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Transportation

Airport Information

Orlando International Airport (airport code MCO) is approximately 17.9 miles (29km) from the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Downtown Disney.  Orlando International has two  terminals:

Terminal A

Alaska, Continental, American, WestJet, Sun County, Midwest, Aire Canada, USA 3000, AirTran, Martinair, Air Jamaica, Copa Mexicana, jetBlue, Southwest, SkyValue/Xtra, Skyservice, Frontier

 

Terminal B

US Airways, America West, Spirit, Northwest, United, Ted, British Airways, Bahamasair, SunWing, Virgin, Air Transat, CanJet, Condor, Miami Air, Delta, AeroMexico

Find Orlando International flight information, transit service provided, flight time and mileage to help make your Orlando visit planning a breeze.  Please call 407-825-TIME or visit www.orlandoairports.net.

Air Line Shuttle Service Information

Mears Transportation

Mears Transportation is the largest provider of taxicab, shuttle, and luxury sedan and bus service in Central Florida.  It is the primary transportation provider for the Orlando International Airport. 

Mears Bus/Shuttle Center

There is a central shuttle access point on the first floor of the terminal in Ground Transportation.

Shuttles run typically for airport and attraction services.

For airport service the price is $19 one way and $31 round trip.

For attraction services the price is $16 round trip.

 

Mears Town Car Service

For town car service around Orlando the price is fixed at $70 one way and $60 for the return trip.

Mears Taxi Service

Taxis can be picked up on the first floor of the terminal in Grounds Transportation.  Taxis from the airport to the

hotel will cost approximately $55 to $60.

Hotel Shuttle Service

The Buena Vista Palace Hotel is part of the Disney complementary shuttle service to any of the Disney Theme Parks.

Car Rental Information

 Save on car rentals!  Enjoy the many attractions in the Orlando area while at the Conference.  ASCE has negotiated discounted car rental rates during ASCE’s Annual Civil Engineering Conference.

Hertz Meeting Savings helps you keep travel simple while on the road.  Save $5 a day up to $25 off your next ASCE meeting rental.  Plus you still receive your standard discount as well as all the Hertz benefits of being a member.  This special offer is valid one week before through one week after designated ASCE event dates.

For Hertz Meeting and Convention Reservations, simply visit hertz.com.  Or call Hertz at1-800-654-2210 to take advantage of this special offer.  Reference the hertz code CDP #11381 and PC# 105954 to obtain your discount.  Or reserve online at www.hertz.com and have your discount number automatically included in your reservation, and receive an e-mail confirmation.

Local Transportation

The Lynx bus line runs throughout Orlando.  It is a major transportation option whether you are traveling from the airport, or visiting the theme parks. 

Fares for the Lynx are as follows: standard one-way fare is $1.50, single-day pass is $3.50, and a 7-Day Pass - $12.00. Transfers are free, limited to 90 minutes and apply to all riders. Transfers are not valid on the same Link or for roundtrip purposes. Transfers are not necessary for pass users. Make sure to check for the time expiration stamped on the back of the transfer ticket.  Discounts are available to senior citizens with proof of age, as well as individuals with a disablility, and children under the age of 6 ride for free.

To travel from the airport to Downtown Disney

Take the #42 bus from Landside A on level 1 of the airport.  Stay on that bus until the end of the line, which is the Orlando Premium Outlets mall, and switch to bus #8.  Ride #8 to Sea World and then switch to bus #50 to Downtown Disney. 

To Travel from Downtown Disney to Premium Outlet Malls (Trolley Pick up)

Ride the #50 which may be picked up on Hotel Plaze Blvd to Sea World, then transfer to the #8 and ride that to Orland Premium Oulets Mall.