All Transportation from Orlando Airport to Disney World

If you’re traveling in a small group, a more affordable transport option from Orlando Airport to Walt Disney World is to jump on a shared shuttle bus. Managed by Mears (Disney World’s official transport operator) the service takes around 1 hour, making stops at both Disney and non-Disney hotels and resorts. 

The shuttle runs 24/7 and can be booked through your hotel or on arrival, and there is a luggage compartment underneath so you won’t need to worry about space.

The Mears Orlando Airport to Disney World shuttle costs $17.60 (€16.80) for a one-way adult ticket or $33.60 (€32) for a roundtrip. Children aged between 3 and 9 pay $14.30 (€13.60) for a one-way trip, and $27.30 (€26) for a return ticket.

If you have booked a hotel stay at a Disney-owned and operated hotel, you can book your Mears Shuttle directly. However, it’s not mandatory to make a reservation (though it still may be helpful during peak season). Alternatively, you can purchase your tickets upon arrival at the airport from the Mears service desk.

The shuttle service from Orlando Airport to Disney World can be very slow, as the shuttle (which is often a big bus) will need to drop off each passenger at their respective hotels. With this in mind, you should allow up to 1 hour 30 minutes from the time you get off the plane until you arrive at your hotel.

If you’re looking for the cheapest Orlando Airport to Disney World transportation, the public bus is your best option. However, with a journey time of up to 2 hours, this is also the slowest way to travel. Run by Lynx – Orlando’s public bus network – the 311 bus route travels to Disney Springs in around 1 hour in light traffic.

There are six stops along the way, but if you’re getting off at Disney Springs (the last stop), you’ll disembark on the west side near Cirque du Solei. From there, you can either take a taxi to your resort/hotel, or if you don’t have any luggage, you can take the free Disney Bus. 

Taking the public bus from Orlando International Airport to Disney World is definitely your cheapest option. The bus costs just $2 (€1.90) per person and you can purchase your ticket on board by placing coins in the fare box.

Keep in mind that if you have luggage, you’ll need to walk or take a taxi to your final destination from the bus stop, which usually costs around $10 (€9.50). While this is an added expense, it is still cheaper than catching a taxi all the way from the airport.

Although this is the cheapest way to get from Orlando Airport to Disney World, it’s also the longest. Making your way on public transportation after a long flight with luggage and potentially children can be tiresome and complicated. Moreover, having to make your way from the final bus stop to Disney World on foot or by taxi isn’t ideal.

If you are not traveling on a budget, then it is highly recommended that you choose to travel to your destination with a pre-booked private transfer so you can be dropped straight at the curb of your hotel.