Universal Orlando's hotels are about 12 to 15 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO): about 15 miles to the original resort and about 12 to the three hotels at Epic Universe. The easiest way there is a private ride that meets you at the airport and drops your party at your hotel's entrance, with no stops at other hotels on the way.
Staying at Universal? Book a direct ride from MCO to your hotel.
Book MCO to Universal Call 407-349-8095
Which Universal hotel are you staying at?
Universal lists 11 hotels. Eight sit around the original resort, near Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk. Three are at Epic Universe, which opened in 2025 on its own site south of the original parks.
Near the original parks and CityWalk (about 15 miles from MCO)
- Hard Rock Hotel
- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort
- Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
- Universal's Aventura Hotel
- Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
- Universal's Endless Summer Resort: Dockside Inn and Suites
- Universal's Endless Summer Resort: Surfside Inn and Suites
At Epic Universe (about 12 miles from MCO)
- Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel: inside Epic Universe, with its own entrance to the park.
- Universal Stella Nova Resort: 4500 Epic Boulevard.
- Universal Terra Luna Resort: 5500 Epic Boulevard.
Universal says complimentary shuttles connect the Epic Universe hotels with the original parks and CityWalk. Tell us your hotel when you book, so your driver heads to the right entrance.
How your ride works
- Book online or call 407-349-8095Add your airline, flight number and hotel.
- Tell us about your partyChildren's ages for car seats, plus bags and strollers.
- Meet your driver at baggage claimYour driver helps with every bag.
- Ride straight to your hotelYour party only, dropped at the right entrance.
Why book a private ride
- Your party only. No shared stops: straight to your resort, hotel, vacation home or cruise terminal.
- Met at the airport. Your driver meets you and helps with every bag.
- Flight tracking. Early or late, your driver plans around your actual arrival time.
- Car seats installed before pickup. Tell us each child's age when you book.
- Room for everyone. The Premium SUV seats up to 6 with luggage and has screens with YouTube Kids. The 14-passenger van can tow a trailer for strollers and extra bags.
- Permitted at MCO. Orlando International Airport lists Gray Black as a permitted pre-arranged transportation company.
- Owner-run and vetted. Founded by Kristian Maldonado and run with Amanda Lim. Every driver passes criminal and driving-record background checks.
Other ways to get there, and their limits
- Shared shuttles: may stop at other hotels before yours.
- Rideshare: Uber Car Seat comes with one seat per car.
- Rental car: you navigate and park yourself after a long flight.
Planning the rest of your trip
Book your ride from MCO to your Universal hotel.
Book MCO to Universal Call 407-349-8095
Common questions
How far is Universal from MCO?
About 15 miles to the original resort and about 12 to the Epic Universe hotels. Drive time depends on traffic.
Do you drop off at the Epic Universe hotels?
Yes. Tell us your hotel when you book so your driver heads to the right entrance.
Where will my driver meet me?
At baggage claim for SUV pickups. Vans and buses load at the airport's designated outdoor zone for larger vehicles.
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.
Can you take us from Universal to Disney later in our trip?
Yes. We move your party and your luggage between resorts.
Sources
Last checked October 2, 2026. Distances are approximate road miles from OpenStreetMap routing; drive times depend on traffic.
