ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1 Airport Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 407-825-3887 Florida's busiest airport, Orlando International Airport (airport code: MCO) is centrally located (14 miles Southeast of downtown Orlando) and easily accessible to all major Florida cities, as well as business centers, attractions, deep-water ports, the Space Coast and world-famous beaches.
In addition, a wide variety of hotels are conveniently located near the Orlando International Airport, many of which cater to the business traveler with amenities such as flexible meeting space, business centers, Internet access, in-room work areas and 24-hour airport shuttles.The Orlando International Airport itself is home to the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. In a recent survey conducted by TripAdvisor.com, Orlando International Airport was rated the favorite airport of U.S. travelers.
Upon arrival at the Orlando International Airport, the trip from your gate to the main terminal aboard an enclosed shuttle with large windows is an experience that provides an incredible preview of Florida’s unique environment. The Orlando International Airport is bright, attractive and easy to navigate, and offers a variety of restaurants and specialty stores to help make any layover a pleasant experience. Dining options include Carvel, Chick-Fil-A, Cinnabon, Macaroni Grill, McCoy’s Bar & Grill, Nathan’s and Starbucks Coffee. The Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando® and SeaWorld® Orlando all have gift shops in Orlando International Airport.
For more information about the Orlando International Airport, visit www.orlandoairports.net.
ORLANDO AIRPORT INFORMATION
ORLANDO BUSES & TROLLEYS LYNX is the Orlando area’s public transportation system that offers stops at area attractions and hotels. Bus fare is $2 for adults and $1 for students with a valid ID and seniors. Children ages 6 and under ride free (when accompanied by a full-fare paying adult). LYNX buses depart every 30 minutes from the Orlando International Airport to downtown Orlando and International Drive between the hours of 5:30 AM and 11:30 PM (less frequently on Sundays and holidays). For more information, call the LYNX hotline at 407-841-2279 or visit golynx.com.
Orlando ’s Greyhound bus terminal is located at 555 North John Young Parkway. Call 407-292-3440 for more information.
Take advantage of daily I-Ride Trolley rides from 8 AM to 10:30 PM. Trolley fare is $1.25 ($.25 for seniors and free for children ages 12 and under with a paying adult). For more information about the I-Ride Trolley, call 1-866-243-7483 or visit iridetrolley.com.
ORLANDO TRANSPORTATION TIP: Avoid driving to or from the Orlando area theme parks on Interstate 4 during rush hour, which usually runs from 7 to 9 AM and 4 to 7 PM.
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