Orlando: Getting there and Getting Around
Orlando is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Whether you are looking for the beach or one of the many theme parks, Orlando is sure to be a pleaser for the whole family. Trying to get to Orlando? We can get you there.
Flying to Orlando:
If you plan on flying in to your Orlando vacation, The Orlando International Airport is the closest commercial airport to Orlando’s many attractions. With flights arriving and departing hourly, check your local airport for departing flights.
Orlando International Airport is located 9 miles southeast of downtown Orlando, at the junction of State Road 436 (SR 436 – Semoran Boulevard) and State Road 528 (SR 528 – Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road). The most convenient access to the airport is:
From the North (Altamonte Springs, Sanford, etc.)
Take Interstate 4 to SR 417 (Greeneway – Toll Road) near Sanford
Take SR 417 (Greeneway – Toll Road) south to Orlando International Airport
Or,
Take Interstate 4 west to SR 408 (East-West Expressway – Toll Road) in downtown Orlando
Take SR 408 (East-West Expressway – Toll Road) east to SR 436 (Semoran Boulevard)
Take SR 436 (Semoran Boulevard) south to Orlando International Airport
Or,
Take Interstate 4 west to SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) near International Drive/SeaWorld
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) east to Orlando International Airport (Exit 11)
From the South/West (Tampa, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, etc.)
Take Interstate 4 east to SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) near International Drive/SeaWorld
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) east to Orlando International Airport (Exit 11)
Or,
Take Interstate 4 east to Exit 62 onto SR 417 (Greeneway – Toll Road) near Walt Disney World
Take SR 417 (Greeneway – Toll Road) north to Boggy Creek Road
Take Boggy Creek Road north to the South Entrance Road
Take the South Entrance Road north to Orlando International Airport
From the East (Port Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Titusville, etc.)
Take Interstate 95 to SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) near Cape Canaveral
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) west to Orlando International Airport (Exit 11)
From the Florida Turnpike (North – Wildwood, I-75, etc.)
Take the SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway) exit from the Florida Turnpike (Toll Road)
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) east to Orlando International Airport (Exit 11)
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From the Florida Turnpike (South – Ft. Pierce, Miami, I-95, etc.)
Take the Osceola Parkway exit from the Florida Turnpike (Toll Road)
Take the Osceola Parkway east to Landstar Boulevard
Take Landstar Boulevard north to SR 417 (Greeneway – Toll Road)
Take SR 417 (Greeneway – Toll Road) north to Boggy Creek Road
Take Boggy Creek Road north to the South Entrance Road
Take the South Entrance Road north to Orlando International Airport
For more information on the Orlando International Airport call: (407) 825-2001
Driving From the Airport:
Orlando International Airport is located 9 miles southeast of downtown Orlando, at the junction of State Road 436 (SR 436 – Semoran Boulevard) and State Road 528 (SR 528 – Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road). The most convenient access from the airport is:
To the Convention Center (approximately 15 miles)
Take the North Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road)
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) west to Exit 1 and follow signs to the Convention Center
To the Florida Turnpike
North
Take the North Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road)
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) west to the Florida Turnpike (Toll Road) exit
OR
South
Take the South Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 417 (Greeneway – Toll Road)
Take SR 417 (Greeneway – Toll Road) west to the Landstar Boulevard exit
Take Landstar Boulevard south to the Osceola Parkway
Take the Osceola Parkway west to the Florida Turnpike (Toll Road)
To International Drive (approximately 15 miles)
Take the North Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road)
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) west to Exit 1 and follow signs to International Drive/Convention Center
To Lake Buena Vista (approximately 20 miles)
Take the North Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road)
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) west to Interstate 4
Take Interstate 4 west to Lake Buena Vista
To Sea World (approximately 18 miles)
Take the North Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road)
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) west to Exit 1 and follow signs to Sea World
To Universal Orlando (approximately 18 miles)
Take the North Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road)
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) west to Interstate 4
Take Interstate 4 east and follow signs to Universal Orlando
To Walt Disney World (approximately 22 miles)
EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios (map)
Take the North Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road)
Take SR 528 (Bee Line/Beach Line Expressway – Toll Road) west to Interstate 4
Take Interstate 4 west to Walt Disney World
OR
Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom or Wide World of Sports (map)
Take the South Exit Road from Orlando International Airport to SR 417 (Greeneway – Toll Road)
Take SR 417 (Greeneway – Toll Road) west and follow signs to Walt Disney World
Driving from the North (Jacksonville)
Take FL-10 E/Hwy 10 E/Rte 10 E/State 10 E/State Hwy 10 E/State Route 10 E
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for I-95 S and merge onto I-95 S
Take exit 260B to merge onto I-4 W toward Orlando
Take exit 82B for Anderson Street
Turn right onto W Anderson St
Driving from the South (Miami)
Merge onto I-95 N toward FL-826
Take the exit toward FL-520 W/King St
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for FL-520/Orlando/Cocoa Stadium
Turn left onto FL-520 W/King St
Continue to follow FL-520 W
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for FL-50 W and merge onto FL-50 W/E Colonial Dr
Slight right to merge onto I-4 W toward FL-408
Take exit 82B for Anderson Street
Driving From the North-West (Tallahassee)
Merge onto I-10 E via the ramp to Lake City
Take exit 296A to merge onto I-75 S toward Tampa
Slight left onto Florida’s Turnpike/Ronald Reagan Turnpike (signs for Orlando/Turnpike)
Take exit 304 for US-301 toward Wildwood
Turn left onto US-301 N/S Main St
Take the 3rd right onto FL-44 E
Turn right onto FL-44 E/South St
Continue to follow FL-44 E
Turn right onto US-441 S/North Blvd E
Continue to follow US-441 S
Turn left onto W Princeton St
Turn right to merge onto I-4 W
Take exit 82B for Anderson Street
Bus:
Interested in taking a bus to your destination? The Lynx bus can get you there!
With stops across Orlando, and fare as cheap as $2, this is a great option if you are on a budget. For more information call: (407) 841-LYNX
Amtrak:
Like taking the train? Try taking the Amtrak to Orlando. With a stop in Orlando, this is an easy way to get to the city. For more information call: 1-800-872-7245
Taxi:
There are many taxi services in Orlando, here are a few listed:
Ace Metro/Luxury Cab (407) 855-1111
Diamond Cab Company (407) 523-3333
Quick Cab (407) 447-1444
Star Taxi (407) 857-9999
Town & Country Transport (407) 828-3035
Yellow/City Cab (407) 422-2222