Hotel and Resort Shuttle in Merritt Island, Florida

Merritt Island is 45 road miles from Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) and 18 miles from the Port Canaveral cruise terminals, two trips that commonly bookend a hotel and resort shuttle booking for visiting groups. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is 5 miles away and Magic Kingdom is 68 miles away.

Booking hotel and resort shuttle in Merritt Island is a 2-minute web form on BusBrother followed by a 2-hour bid window. You send the pickup address, date, headcount, and any ADA or oversized-luggage requirement. We route to Brevard County carriers with the right vehicle available on your date and hand back multiple bids.

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What's Included

  • ✓Scheduled loop service between multiple hotel properties
  • ✓Convention center and conference venue connections
  • ✓Branded signage for easy guest identification
  • ✓Flexible hourly and daily rate options
  • ✓Service available 24/7 including holidays

Why Groups in Merritt Island Choose BusBrother

Every BusBrother carrier serving Merritt Island carries a minimum 5 million dollars in commercial passenger liability insurance, passes FMCSA drug and alcohol screening on every driver, and runs vehicles that pass DOT annual inspection. On request, we send you the specific driver's motor vehicle record and background-check summary before the trip.

Which hotels near Merritt Island does BusBrother cover?

BusBrother does not yet have a dedicated guide for hotels in Merritt Island. The closest ones it covers are in Cape Canaveral, about 10 miles from Merritt Island in a straight line: Country Inn and Suites by Radisson, Cape Canaveral, Radisson Resort at the Port and Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach.

How far are the airports and the cruise port from Merritt Island?

Trip from Merritt IslandRoad distanceFree-flow drive
Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB)45 miles1 hour 10 minutes
Orlando International Airport (MCO)47 miles1 hour 5 minutes
Port Canaveral cruise terminals18 miles35 minutes
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex5 miles20 minutes

What group destinations are closest to Merritt Island?

Merritt Island is a barrier island community nestled between the Indian River and the Banana River, sharing its northern border with the Kennedy Space Center. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most biodiverse areas in North America. The 4 attractions in BusBrother's Florida guide closest to the Merritt Island city center by road are listed below, which helps when a hotel and resort shuttle booking turns into a multi-stop day.

DestinationRoad distanceDrive time
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex5 miles20 minutes
Canaveral National Seashore15 miles25 minutes
Cocoa Beach23 miles45 minutes
Brevard Zoo34 miles1 hour 5 minutes

Drive distances and times: computed October 7, 2026 with the OSRM routing engine on OpenStreetMap road data, from the Merritt Island city center. Times are free-flow car times without traffic or stops; a loaded coach and real traffic take longer.

Serving Merritt Island 24/7: BusBrother operates around the clock for hotel and resort shuttle in the Merritt Island area. Early morning pickups, late-night returns, holidays - we are always available for your group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) is the closest commercial airport to Merritt Island by road, about 45 miles and 1 hour 10 minutes without traffic via I-95, SR 3 and SR 524. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is next at 47 miles. A hotel and resort shuttle booking can include the airport transfer at each end of the trip, so list the flight numbers when you request a quote.
Yes. Timed loop routes between hotel blocks, convention centers and event venues are a standard hotel shuttle setup. The carrier builds a schedule and route that you can share with guests so they always know when the next bus arrives. Two vehicles running back-to-back keep waits short for larger groups, and loops can run only during peak arrival and departure windows to control cost.
Yes. The Orange County Convention Center and the International Drive hotel corridor in Orlando are among the busiest group shuttle areas in Central Florida, and carriers in the BusBrother network serve hotels and resorts throughout the I-Drive district. Conference shuttles typically run continuous loops between hotel blocks and the convention center around session start and end times.
Stops are easiest to add during planning, when the route and schedule are built around your hotels and venues. Once the route is set, changes can usually be made with about 24 hours notice, depending on the carrier and vehicle availability. Each added stop extends the loop by 15-30 minutes, so the carrier may suggest adding a vehicle to keep wait times short.

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