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MCO to Downtown Orlando: Bus, Taxi, Shuttle and Train
Downtown Orlando is about 15 miles from MCO, roughly 33 minutes by car without traffic. The cheapest ride is the $2 Lynx bus: Link 11 runs to LYNX Central Station downtown. MCO lists taxis at $38 to $45 for downtown and shuttle vans at $20/$32. Brightline trains leave from the MCO Train Station for South Florida.
Your options at a glance
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Free shuttles to off-airport rental companies pick up on Level 1 (Ground Transportation), spaces A11 to A13.
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- Free checked Oct. 9, 2026
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Free shuttles to off-airport rental companies pick up on Level 1 (Ground Transportation), spaces B60 to B62.
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- Free checked Oct. 9, 2026
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Free shuttles to off-airport rental companies pick up on Level 1 (Ground Transportation), spaces C277 to C278.
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- Free checked Oct. 9, 2026
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Free shuttles to off-airport rental companies pick up on Level 1 (Ground Transportation), spaces C3 to C4.
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- Free checked Oct. 9, 2026
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City bus stop for Lynx Links 11, 42 and 311. Terminal A, Level 1, Commercial Lane spaces A38 to A41.
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- $2 per destination or $4.50 all day checked Oct. 10, 2026
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Level 1, between spaces A22 and A25.
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Level 1, between spaces B30 and B34.
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Arrivals Curb, Level 6.
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Arrivals Curb, Level 2, 24 hours. Departures Curb, Level 3, 9 pm to 2 am.
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- Arrivals curb 24 hours
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Arrivals Curb, Level 6.
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Level 1, spaces A19 to A21. Fares per person.
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Level 1, spaces B76 to B78. Fares per person.
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Level 1, spaces C200 to C204. Fares per person.
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Intercity rail to West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami. Reach it by Pedestrian Bridge from Terminal C or the Terminal Link from A and B.
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- Daily 5am to 11pm
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Connects Terminals A and B (Level 3) with the Train Station in about 4 minutes.
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- About 4 minutes
- Hours
- 24 hours a day
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Lynx bus from Terminal A to the SunRail station. SunRail runs Monday to Friday.
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- SunRail Mon to Fri 5:30am to 9:30pm
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Free hotel shuttles on Level 1. Universal SuperStar Shuttle at A30 to A33 and C282 to C283.
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- Free checked Oct. 9, 2026
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Level 1, A14 to A15 and C205 to C209. Contact the company to book.
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Airport ground transportation concessionaire. Phone +1-855-463-2776.
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Bus to downtown Orlando via the Sand Lake SunRail station. Leaves from the Terminal A bus stop.
- Price
- $2.00 per ride or $4.50 all day checked Oct. 10, 2026
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- From MCO: weekdays 5:10 am to 12:08 am; Saturday 5:10 am to 11:06 pm; Sunday and holidays 6:25 am to 11:04 pm
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Bus to Florida Mall, International Drive and Destination Parkway. Leaves from the Terminal A bus stop.
- Price
- $2.00 per ride or $4.50 all day checked Oct. 10, 2026
- Hours
- From MCO to Destination Parkway: weekdays 5:05 am to 1:10 am; Saturday 5:35 am to 1:10 am; Sunday and holidays 5:30 am to 1:33 am
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Express bus to Disney Springs via Florida Mall and Destination Parkway. Leaves from the Terminal A bus stop.
- Price
- $2.00 per ride or $4.50 all day checked Oct. 10, 2026
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- From MCO: weekdays 4:50 am to 10:57 pm; Saturday, Sunday and holidays 5:05 am to 10:59 pm
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Ground Transportation Level (Level 1). Commercial Lane spaces A1 to A4 and A42 to A45. Universal's SuperStar Shuttle uses spaces A30 to A33.
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Ground Transportation Level (Level 1). Commercial Lane spaces B1 to B4 and B40.
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Ground Transportation Level (Level 1). Commercial Lane spaces C270 and C271, with drop-off on Level 2. Universal's SuperStar Shuttle uses spaces C282 and C283.
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Commercial Lane spaces C7 and C8, for hotels that serve the train station.
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Universal's own SuperStar Shuttle. Stops in Terminal A (spaces A30 to A33) and Terminal C (spaces C282 and C283), both on Level 1. MCO's pages list no fare or schedule, so ask Universal.
Getting from MCO to Downtown Orlando
Downtown Orlando is about 15 miles by road, roughly a 33 minute drive without traffic. That time is a route estimate, not an airport figure, so add time for rush hour.
MCO lists these options for the trip: Lynx city bus, shuttle van, taxi, ride apps, limousine and, for Miami and South Florida, Brightline. Prices below come from the airport's approximate rate chart, checked October 9, 2026. They change, so confirm before you pay.
Approximate fares by destination
MCO lists these rates. Shuttle vans show two numbers and the chart does not label them, so ask the attendant for one way and round trip fares.
