Transportation options from Orlando Airport to Universal Studios

If you choose to travel in a shared shuttle van to Universal Studios from MCO airport, you have many different companies to choose from. You can either book your tickets in advance, on one of the shared shuttle bus’ websites, or once you arrive at Orlando International Airport, at one of the company’s desks. Getting a shuttle is only good value for money if you’re travelling with up to three people (yourself inclusive). However, if you are travelling as a family, it is best to book a private shuttle service as you pay for the whole vehicle rather than per person.

As there are many different shared shuttle companies operating at MCO airport, prices vary. However, the average price for an adult one-way Universal Studios Orlando shuttle ticket costs $23 USD and $35 USD for a return. For children under the age of 12 years old, a one-way costs $18 USD and a return costs $27 USD.

Unfortunately, Universal Studios Orlando shuttle vans can be slow, as you will have to wait for the shuttle to pick up numerous passengers before heading off to the park. Moreover, when travelling with a family to Universal Studios Orlando in a shared shuttle, the price ends up being more expensive than getting a taxi or private shuttle, as you have to pay per person and not per vehicle, you will also have to wait for the bus to fill up and then proceed to drop everyone off at their hotel before finally arriving at your own.

Your last, and cheapest travel option from Orlando International Airport to Universal Studios is to take the public bus. However, you will have to take a corresponding bus half-way through the journey, as there are no direct bus options to the park. In consequence, this is the longest travel option, taking over 1 hour 30 minutes to Universal Studios. Firstly, you need to take the bus line 42 or 111 from the Oia Transport Center at Orlando airport to the Florida Mall Superstop. From there you will need to transfer to the bus line 37 to Universal Boulevard And Hollywood. However, this bus does not drop you off outside the park or at any of the hotels, so you would have to walk between 10 to 30 minutes to your hotel or the park, which is not ideal with luggage, children and in the Florida heat.

A one-way bus ticket costs $2 USD (€1.70). As you will be needing to take a bus connection at Florida Mall Superstop, you will need to buy two bus tickets for the total price of $4 USD (€3.40). You can buy your tickets directly from the bus driver, once boarding the bus.

Although this is the cheapest way to get from MCO airport to Universal Studios, it is also the longest. Having to make your way through public transportation after a long flight, taking 2 different buses, with luggage and potentially children could be tiresome and complicated, especially in Florida heat. Moreover, having to make your way from the final bus stop to Universal Studios by foot, is definitely not the easiest option. If you are not travelling on a budget, then it is highly recommended to chose another way to travel to the Studios.