MCO

Orlando International Airport — Transportation

Orlando, Florida, USA

TZ America/New_York (GMT-5/-4) · 9 mi / 14 km to Downtown Orlando, 20 mi to Walt Disney World

4
Terminals
45+
Airlines served
5+
Nearby hotels listed
18
Rental car brands

Every way to get to and from MCO, with real travel times and cost estimates into Orlando.

  • 1

    Brightline rail

    High-speed rail to Downtown Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami from Terminal A.

    ~20 min to Downtown Orlando · $20+ depending on route

  • 2

    Rental car

    Almost all major brands operate directly from the terminal garages.

    N/A · Varies

  • 3

    Resort shuttle

    Scheduled shared shuttles serve most Disney, Universal, and International Drive hotels.

    30–60 min with stops · $20–35 round-trip

  • 4

    Rideshare

    Uber/Lyft pickup at a dedicated ground transportation level.

    20–40 min · $35–60

  • 5

    Taxi

    Metered fare available at each terminal.

    20–40 min · $40–65

Travel times & cost estimates

OptionTime to city centerCost
Brightline rail~20 min to Downtown Orlando$20+ depending on route
Rental carN/AVaries
Resort shuttle30–60 min with stops$20–35 round-trip
Rideshare20–40 min$35–60
Taxi20–40 min$40–65

Pros and cons

Public transit

  • Cheapest option in almost every case
  • Avoids road traffic and surge pricing
  • Can involve transfers with luggage

Taxi / rideshare

  • Door-to-door convenience
  • No transfers or timetables
  • Price rises with traffic and demand