From Kenting to Hualien in one go by public transport?

I’m planning to stay 2 nights in Kenting, my next destination is Hualien to make a (ajusted) Taroko Gorge tour. I know the East Coast highway is very scenic, however, due to my visual disability I cannot drive a motorcycle or car, so I am limited to PT only. I looked up Kenting - Hualien and saw it was 5.5 hours. Would this be recommened? I honestly don’t really know any places I should visit along the east coast. Taitung does not really interest me and as I cannot travel the highway my scenic views for the east coast are limited. I will see it in Hualien tho. Has anyone made this trip in one go as well? Or are there any recommendations to spend one night somewhere? (I’ve read about Yuli but I’m not too sure it’s worth it)