- Airport hotels: hotel shuttle free, bus $2, shuttle van $15/$22, taxi $14 to $18.
- International Drive: bus $2, shuttle van $21/$33, taxi $38 to $45.
- Downtown Orlando: bus $2, shuttle van $20/$32, taxi $38 to $45.
- Winter Park and Maitland: bus $2, shuttle van $29/$49, taxi $45 to $55.
- Lake Buena Vista: bus $2, shuttle van $23/$37, taxi $47 to $55.
- Kissimmee hotels: bus $2, shuttle van $29/$49, taxi $45 to $75.
- Disney resorts: bus $4, shuttle van $23/$37, taxi $52 to $68.
- Port Canaveral: taxi $115. No bus or shuttle van listed.
- Limousine: $50 to $90 in every zone.
Taxis run on a meter and MCO says flat rate fees are not authorized, so your fare can differ from these approximations. MCO publishes no fare for Uber and Lyft.
Lynx city buses (Link 11, 42 and 311)
The Lynx bus stop is in Terminal A on Level 1 (Ground Transportation), at Commercial Lane spaces A38 to A41. From Terminal B or C, walk or ride to the Terminal A bus stop. Fare: $2.00 per ride, or $4.50 for an all-day pass (valid from 4 am to 3 am the next day). Tell the driver you want the all-day pass before you pay. Transfers are free, valid for 90 minutes and not good on the same route or for a round trip. Lynx checked October 10, 2026.
Three Lynx routes serve the airport. The first and last trips below are the spans on the Lynx route pages. They list no frequency, so open the timetable on golynx.com for exact times.
- Link 11 (S. Orange Avenue): connects LYNX Central Station in downtown Orlando with MCO via the Sand Lake SunRail station. From MCO, first trip 5:10 am and last trip 12:08 am on weekdays; 5:10 am to 11:06 pm Saturday; 6:25 am to 11:04 pm Sunday and holidays. This is the route for downtown.
- Link 42 (International Drive / Oak Ridge Road): runs between MCO, the Sand Lake SunRail station, Florida Mall, International Drive and Destination Parkway. From MCO to Destination Parkway: 5:05 am to 1:10 am on weekdays, 5:35 am to 1:10 am Saturday, 5:30 am to 1:33 am Sunday and holidays.
- Link 311 (Disney / Destination Parkway Express): runs between MCO and Disney Springs via Sand Lake SunRail, Florida Mall, Epic Universal Transfer Center and Destination Parkway. From MCO: 4:50 am to 10:57 pm on weekdays, 5:05 am to 10:59 pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
MCO names these bus destinations: Destination Parkway, Downtown Orlando, Florida Mall, Orange County Convention Center, Premium Outlets, Sand Lake Road SunRail station and SeaWorld. Lynx customer service: (407) 841-5969. MCO's rate chart shows a $4 bus fare for the Disney resorts zone, while Lynx lists $2 per ride, so ask the driver before you board.
Shuttle vans and Mears
Shuttle vans load on Level 1 at Terminal A (spaces A19 to A21), Terminal B (B76 to B78) and Terminal C (C200 to C204). Fares are per person. Cards accepted: American Express, MasterCard and Visa. Check with the attendant for round trip fares and children's rates.
Mears Destination Services holds the airport's ground transportation contract and runs buses, sedans, limousines and shuttle vans. Call +1-855-463-2776. MCO gives no van frequency or ride time.
Taxis
Taxi stands: Terminal A, Level 1 between spaces A22 and A25; Terminal B, Level 1 between B30 and B34; Terminal C, Arrivals Curb, Level 6.
A taxi can carry up to 9 people at the same metered rate, which can make it cheaper than a shuttle for groups. Companies on MCO's list: Diamond Cab (407-523-3333), Quick Cab (407-447-1444), Town & Country Transport (407-828-3035) and Mears Taxi (407-422-2222).
Uber, Lyft and other ride apps
Uber, Lyft, Wingz and KreweCar all use the same curbs.
- Pickup at Terminals A and B: Arrivals Curb, Level 2, 24 hours a day. The Departures Curb, Level 3, also works between 9 pm and 2 am.
- Pickup at Terminal C: Arrivals Curb, Level 6.
- Drop-off at Terminals A and B: Departures Curb, Level 3. At Terminal C: Departures Curb, Level 2.
MCO publishes no ride app price or wait time. Use the price in your app before you confirm.
Brightline and SunRail
Brightline stops at the MCO Train Station and serves West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami. MCO lists station hours as daily 5 am to 11 pm. Call 831-539-2901 or see gobrightline.com for schedules. Brightline fares change by date, so check gobrightline.com before you plan around a price.
