Transfer to/from - Orlando airport (MCO)

Orlando International Airport features an integrated intermodal ground transportation network situated across the lower levels of all three terminals and at the Terminal C Intermodal Station. Travelers can access high-speed rail, public transit buses, regional shuttles, licensed taxis, and ride-hailing app services.

High-Speed Rail and Commuter Rail

Brightline: The high-speed rail service links Orlando Station (located at Terminal C, Level 5 of Garage C) directly with South Florida. Trains operate daily between 5:00 am and 11:00 pm to West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, and Miami. Fares typically start at around USD 79 for Smart Class and USD 149 for Premium Class.

SunRail: The local commuter rail serves the Greater Orlando metropolitan region. Although tracks do not run into the terminal gates, passengers can transfer to the Sand Lake Road station via LYNX bus routes 11 and 311. SunRail runs Monday through Friday between 5:30 am and 9:30 pm.

LYNX Public Transit Buses

The LYNX bus system offers the most affordable transit option, with a standard single fare of USD 2.00 (including a free 90-minute transfer) or USD 4.50 for an unlimited day pass. Boarding bays are located on Level 1 of Terminal A (bays A38–A41):

• Route 11: Direct connection to Downtown Orlando (LYNX Central Station) via Orange Avenue (approx. 40 minutes).
• Route 42: Connects to International Drive, Florida Mall, and the Sand Lake Road hotel district.
• Route 51: Travels to Downtown Orlando via Conway Road.
• Route 111: Express connection serving SeaWorld, Florida Mall, and Disney Springs.
• Route 311 (Orange Rocket): Fast express link connecting MCO to Disney Springs, Universal Orlando Resort, Florida Mall, and the Sand Lake Road SunRail station.
• Route 407: Serves Medical City and the Kissimmee Intermodal Station.

Private and Shared Airport Transfers

For convenience when traveling with family or heavy luggage, you can book a private door-to-door transfer in advance, ensuring a meet-and-greet in arrivals with fixed upfront pricing.

Additionally, shared shuttle services by Mears Connect run scheduled trips to Walt Disney World resort hotels, Universal Orlando Resort, and International Drive accommodations, picking up at Terminal A (spaces A19–A21), Terminal B (spaces B76–B78), and Terminal C (spaces C200–C204).

Taxis and Ride-Hailing Apps

Official taxicabs operate strictly on meters under City of Orlando regulations; flat-rate negotiations are prohibited. Taxicab stands are located on Level 1 of Terminal A (bays A22–A25), Level 1 of Terminal B (bays B30–B34), and Level 6 and Level 1 of Terminal C. Authorized companies include Diamond Cab, Quick Cab, and Mears Taxi. Estimated metered fares range between USD 38 and USD 45 to Downtown Orlando or International Drive, and USD 52 to USD 68 to Walt Disney World resorts.

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, Lyft, and Wingz) pick up arriving passengers at the following designated zones:

• Terminals A and B: Level 2 (Arrivals) curb during daytime; moving to Level 3 (Departures) curb from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am.
• Terminal C: Designated pickup curbs on Level 6 and Level 1.

Hotel and Cruise Transfers

The official shared shuttle SuperStar Shuttle provides dedicated airport transfers to Universal Orlando Resort hotels, boarding at bays A30-A33 on Level 1 of Terminal A and bays C282-C283 on Level 1 of Terminal C.

Numerous area hotels offer free airport shuttles. Ground pickup locations are situated on Level 1 across all three terminals:

• Terminal A: Bays A1-A4 and A42-A45.
• Terminal B: Bays B1-B4 and B40.
• Terminal C: Bays C270-C271.

Travelers heading to Port Canaveral can access scheduled cruise line transfers (Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian) and private shuttle operators such as Mears Destination Services on Level 1 Ground Transportation.

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Intercity and Regional Shuttles

Scheduled regional minibuses connect MCO with outlying counties and destinations including Volusia, Brevard, Polk, Alachua, and Lake. Operators such as Groome Transportation and Village Airport Van run frequent connections outside the immediate Orlando metro area.