take the taxi from Destin to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi
2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Orlando (MCO)plane PNS - MCO
4h 46m
$318–617
Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Orlando
1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Orlando (MCO)plane VPS - MCO
6h 1m
$198–505
Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Melbourne International Airport
1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Melbourne International Airport (MLB)plane VPS - MLB
7h 46m
$142–474
Taxi, bus, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Destin to McDonald's - Crestviewtaxi
2. Take the bus from McDonald's - Crestview to Circle K - Gainesville, FLbus
3. Take the bus from Gainesville to Orlando RedCoach Stationbus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle
10h 49m
$283–550
Taxi, bus via Tallahassee
1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi
2. Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus
3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Orlando Bus Stationbus
4. Take the taxi from Gemini Blvd W & Centaurus Dr W to Merritt Islandtaxi
12h 46m
$273–389
Taxi, bus, shuttle via Tallahassee
1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi
2. Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus
3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Orlandobus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle
12h 47m
$273–384

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) flights

22Weekly Planes

4h 41mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Destin to Merritt Island.

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Distance: 418.1 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Orlando (MCO) every 3 hours.

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