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How to get fromNew Port Richey to Merritt Islandby bus, train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from New Port Richey to Merritt Island by bus, train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Universal Plaza to Wiregrass Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Orlando to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 16m
    $164–228

  2. Drive 145.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Port Richey to Merritt Islandcar car 145.7 mi
    3h
    $27–39

  3. Bus, line 275 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Universal Plaza to Wiregrass Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wiregrass Park n Ride to Marion Transit Centerbus bus 275
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 59m
    $120–166

  4. Bus, line 275 bus, taxi via Grand Blvd & Louisiana Ave

    1. Take the bus from Universal Plaza to Wiregrass Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wiregrass Park n Ride to Marion Transit Centerbus bus 275
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ucf Superstop to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 5m
    $120–166

  5. Bus, line 275 bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Universal Plaza to Wiregrass Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Wiregrass Park n Ride to Marion Transit Centerbus bus 275
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Orlandobus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Cocoa Beach, FL - Pilot Gasshuttle bus
    10h 38m
    $122–156

  6. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from New Port Richey to Tampataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Orlandotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Orlando to Merritt Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 31m
    $248–329

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between New Port Richey, FL, USA and Merritt Island, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Port Richey to Merritt Island. However, you can take the line 19 bus to US 19 & Moog Rd., walk to Universal Plaza, take the bus to Wiregrass Park and Ride, take the line 275 bus to University Area Transit Center, take the line 400 bus to Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St MetroRapid, walk to Tampa, take the train to Orlando, then take the taxi to Merritt Island. Alternatively, you can drive from New Port Richey to Merritt Island in around 3h.

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