MCO → Orlando

Orlando Airport to Orlando

The quickest way from Orlando Airport to Downtown Orlando (LYNX Central Station) is usually the Taxi (meter) or ride-share (20–35 min). The cheapest is the LYNX buses 11 and 51 at $2. Landing late, use Taxi (meter) or ride-share.

  1. MCOArrivalsTaxi and ride-share zones on the ground transportation level
  2. Taxi (meter) or ride-share · 20–35 min
  3. Door to doorCity-licensed taxis; Uber and Lyft
  4. Onward to the centre
  5. Downtown Orlando (LYNX Central Station)Orlando

Downtown Orlando (LYNX Central Station) is 15 km (10 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

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MCODowntown Orlando …15 km (10 mi)straight line · actual routes vary
Markers only: Orlando (MCO) and Downtown Orlando (LYNX Central Station). Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest
LYNX buses 11 and 51, LYNX Link 311 to Disney Springs
Fastest
Taxi (meter) or ride-share
Arriving late
Taxi (meter) or ride-share
With kids
Taxi (meter) or ride-share
Heavy luggage
Taxi (meter) or ride-share

Every option compared

Transport from Orlando Airport to Orlando
OptionFrom → toTimePriceHours
Taxi (meter) or ride-share
City-licensed taxis; Uber and Lyft
Taxi and ride-share zones on the ground transportation level → Door to door20–35 minVariesOn demand
LYNX buses 11 and 51
LYNX
LYNX stops on the ground transportation level, Terminal A side → LYNX Central Station, downtown Orlando (LYMMO circulator onward, free)35–55 min$2
as of 8 October 2026
About hourly; first buses around 05:10
LYNX Link 311 to Disney Springs
LYNX
LYNX stops on the ground transportation level → Disney Springs Transfer Center, via Destination Parkway45 min–1h$2
as of 8 October 2026
Every 30 minutes, 05:00–23:00 daily

Step by step

Taxi (meter) or ride-share taxi

Pick-up
Taxi and ride-share zones on the ground transportation level
Goes to
Door to door
Time
20–35 min
Frequency
On demand
Payment
Metered (the city does not allow flat rates); ride-share shows its price in the app
  1. Use the taxi stand or the signed ride-share pick-up on the ground transportation level.

LYNX buses 11 and 51 bus

Pick-up
LYNX stops on the ground transportation level, Terminal A side
Goes to
LYNX Central Station, downtown Orlando (LYMMO circulator onward, free)
Time
35–55 min
Price
$2 (8 October 2026)
Frequency
About hourly; first buses around 05:10
Payment
$2 per ride or $4.50 all day
Luggage
Bags you can manage on a city bus
  1. Follow the LYNX bus signs to the public bus stops.
  2. Ride route 11 or 51 to LYNX Central Station, then the free LYMMO circulator through downtown.

Orlando airport guide →

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org — airport and airlines-and-destinations table, checked 2026-10-01
  • flymco.com — taxis regulated by the City of Orlando, metered, flat rates not authorised
  • flymco.com — ride-share pick-up zones
  • flymco.com — LYNX routes 11 and 51 to LYNX Central Station, fares $2 / $4.50 all day, first buses
  • orlando.gov — LYMMO downtown circulator is fare free
  • golynx.com — Link 311 airport–Disney Springs every 30 minutes, 5am–11pm, $2

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