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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Merritt Island is to bus and drive which costs $100 - $290 and takes 16h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Merritt Island is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $210 - $800.

How far is it from Washington to Merritt Island?

The distance between Washington and Merritt Island is 820 miles. The road distance is 856.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Merritt Island without a car is to train and taxi which takes 18h 16m and costs $220 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Washington to Merritt Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Washington to Merritt Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Merritt Island is 856 miles. It takes approximately 14h 5m to drive from Washington to Merritt Island.

Where can I stay near Merritt Island?

There are 238+ hotels available in Merritt Island.

Washington to Merritt Island - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Merritt Island by plane, bus, car, train, taxi, or subway

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

Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO)plane DCA - MCO
4h 29m
$218–764
Bus, drive (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Daytona Beachbus FlixBus N2472
2. Drive from Daytona Beach to Merritt Islandcar
16h 26m
$101–289
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Winter Park Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
2. Take the taxi from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Merritt Islandtaxi
18h 16m
$229–477
Drive 851.4 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Merritt Islandcar 851.4 mi
14h 5m
$156–225
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Orlando (MCO)plane IAD - MCO
6h 15m
$302–683
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Orlando (MCO)plane BWI - MCO
6h
$147–950

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO) flights

89Weekly Planes

2h 35mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Washington to Merritt Island.

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Distance: 815.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Orlando (MCO) hourly.

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