Theme parks and day trips

LEGOLAND Florida and Busch Gardens From Orlando Without a Rental Car

How far LEGOLAND Florida and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are from Orlando hotels, and how to do either day trip without renting a car.

LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven is about 37 miles from the Disney Springs area, and LEGOLAND puts it at about 45 minutes from the Orlando theme parks. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is farther: about 70 to 77 miles from the Disney and Universal areas. Without a rental car, the easiest way to do either day trip is a private ride for your party, there and back, at set times or with a driver by the hour.

Planning a day at LEGOLAND or Busch Gardens? Book your ride there and back.

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LEGOLAND Florida

  • Address: One LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884.
  • About 37 miles from the Disney Springs area and 44 miles from Universal.
  • LEGOLAND says the resort is about 45 minutes from the Orlando theme parks.
  • Toll and ticket booths open about 30 to 45 minutes before the park opens.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

  • Address: 10165 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.
  • About 70 miles from the Disney Springs area and 77 miles from Universal, via I-4 and I-75.
  • Busch Gardens says it's about an hour from Orlando via I-4. From the Disney and Universal areas, plan on longer, especially in traffic.

Point-to-point or by the hour?

Point-to-point: we drop you off at the park and pick you up at a set time. Good when you know when you'll leave.

By the hour: your driver stays nearby for the hours you book, ready when you are. Good for flexible days, an early exit with tired kids, or a dinner stop on the way back.

Why families book Gray Black for day trips

  • No rental car. Nobody has to drive home after a full park day.
  • Car seats installed before pickup. Tell us each child's age when you book.
  • Screens for the ride. The Premium SUV has screens with YouTube, YouTube Kids and Hulu.
  • Room for strollers. The 14-passenger van can tow a trailer for strollers and extra bags.
  • Your party only. No shared stops.
  • Owner-run and vetted. Founded by Kristian Maldonado and run with Amanda Lim. Every driver passes criminal and driving-record background checks.

Plan your day

  • Check park hours for your date; they change through the year.
  • Leave early: LEGOLAND's toll and ticket booths open about 30 to 45 minutes before the park.
  • Tell us your hotel, the park, and when you want to leave and come back.
  • Tell us about strollers and car seats.

Book your LEGOLAND or Busch Gardens day trip.

Plan your day trip Call 407-349-8095

Common questions

How far is LEGOLAND Florida from Orlando?

LEGOLAND says about 45 minutes from the Orlando theme parks. It's about 37 miles from the Disney Springs area.

How far is Busch Gardens from Orlando?

About 70 miles from the Disney Springs area and 77 from Universal. Busch Gardens says it's about an hour from Orlando via I-4.

Can our driver wait while we're in the park?

Yes. With hourly service, your driver stays nearby for the hours you book.

Can you install car seats?

Yes. Tell us each child's age when you book, and we'll have seats or boosters installed before pickup.

Sources

Last checked October 2, 2026. Distances are approximate road miles from OpenStreetMap routing; drive times depend on traffic.

Kristian Maldonado

Kristian Maldonado founded Gray Black Transportation and runs it with Amanda Lim. Together they have been driving for many years and built the company around clear communication and reliable, safe and comfortable rides for travelers and families in Orlando.

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