Explore some of the most iconic, whimsical and imaginative transportation options in Orlando.
Thanks to rental cars, shuttles, buses, trains, taxis and ride-share services, you’ll have no trouble getting around Orlando after you’ve arrived — but why settle for standard transportation when aerial gondolas, magic trains, anthropomorphic trolleys and more are waiting to whisk you away to your next adventure? Explore some of the most unique ways to travel within Orlando with these one-of-a-kind options at the theme parks and on International Drive.
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Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail
Possibly the most iconic ride in Orlando, the Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail system has been around since the resort opened on October 1, 1971. Take the Express Monorail directly to Magic Kingdom® Park or ride the Resort Monorail line to explore additional stops at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Both lines also stop at the Transportation & Ticket Center, where you can catch the EPCOT® monorail to explore destinations far in the future, across the pond, and even out-of-this-world.
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Disney Skyliner
Another iconic option is the Disney Skyliner, a colorful gondola ride that connects Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and the International Gateway station at EPCOT to four nearby resorts. Soar over beaches, roads and wooded areas as you travel to and from themed locales like Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. EPCOT-area hotels like Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club Resort are also accessible from the International Gateway station.
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Walt Disney World Resort Water Transportation
If whizzing monorails and high-flying gondolas aren’t enough to impress you, Walt Disney World also has a robust water transportation system. Take the Magic Kingdom Park ferry boat for a nostalgic sail across the Seven Seas Lagoon, travel halfway around World Showcase in pastel-colored Friendship Boats, or explore free water transportation from Disney Springs®, EPCOT or Magic Kingdom to select Disney Resorts Collection hotels in the area.
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Unique Transportation at Universal Orlando Resort
Hogwarts™ Express
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Orlando Resort is so big, so immersive and so wondrous that it takes three theme parks to contain it. Luckily, you don’t need Muggle™ transportation to travel between Diagon Alley™ at Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade™ at Universal Islands of Adventure. With a park-to-park ticket, you can just catch a ride on the Hogwarts™ Express.
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The iconic red engine transports you from Platform 9 3/4™ to Hogsmeade Station (or vice versa) with characters, storylines and settings unique to each route. Hogwarts™ Express travel is not available to or from The Ministry of Magic™ at Universal Epic Universe.
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Universal Orlando Resort Water Taxis
Take the scenic route to Universal CityWalk with complimentary water taxi service from Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando or Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. Pass through stunning harbors, beneath bridges and alongside beautiful flora to explore shopping, dining and nightlife, or continue on foot for boundless fun at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.
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Unique Transportation Throughout Orlando
I-Ride Trolley Service
Explore the International Drive Entertainment District aboard one of Orlando’s friendliest and most affordable transportation systems: The I-Ride Trolley Service. These grinning shuttles operate daily from 8 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. with one-way fares from $2 for adults, $1 for children, and just 25 cents for seniors 65+. Full-day trolley passes are also available from $8.
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You’ll find several iconic landmarks as you travel, like Dezerland Park, Fun Spot Orlando, ICON Park®, Pointe Orlando, the Orange County Convention Center and even SeaWorld® Orlando. Explore shopping, nightlife, dining and more at over 50 stops, all within walking or Trolley-riding distance of 120 Orlando hotels.
Self-Driving Vehicles
Innovation is at the heart of all we do in Orlando, and that extends to our unique transportation options! Our tech-forward Lake Nona neighborhood is home to the largest and longest autonomous vehicle network in the county, with free shuttles connecting destinations like Boxi Park, Canvas and Nona Adventure Park.
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We also have a self-driving shuttle network in downtown Orlando’s Creative Village, which makes stops near Luminary Green Park, Valencia College, The Monroe, and MICHELIN Bib Gourmand honoree Sushi Saint. And with Waymo’s self-driving cars coming to Orlando in 2026, the next wave of innovation is just around the corner.
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