Getting around Orlando

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Orlando

You need a car or rideshare for parks. LYNX buses and SunRail serve downtown, and parks run free shuttles for guests; plan travel around heavy I-4 traffic.

Ways to get around Orlando

You'll need transport

Option	Fare	Good to know
LYNX buses	$2 per ride	Serve I-Drive and the parks; limited late-evening service
SunRail commuter train	$2–7	Weekday-focused line from Poinciana to DeBary via downtown
Uber / Lyft	About $12–22 for short trips	Most practical way to reach parks and restaurants
Rental car	About $40–80 a day	Parks charge $30–50 for parking per day

Ride-hailing apps in Orlando

A 5 km ride costs about $12–22 ($12–22).

App	Notes
Uber	Most drivers; airport and park pickups
Lyft	Good alternative; occasional promos

Taxis are scarce outside the airport and big hotels; use Uber or Lyft. Disney resorts also run free shuttles for guests.

Arriving in Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Uber/Lyft to I-Drive or Disney $30–55, 20–30 min; Brightline to Miami $50+; LYNX bus about $2.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Orlando?

Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.

What's the best way to get around Orlando?

You need a car or rideshare for parks. LYNX buses and SunRail serve downtown, and parks run free shuttles for guests; plan travel around heavy I-4 traffic.

How do I get from the airport to Orlando?

Uber/Lyft to I-Drive or Disney $30–55, 20–30 min; Brightline to Miami $50+; LYNX bus about $2.

Is Orlando walkable?

You'll need transport.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.