How to Get From Miami to Disney World- Best Transportation Options

Whether you’re a resident of Miami or you’re on vacation there, you may decide that you want to travel from Miami to Orlando to visit Walt Disney World. After all, why wouldn’t you want to go to The Most Magical Place on Earth? Especially when you’re only a few hours away!

While the distance from Miami to Disney World may be a lot shorter than what others travel, transportation still needs to be considered. Even though Miami is in the same state, it isn’t right down the road. So what options are out there? 

As a frequent visitor, I am very familiar with the different ways of traveling to Disney World. In this article, I’m going to go over multiple options for you to consider for your next travels from Miami to Disney World.

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Different Ways to Get From Miami to Disney World

There are a few different options when it comes to traveling from Miami to Disney World. You could drive, fly, rent a car, use a rideshare, take a bus, or a train. You could also use a combination of those options! Let’s take a closer look at each option for further information on each one.

Drive Your Own Vehicle

The first option for traveling from Miami to Disney World would be to drive your own vehicle. This may be the most comfortable and convenient option for some travelers. When driving your own vehicle, you won’t need to make any traveling arrangements prior to your travel date. You’ll also have the comfort of a familiar driver and vehicle.

A trip from Miami to Disney World in your own vehicle will be about 3 hours and 30 minutes. The cost of driving your own vehicle would of course be $0. However, you will want to keep in mind that you’ll be paying for gas along the way as well as tolls.

When Driving Your Own Vehicle From Miami to Disney World:

• Cost – Gas and Tolls
• Travel Time – 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Book a Flight

While some may not think about flying since Miami is only a few hours away, it actually is possible to book a flight! Timewise, flying is going to be the fastest option on this list. A flight from Miami International Airport to Orlando International Airport is only about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

However, even though the flight itself is short, remember that it will take up more of your time than that. You’ll want to consider the time beforehand as well as afterwards. Normally, you’re instructed to arrive at the airport at least a couple hours before your flight to ensure that you have time to get through security and get your luggage checked in (if you have any). If you do have luggage, you’ll want to add on the additional time at the end of the flight that it usually takes to collect your bags.

Of course, the cost of your flight will vary depending on which airline you take as well as the date. Currently, I’m able to find one-way flights from Miami to Orlando for an average of $65-$120. You may have additional charges for seats and luggage.

Something else you’ll want to consider when flying is how you’re going to get from the airport to Disney World, as that will be an additional cost. From the airport, you can rent a car, use a rideshare, or shuttle service.

When Flying From Miami to Disney World:

• Cost – Current average one-way cost of $65-$120 (Plus seats, bags, and transportation from the airport to Disney World)
• Travel Time – 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Drive a Rental Car

Choosing to drive a rental car from Miami to Disney World is very similar to driving your own vehicle. One similarity would be travel time. Whether you’re driving your own vehicle or driving one that you’ve rented, it will still take you about 3 hours and 30 minutes to get from Miami to Disney World. Another similarity would be the comfort of knowing your driver, whether that be yourself or someone else in your party.

As far as cost goes, you’d similarly have to pay for gas and tolls. You would, however, have the additional cost of renting the car. The cost of your rental will vary depending on which car rental company you use, what type of vehicle you rent, and how long you rent the vehicle for.

When Driving a Rental Car From Miami to Disney World:

• Cost – Gas, Tolls, and Car Rental
• Travel Time – 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Use a Rideshare

If you’re unfamiliar, a rideshare is when you make an arrangement for a driver to take you from one location to another. It’s similar to a taxi service, except when you use a rideshare, the driver is using their own personal vehicle. Usually, rideshares are used for much shorter distances. However, it is possible to take a rideshare from Miami to Disney World.

If you prefer someone else to drive you places, taking a rideshare from Miami to Disney World may be something that you want to consider. It is, however, very pricey to take a rideshare for this far of a distance. While the prices may look similar to what a rental car would cost you, remember that rideshare prices are only one-way. When you rent a car, you have that vehicle for the duration of your trip.

The two most popular rideshare companies are Uber and Lyft. The estimated travel time for a ride with Uber from Miami to Disney World is 4 hours and 10 minutes. Lyft’s estimated travel time is 5 hours. Prices for rideshares vary depending on time of day, how busy they are, and which vehicle type you want. However, I will provide a list of prices that I was given when writing this article so you can see an estimate.

