Transportation Options from Orlando Airport to Universal Studios

For solo travelers, a shuttle from Orlando Airport to Universal Studios is the most economical means of transport. Universal’s SuperStar Shuttle is a 30-minute journey that stops off at each Universal hotel. Each van typically seats up to 25 passengers, and to secure a seat, we recommend booking in advance.

*Other transfer companies may also offer this service.

A one-way ticket on the SuperStar Shuttle costs $23 (€20) per adult; however, if you plan on taking the shuttle on your return trip from Universal Studios to Orlando Airport, you can nab a round-trip ticket for just $39 (€34.20)

You can either book your tickets online in advance through your hotel or upon arrival at Orlando International Airport from the dedicated ticket counter.

If lots of passengers need to be dropped off at different hotels, the Orlando Airport to Universal Studios shuttle van can be a slow way to travel, especially since you may need to wait up to one hour to depart. Moreover, the price isn’t very affordable for groups or families, and you may be better off booking a private transfer in advance instead. 

By far, the cheapest Orlando Airport to Universal Studios transportation option is the local bus. However, buses don’t travel directly to the park, so you’ll need to be willing to transfer to another bus along the way. Furthermore, given that you would be traveling on a public bus, there are no dedicated storage areas for luggage.

The first step is to catch the 311 bus line to Florida Mall, which takes around 25 minutes. Once there, board a second bus (No.37) toward Pine Hills Transfer Center for a further 40 minutes, disembarking finally at Universal Boulevard and Hollywood Way.

The total journey time is over one hour, not including any time spent waiting or transferring between services.

A single-journey bus ticket valid for 90 minutes (including transfers) costs $2 (€1.80) per person. This means that so long as you board your second bus within 90 minutes of boarding your first bus, you won’t have to buy another ticket, making the bus very affordable. You can buy your tickets directly from the bus driver by placing the exact change in the fare box.

Although this is the cheapest way to get from Orlando Airport to Universal Studios, it’s also the most time-consuming and requires the most effort. 

Having to navigate public transport after a long flight, taking two different buses with luggage and potentially children, could be tiresome and stressful, especially in Florida’s heat. Moreover, you’ll also have to make your way from the final bus stop to Universal Studios or your hotel on foot. 

If you are not traveling on a budget, then it is highly recommended that you choose an alternative transport option to the Studio.