How to Get from Universal Orlando to Disney World

How to Get from Universal Orlando to Disney World

How to Get from Universal Orlando to Disney World

This article is your guide on how to get from Universal Orlando to Disney World and vice versa! From our experience, we find that the easiest options will be taking an Uber or Lyft, renting a car, or always travelling from Universal Orlando to Disney World as they have official shuttle services which guests can add to an official Universal Orlando vacation package. As you will see below, guests can also take a taxi or public transportation; however, these will never be the most convenient.

If you’d like to learn more about how to get from Universal Orlando to Disney World, keep reading.

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How to Get from Universal Orlando to Disney World

Split stays between Disney and Universal are common for families looking to maximize their Orlando vacations. We do it all the time and know the struggle of getting to and from the parks. There are easier ways than others, like Uber or Lyft over the city bus – but depending on what kind of car you need or the time of day it could be expensive. It’s also important to note that families who prefer official theme park transportation which they can trust are always better going from Universal Orlando to Disney World as opposed to traveling from Disney World to Universal Orlando. The reason is Universal has official shuttle services that can be added to any vacation package. This is different from Disney World which does not offer any services to take guests to and from the Universal theme parks at this time.

For this reason, we typically recommend that guests staying on Disney World property rent a car or take an Uber or Lyft to Universal Orlando. And guests travelling from Universal Orlando take an Uber or Lyft, or the official Universal Orlando shuttle services.

The best way to get from Universal Orlando to Disney World Theme Parks

• Rideshare (like Uber or Lyft)
  • 15 – 20 minute drive
  • Between $20 – $30 per trip
• Official Universal Orlando Shuttle with Universal Orlando vacation package 
  • 15 – 20 minute drive
  • Round Trip Shuttle – Universal Orlando Hotel to Walt Disney World® Resort theme park – $40 per person
  • Take Two Transfer – WDW Hotel to UO Hotel to MCO – $61 per person

• Driving (rental car)
  • 15 – 20 minute drive
  • Roughly $30 a day, plus parking

The best way to get from Disney World to Universal Orlando Theme Parks

• Rideshare (like Uber or Lyft)
  • 15 – 20 minute drive
  • Between $20 – $30 per trip

• Driving (rental car)
  • 15 – 20 minute drive
  • Roughly $30 a day, plus parking

What is the cheapest way to get from Universal Orlando to Disney World?

Outside of taking public transportation which we do not recommend for families on vacation, there are always Rideshare cars available for guests looking to travel to the Universal Orlando or Disney World theme parks. We use Lyft every time we are in town and spend between $20 – and $30 depending on where we are going between the resorts. That tends to save us more than the hefty price of a rental car for our entire week’s stay, or by upgrading your Universal Orlando vacation package to include official hotel shuttle services. Especially since both resorts have internal free transportation for guests to use.

Uber and Lyft have premium drop-off spots too, which means getting you into your hotel or theme park quicker.

If you’re renting a car, the easiest way to get back and forth to your Disney and Universal hotel would be driving. You have a lot of choice on when you get to leave, but it is expensive to rent a car and there are risks to driving yourself. There are things to consider with driving yourself, like parking fees which could apply depending on where you stay. Orlando traffic can be very stressful (coming from a former Orlando local) to drive in yourself too, and you will also have to pay for parking at Universal Orlando or Disney World. So, keep that in mind.

Other modes of transportation between Universal Orlando and Disney World

• Orlando taxi service
• City bus

Related post: Complete Guide to the Universal Superstar Shuttle

How to Get from Universal Orlando to Disney FAQ

Q: Is there a shuttle between Disney and Universal?

Unfortunately, there is no “official” shuttle between the two parks. Of course, there are services like Mears which are reputable and known shuttles that operate between the parks, but you have to set those services up yourself. There is a public city bus that runs routes between the parks that guests can take.

Tip: Universal is about 10 miles from Disney World, depending on where you’re going. Universal Orlando is the more northern park, with Epic Universe slated to open in 2025 roughly in the middle of th two parks! Animal Kingdom is the farthest Disney Park from Universal, with Magic Kingdom being the closest. It’s best to plan ahead so you’re not confused in the moment!

Q: How much is Uber from Universal to Disney?

A: An Uber will cost somewhere between $20 and – 30 depending on the time of day or what car you order. There are typically plenty of cars of all types in the area due to the amount of travelers.

Q: Does Universal have a shuttle to Disney?

A: Universal does not have an official shuttle to Disney and vice versa. All transportation between theme parks must be managed by the guest or travel agent since there is no official shuttle between the parks.

Q: Is Universal connected to Disney?

A: Universal Orlando is not connected to Disney World. The parks are farther apart than people think, with at least a 15-minute drive between them! The two parks around around 12 miles apart and can seem further with all the Orlando traffic.

When is The Best Time to Visit Universal Orlando?

Our Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We breakdown the park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices by day, and average temperature.

Are You Ready to Plan Your Next Universal Orlando Trip?

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