When Taking a Rideshare from Miami to Disney World:

• Cost with Uber
  • UberX
    • Seats 4
    • $357.96
  • UberXL
    • Seats 6
    • $657.15
  • Comfort (Newer cars with extra leg room)
    • Seats 4
    • $421.97
  • UberXXL (Room for extra luggage)
    • Seats 6
    • $908.70
  • Comfort Electric (Premium zero-emission cars)
    • Seats 4
    • $482.91
  • Uber Pet (A ride for you and your pet)
    • Seats 4
    • $361.89
  • Uber Green (Eco-Friendly)
    • Seats 4
    • $357.99
  • Premier (Premium rides with highly-rated drivers)
    • Seats 4
    • $710.09
  • Premier SUV (Luxury rides with highly-rated drivers)
    • Seats 6
    • $795.69
  • Premier Hourly (Premium rides by the hour with highly-rated drivers)
    • Seats 4
    • 7 hrs/140 miles
    • $415.20
  • Premier SUV Hourly (Luxury rides by the hour with highly-rated drivers)
    • Seats 6
    • 7 hrs/140 miles
    • $545.82
• Cost with Lyft
  • Lyft (Priority Pickup)
    • Seats 4
    • $416.50
  • Lyft
    • Seats 4
    • $411.92
  • XL
    • Seats 6
    • None were available. No price was given.
  • Extra Comfort (Roomier and Quite)
    • Seats 4
    • $458.97
  • Black (VIP Style)
    • Seats 4
    • $719.19
  • Black SUV (VIP Style)
    • Seats 6
    • None were available. No price was given.
• Travel Time – 4-5 Hours

Take a Bus

Another way you can get from Miami to Disney World is by bus. A popular bus company that you could use is Greyhound. The amount of time that it will take for your bus trip will depend on which route you choose. However, the shortest amount of time for a trip with Greyhound will be 3 hours and 45 minutes and have a minimum of 2 stops. Greyhound trips from Miami to Orlando can cost as little as $24.99, but can cost more. The highest price that I’m currently seeing is $70.99. Tickets can be purchased online, on the app, or in person with cash. The price of your Greyhound ticket includes your ride, one carry-on bag, and one bag that is stored underneath. On the bus, you’ll also have access to free Wi-Fi, electrical ports, reclining seats, foot rests, extra leg room, and a restroom.

When riding a bus, you won’t be dropped off directly at the Walt Disney World Resort. You will arrive at a bus station. Similarly to the airport, you will need to have transportation for the rest of your trip to Disney World. Renting a car won’t be an option at the bus station, but you can still use a rideshare, taxi, or shuttle service.

When Taking a Bus From Miami to Disney World:

• Cost – Current prices are $24.99-$70.99
• Travel Time – 3 Hours 45 Minutes (Minimum)

Take the Brightline Train

Brightline is the newest form of transportation that you can use for your journey from Miami to Disney World. Unlike regular trains, this is a high-speed passenger train. It provides transportation from Miami to Orlando and also makes stops in Adventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach.

When riding with Brightline, you can choose to ride SMART or PREMIUM. SMART is defined as “Comfortable business-class” while PREMIUM is defined as “First-class experience with added amenities”.

Depending on which ride you choose, your ride will include:

• SMART
  • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
  • Multiple power & USB Type-A or USB Type-C outlets at each seat
  • Hand-stitched leather 19-inch seats
  • Onboard snacks available for purchase
  • Onboard beverage available for purchase
  • Low hourly & daily rates in Brightline’s garages

• PREMIUM
  • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
  • Multiple power & USB Type-A or USB Type-C outlets at each seat
  • Hand-stitched leather 21-inch seats
  • Complimentary Snacks
  • Complimentary Beverages
  • Premium lounge access
  • Lounge services including iPads, scanner & printer, plus access to conference rooms in Brightline’s stations
  • Adapters & chargers upon request
  • Low hourly & daily rates in Brightline’s garages

Direct rides from Miami to Orlando with Brightline range from 3 hours and 25 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes. Again, as with a lot of the other methods of transportation, you will need to secure additional transportation from the Orlando station in order to get the rest of the way to Disney World. Prices for Brightline vary depending on the date and time of day. I will show a list of prices throughout a single day to give you an idea of the pricing.

When Taking the Brightline Train From Miami to Disney World:

• Cost for SMART ride
  • 6:50AM – $149
  • 7:45AM – $169
  • 8:50AM – $109
  • 9:45AM – $74
  • 10:50AM – $59
  • 11:45AM – $59
  • 12:50PM – $59
  • 1:45PM – $89
  • 2:50PM – $109
  • 3:45PM – $169
  • 4:50PM – $109
  • 5:45PM – $109
  • 6:50PM – $109
  • 7:45PM – $169
  • 8:50PM – $74
  • 9:45PM – $59
• Cost for PREMIUM ride
  • 6:50AM – $189
  • 7:45AM – $169
  • 8:50AM – $149
  • 9:45AM – $169
  • 10:50AM – $169
  • 11:45AM – $189
  • 12:50PM – $169
  • 1:45PM – $149
  • 2:50PM – $189
  • 3:45PM – $299
  • 4:50PM – $299
  • 5:45PM – $299
  • 6:50PM – $299
  • 7:45PM – $169
  • 8:50PM – $129
  • 9:45PM – $129
• Travel Time – 3 Hours 25 Minutes – 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Plan Your Trip to Walt Disney World

Luckily, there are quite a few different options for your travels from Miami to Walt Disney World. With so many options that cater to many different traveler types, I hope that you were able to find one for your next magical trip.

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