Transfer to/from - Orlando airport (MCO)

Transportation

Door to Door

The best option is to book online and in advance your transfer to and from the airport, so you'll have your own driver waiting for you and won't have to negotiate prices with taxis or transport companies. You can hire a car for up to 3 people for USD45.00 (total price per vehicle). There are also 5-passenger SUVs (USD65.00) and 6-passenger minivans (USD65.00).

Apps and taxis

Uber, Lyft and Wingz pick up their passengers at the curbside of the Arrivals area, on level 2 of Terminals A and B (level 3 between 9:00 pm and 2:00 am), and on level 6 of Terminal C.

Taxi: Stands are located on Terminal A level 1 (spaces A22-A25) and Terminal B level 1 (spaces B30-B34), and on level 6 of Terminal C. The ride to downtown Orlando takes 20 minutes and costs USD38.00-45.00. Official operators include Diamond Cab Company (Tel +1 407 523 3333), Quick Cab (Tel +1 407 447 1444), Town & Country Transport (Tel +1 407 828 3035) and Mears Taxi Yellow/City Cab (Tel +1 407 422 2222).

Local buses

Line 11 from LYNX (Tel +1 407 841 5969) travels to the central station along Orange Avenue from Monday to Friday between 5:10 am and 11:30 pm (5:10 am to 10:30 pm on Saturdays, 6:25 am to 10:30 pm on Sundays), while route 51 runs along Conway Rd. from 5:20 am to 10:15 pm (until 8:15 pm on Sundays). Travel time is approximately 40 minutes.

Route 42 goes to Florida Mall, International Drive and Destination Parkway in about 60 min., from 5:35 am to 12:05 am. Bus 111 operates between the airport, Florida Mall and SeaWorld from 5:15 am to 10:35 pm, with a travel time of around 45 min., while route 436S travels to Fern Park SuperStop from 4:30 am to 12:00 am (Sundays from 5:25 am to 12:25 am). Route 407 connects the airport with Lake Nona and Kissimmee Intermodal Station. The fare for all lines is USD2.00.

On level 1 of all terminals, there are also minibus services provided by Mears Transportation Group (Tel +1 407 423 5566), heading to different locations within the Orlando area, and private operators offering transportation to Flagler, Volusia, Brevard, Polk, Alachua, Lake, and Marion counties.

Train

Public buses connect the airport with Sand Lake Road Station on the SunRail (Tel +1 855 724 5411). Trains operate from Monday to Friday between 5:30 am and 9:30 pm, heading to Poinciana, Kissimmee, Meadow Woods, Church Street, LYNX Central, Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, DeBary and DeLand. Tickets cost USD2.00-5.00, and the full journey takes 1 hour.

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Hotel transfers

Universal's SuperStar Shuttle can be boarded on level 1 of Terminal A, spaces A30-A33 of the commercial lane, to connect the airport with Universal Orlando resorts.

Other local hotels also provide complimentary transportation to and from Orlando Airport. These are located in spaces A1-A4, A42-A45, B1-B4, B40, C270, C271, C7, and C8.

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Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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