From Terminal C, walk across the Pedestrian Bridge to the Train Station. From Terminals A and B, ride the Terminal Link, a people mover of about 4 minutes. MCO's FAQ says the Terminal Link runs 24 hours a day. Terminal C is the only U.S. airport terminal linked to intercity rail, MCO says.
SunRail does not come to the airport. Lynx Links 11, 42 and 311 all stop at the Sand Lake SunRail station. SunRail runs Monday to Friday only, per MCO from 5:30 am to 9:30 pm, so plan another way on weekends. Call 1-855-RAIL-411. MCO says no date has been published for a direct rail link.
Amtrak and Greyhound
Both go by Lynx bus.
- Amtrak: the station is about 12 miles away. Take Lynx 11 to Orange Avenue and Columbia Street, about 30 minutes for $2, then walk about half a mile down Columbia Street and left onto Sligh Blvd.
- Greyhound: about 13 miles. Take Lynx 11 to North Garland Avenue, then Lynx 25 to 500 John Young Parkway. The station is across the road at 555 N. John Young Parkway. About 60 minutes for $2.
MCO says to check the Lynx site for current details.
Hotel shuttles, out-of-town shuttles and cruises
Free hotel shuttles load on Level 1 at each terminal and at the Train Station. Universal's SuperStar Shuttle stops at Terminal A (spaces A30 to A33) and Terminal C (C282 to C283). The Hyatt Regency is inside the terminal, between A and B above the security checkpoint for gates 70 to 129.
Out-of-town shuttles to Daytona, Cocoa Beach, Tampa, Ocala and other cities load on Level 1 at Terminal A (A14 to A15) and Terminal C (C205 to C209). MCO's pages disagree on the Terminal B spaces, so look for signs there. These shuttles cannot serve Disney, International Drive, Universal, Lake Buena Vista, Downtown Orlando or US 192.
For Port Canaveral, the drive is 42 miles. Ask your cruise line first, or call Mears (+1-855-463-2776) or Busy Traveler (+1-321-453-5278). MCO also lists Cocoa Beach Shuttle, Go Port and Sunward Tours, but its pages give conflicting phone numbers for them, so look up their numbers before you call. MCO lists a $115 taxi rate.
Questions travelers ask
How far is Orlando airport from downtown?
About 15 miles by road, roughly 33 minutes without traffic by a route estimate. MCO's chart lists a taxi at $38 to $45 for the Downtown Orlando area.
What is the cheapest way from MCO to downtown Orlando?
The Lynx city bus: $2.00 per ride or $4.50 for an all-day pass. Link 11 goes to LYNX Central Station downtown. Shuttle vans are listed at $20/$32 for downtown, taxis at $38 to $45.
Which Lynx bus goes from MCO to downtown Orlando?
Link 11. It runs between MCO and LYNX Central Station via the Sand Lake SunRail station. From the airport the first trip is 5:10 am on weekdays and the last is 12:08 am. Fare: $2.00 or $4.50 for an all-day pass.
How much is a taxi from MCO to International Drive?
MCO lists $38 to $45. Taxis are metered and flat rates are not allowed, so your fare may differ.
How much is a taxi from MCO to Disney?
MCO lists $52 to $68 for the Disney resorts area and $47 to $55 for Lake Buena Vista. A shuttle van is listed at $23/$37.
Where do I get an Uber or Lyft at MCO?
At Terminals A and B, use the Arrivals Curb on Level 2. At Terminal C, use the Arrivals Curb on Level 6.
Is there a train from MCO to Miami?
Yes. Brightline stops at the MCO Train Station and serves Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Station hours are daily 5 am to 11 pm. Check fares at gobrightline.com.
Does SunRail go to Orlando airport?
No. Lynx Links 11, 42 and 311 connect the airport with the Sand Lake SunRail station. SunRail runs Monday to Friday only, 5:30 am to 9:30 pm per MCO.
How do I get from MCO to Port Canaveral?
It is a 42 mile route. MCO lists a $115 taxi rate. Ask your cruise line first, or book a cruise transfer company such as Mears or Busy Traveler.
Which buses go from MCO to Disney Springs and International Drive?
Lynx Link 311 runs between MCO and Disney Springs. Link 42 serves Florida Mall, International Drive and Destination Parkway. Both leave from the Terminal A bus stop on Level 1.
More at MCO
Sources and last check
Checked by our team on Oct. 9, 2026 against these official sources:
- Ground Transportation approximate rates, Orlando International Airport
- Local Bus, Orlando International Airport
- Taxi Cabs, Orlando International Airport
- Ride Share, Orlando International Airport
- Shuttle Vans, Orlando International Airport
- Brightline Trains, Orlando International Airport
- SunRail, Orlando International Airport
- Amtrak, Orlando International Airport
- Greyhound, Orlando International Airport
- Out of Town Shuttles, Orlando International Airport
- LYNX fares and passes
- LYNX Link 11 route page
- LYNX Link 42 route page
- LYNX Link 311 route page
- MCO frequently asked questions