Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about a 51-minute drive from Budget Lodge Mount Dora. To get from Orlando International Airport to Mount Dora, you can drive, arrange an out-of-town shuttle or combine local transit services; the best fit depends on your pickup plan and willingness to make transfers.
- Airport address: One Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827.
- Terminal connections: Terminals A and B share a building; Terminal Link and a shuttle connect Terminal C.
- Out-of-town shuttle pickup: Ground Transportation Level 1.
- Public transit: A bus-and-transfer journey is possible, but there is no direct bus to Mount Dora.
Where MCO is and how the terminals connect
MCO is at One Jeff Fuqua Boulevard in Orlando, and its three terminals have different connections and pickup points.
Terminals A and B occupy opposite sides of the same building. You can walk between them on Level 3. Terminal C connects with the Train Station and Terminals A and B by Terminal Link, which runs every 4 minutes, 24 hours a day.
A separate shuttle also links Terminal C and Terminal B around the clock. It picks up and drops off at Terminal C Level 1, space C272, and Terminal B Level 1, space B65. Allow for that terminal connection when coordinating a pickup or meeting point.
MCO is open 24 hours per day, but individual airlines set their own operating hours according to flight schedules. Check your airline's hours if you are planning around a late arrival or an early departure.
Driving from MCO to Mount Dora
MCO's arrival guide places rental cars in the Main Terminal. Rental-car, taxi, shuttle-van, bus and other ground-transportation areas are on Level 1; private-car and rideshare curbside pickups are on Level 2. Follow the pickup details for your chosen service, since the levels differ.
If someone is collecting you, agree on a terminal and level before leaving the airport. For a rental car, use the Main Terminal rental-car services; for a private car or rideshare, the listed curbside pickup level is Level 2.
Rental cars and private transfers
Rental cars, private-car pickups, rideshares and out-of-town shuttles use different areas at MCO, so confirm the service and meeting point before you leave the terminal.
For an out-of-town shuttle, MCO's pickup details place service on Ground Transportation Level 1: Terminal A spaces A14-A15, Terminal B spaces B63-B64, and Terminal C spaces C205-C209. Mount Dora appears among the destinations in the airport's Northwest area for Alachua, Lake and Marion counties.
MCO names Shuttleliner of Ocala at (352) 237-9900 and Groome Transportation LLC at (352) 539-9664. Contact the operator to confirm service and make a reservation: not all destinations have regular scheduled service, and operators provide details and fares.
Shuttle vans have separate Level 1 pickup points: Terminal A spaces A19-A21, Terminal B spaces B76-B78, and Terminal C spaces C200-C204. Fares are per person; ask the attendant about round-trip fares and children's rates.
For private-car and rideshare pickups, use the Level 2 curbside area rather than the Level 1 ground-transportation locations. MCO also describes Mears Destination Services as offering transportation by bus, sedan, limousine and shuttle van to destinations within Orlando and beyond.
Public transport possibilities and limitations
Public transit from MCO to Mount Dora requires transfers; there is no direct bus for the full journey.
LYNX local buses pick up on the A-Side of the terminal, at Ground Transportation Level 1, Commercial Lane spaces A38-A41. SunRail riders can connect to the airport by bus via the Sand Lake Road SunRail station.
A route-planning result describes a trip to Mount Dora using LYNX and LakeXpress with transfers, taking about 3 hours 59 minutes and costing $5. Those schedules and fares can change, so check the current operator information before relying on that itinerary.
For a separate airport arrival plan, the SFB airport transportation guide to Mount Dora covers Sanford.
For an out-of-town shuttle, contact the operator directly to confirm whether Mount Dora is served on your travel date and to ask about reservations and fares.
Choosing a return-to-airport plan
Plan your return to MCO around the transport option you used to reach Mount Dora, and confirm the pickup arrangement with its operator or driver.
If you rented a car, account for the airport return process when planning your departure. If you booked a shuttle, confirm the return service directly; MCO advises passengers to contact out-of-town shuttle operators about service and reservations. For a private car or rideshare, the airport's pickup details place curbside service on Level 2.
After reaching Mount Dora, the downtown Mount Dora guide can help you plan a visit to the city centre.
Before you go, check MCO's official site for current terminal and ground-transportation details.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from MCO to Mount Dora?
No. The described public-transit itinerary uses LYNX and LakeXpress with transfers.
Where do out-of-town shuttles pick up at MCO?
They pick up on Ground Transportation Level 1, with designated spaces at Terminals A, B and C.
Can you walk between Terminals A and B?
Yes. They are opposite sides of the same building, with a pedestrian connection on Level 3.