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Orlando International Airport to Orlando — Transport Guide 2026

Orlando International (MCO) is 12 miles (about 19 km) from downtown Orlando. LYNX buses leave from Terminal A, Level 1 ($2.00 a trip), SunRail is reached by bus via the Sand Lake Road station on weekdays, and Mears Connect runs shared shuttles to the Disney-area hotels 24 hours a day.

MCO19 km to cityUSDNorth America
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Last updated: 2026-10

Built from the operators' own pages listed under Sources, read on 2026-10-04.

Cheapest
LYNX bus ($2.00 a trip)
Fastest
A taxi or rideshare goes door to door; the airport publishes no journey times.

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LYNX local bus

bus · Best for: Downtown, Florida Mall, the Convention Center, SeaWorld, Premium Outlets
Cost
$2.00 per trip ($4.50 all day)
Time
Not published by the airport
Frequency
See the LYNX timetable
Stop: Terminal A, Level 1 (Ground Transportation), Commercial Lane spaces A38–A41.

SunRail via the Sand Lake Road station (LYNX bus link)

train · Best for: Weekday trips north of downtown
Cost
Bus $2.00, plus the SunRail fare
Time
Not published by the airport
Frequency
SunRail runs Monday to Friday, 5:30am–9:30pm
Take the LYNX bus from Terminal A, Level 1 (spaces A38–A41) to the Sand Lake Road SunRail station.

Mears Connect shared shuttle (Disney-area hotels)

shuttle · Best for: Walt Disney World resort hotels
Cost
$16 per adult, $13 per child (3–9) each way
Time
Not published
Frequency
24 hours a day
Terminal B Level 1 (slots B91–B97) and Terminal C Level 1. See our Orlando airport to Disney World guide.

Taxi (metered)

taxi · Best for: Door to door
Cost
$38–$45 to downtown (airport’s approximate rate)
Time
Not published
Frequency
On demand
Fares are set by the taximeter; flat rates are not authorized (City of Orlando).

Uber / Lyft

ride share · Best for: Door to door
Cost
Set in the app
Time
Not published
Frequency
On demand
Terminals A and B: Arrivals Curb (Level 2) 24 hours. Terminal C: Arrivals Curb (Level 6).

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Frequently asked

How far is Orlando International Airport from Orlando?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 19 km from Orlando city centre.
What is the cheapest way from MCO to Orlando?
LYNX bus ($2.00 a trip)
What is the fastest way from MCO to Orlando?
A taxi or rideshare goes door to door; the airport publishes no journey times.

Sources

Read on 2026-10-04. Fares and timetables change; check with the operator before you travel.