To get from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Lake Buena Vista, you can use LYNX Route 311, which runs between the airport and E Buena Vista Dr & Bonnet Creek Pkwy. The route gets you to that Lake Buena Vista intersection; check the current service details before planning the rest of your trip.
- Airport: Orlando International Airport, also called MCO.
- LYNX route: Route 311, named DISNEY/OIA/EPIC UNIVERSE.
- Airport bus boarding: A-Side, Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), Commercial Lane spaces A38–A41.
- Hotel reference: MCO is about a 23-minute drive from Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista.
Where is Lake Buena Vista in relation to MCO?
Lake Buena Vista is in Florida at 28.37472° N, 81.52472° W, and Route 311 connects MCO with E Buena Vista Dr & Bonnet Creek Pkwy. That gives you a public-bus link between the airport and a Lake Buena Vista stop, rather than a stated door-to-door trip to a particular address.
For a broader sense of the area and its connections, read the Lake Buena Vista getting-around guide.
How do you get from MCO to Lake Buena Vista by bus?
At MCO, LYNX local buses board on the A-Side of the terminal, at Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), Commercial Lane spaces A38–A41. Route 311 runs between the airport and E Buena Vista Dr & Bonnet Creek Pkwy, with a stop at Destination Parkway SuperStop along the route.
Orlando International Airport gives LYNX fares as $2.00 for each destination or $4.50 for an all-day fare. For route maps and schedules, MCO directs passengers to the LYNX website; you can also call LYNX customer service at (407) 841-5969. Check the official site before you go, since schedules and fares can change.
LYNX serves Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties, as well as parts of Polk and Volusia counties. LYNX destinations include Destination Parkway, Downtown Orlando, Florida Mall, Orange County Convention Center, Premium Outlets, Sand Lake Road SunRail Station and SeaWorld.
What should you know about driving and transfers?
The drive from MCO to Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista is about 23 minutes. This is a hotel-to-airport travel-time reference, not a stated drive time from the airport to every address in Lake Buena Vista.
The airport says out-of-town shuttles are prohibited from servicing Lake Buena Vista. For destinations within Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, it directs passengers to its local transportation information. Confirm your transport arrangements with the relevant provider before leaving the airport.
If Disney Springs is part of your plans, its location and access from Lake Buena Vista are covered in this guide to getting to Disney Springs.
What are the practical details for your arrival?
For the bus, head to the A-Side’s Ground Transportation Level (Level 1) and look for Commercial Lane spaces A38–A41. Check the LYNX schedule before you travel, then confirm that the stop at E Buena Vista Dr & Bonnet Creek Pkwy suits your destination.
ACCESS LYNX is a shared-ride, door-to-door service for eligible people who cannot use regular fixed-route service because of a disability or other limitations. The City of Orlando describes LYNX as serving several Central Florida counties, including Orange and Osceola.
FAQs
Does LYNX run from Orlando International Airport to Lake Buena Vista?
Yes. Route 311 runs between MCO and E Buena Vista Dr & Bonnet Creek Pkwy, with a stop at Destination Parkway SuperStop along the route.
Where do you catch a LYNX bus at MCO?
Board on the A-Side of the terminal at Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), Commercial Lane spaces A38–A41.
What LYNX fare does the airport list?
The airport gives fares of $2.00 for each destination or $4.50 for an all-day fare. Confirm current fares before travelling.