Getting from the airport to Disney World shouldn’t feel like it’s going to break the bank.
MCO Airport
We all know Disney trips are expensive, and every dollar saved can mean an extra snack, souvenir, or ride photo, but before you automatically book Mears Connect, there are a few things you should know about pricing. Let’s break it down so you can make the best choice for your budget and travel style.
Mears Connect Isn’t Always the Cheapest Option
Mears Connect is probably Disney World’s most well-known airport transportation service, and for solo travelers or couples, it can be a pretty affordable and stress-free way to get from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to your Disney World hotel.
Mears Connect
The cost is $17.60 per adult and $14.30 per child one way. That means a family of four (two adults and two kids) would pay $63.80 total for the ride.
©Mears
That sounds reasonable, right? Well, here’s the thing – while it’s budget-friendly for smaller groups, the price gap disappears when you’re traveling as a family.
Uber and Lyft Might Cost About the Same (Or Even Less)
Let’s compare the price of rideshare options like Uber and Lyft for the same trip from MCO to Coronado Springs Resort:
- UberX for four people = $52.97
©Uber
- Lyft Standard-Priority for four people = $47.99–$52.71
©Lyft
So, if you’re a solo traveler or a couple, Mears Connect could save you a few bucks. But for a family of four, rideshares might actually be the same price or cheaper than Mears, AND that’s without the extra stops to other resorts.
With Mears Connect, You’re Sharing a Ride AND Your Time
If you choose Mears Connect, you’re not getting a private ride straight to your resort. Instead, you’ll be on a shared bus that could make multiple stops before reaching your destination.
Inside a Mears Connect bus
This means you might have to wait longer at the airport for the bus to fill up, and your travel time could be extended depending on how many other stops are on your route.
Mears Connect Bus
On the other hand, Uber and Lyft take you directly to your resort, usually in 30–35 minutes. If you’re exhausted from a long flight and just want to get to Disney as fast as possible, a rideshare might be the better option.
So, Which One Should You Choose?
Here’s the takeaway:
- If you’re traveling solo or as a couple, Mears Connect is usually the cheaper option.
- For a family of four the prices even out, so consider whether you prefer a direct ride with Uber/Lyft or don’t mind extra stops with Mears.
- If you want to save time, rideshare will almost always get you to your hotel faster.
Ultimately, your best choice depends on your budget and priorities. Just make sure to check real-time Uber and Lyft prices before booking, because rates can fluctuate based on demand. Happy traveling!
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What are the options for a group of 8 adults with luggage from MCO to a Disney resort?
Lynx, Orlando public transit, is way cheaper and, really, no less direct, to Disney Springs (transfer to Ticket and Transportation Center). From there, it is on property Disney Transportation to anywhere in the ” World”.
Someone mentioned Lynx, but remember they don’t allow luggage on the Disney bus from Disney Springs to your resort.
I 2nd the lynx express bus. Used it mid January to get to Disney spring hotel. Cost $2 a person. Our bus only stopped twice I think before Disney spring stop near West end Disney spring
Per lynx bus, we brought our carry on spinner luggage on the bus and a few other people did too. Bus was pretty sparse not sure if allow a full size luggage onto the bus even if it was not full. I think it’s your mileage. May vary for sure if you have anything bigger, but I think carry-ons didn’t seem to be a problem at all
I was meaning once you get to Disney Springs, you aren’t supposed to be able to get the luggage on the Disney bus if you then go to a resort hotel outside of Disney Springs.
We did the lynx bus to try it’ll saving some cash on our last trip.
Well, it basically reminded me of Public transportation in NYC.
Even had a fight on the bus when a passenger at the last minute rang the bell to get off. The bus driver didn’t make an approved stop to let her off and I don’t blame the driver.
The biggest issue is not only you can’t take your luggage on a Disney bus. You can’t really take your luggage to springs if you are aiming for after plane dinner there. I totally forgot about the metal detectors and security would go through all your bags. Personally I would just uber not to loose out on valuable Disney time.