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Orlando Transit FAQ's

There are lots of ways to get around Orlando. Your transportation opinions include taking LYNX (bus), taxi cab, I-Ride Trolley, rental car, Shuttle Van and SunRail

Wireless internet access (wi-fi) is available in all public areas of the airport and is provided free of charge. Cellular/PCS wireless is also available from AT&T, Cingular, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon.

The Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport is located inside the East Hall of the Main Terminal at Orlando International Airport.

Foreign visitors to the United States frequently confuse the state sales tax with value-added tax (VAT). The state sales tax is assessed by individual states and the U.S. federal government neither determines nor receives VAT. The United States does not have a VAT, and the federal government cannot refund state sales taxes. Some states however do not charge tax on items shipped out of state, therefore please ask about sales-tax policies in the state where you make your purchases.
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection web site for more information.

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the closest airport to all Orlando attractions. Distance from:
    Disney World (20 miles),
    The Orange County Convention Center (13 miles),
    International Drive (13 miles),
    Downtown Orlando (12 miles)

    Orlando is very casual. Shorts are allowed at most restaurants, except fine dining establishments. Bring a sweater, as some of the air-conditioned places can be quite cool.

    The fastest and most convinent way to travel From Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World Resort is to ride the Mears Connect Shuttle Bus.

    In Orlando area, a 6% resort tax is imposed on all hotel rooms in addition to 6.5-percent sales tax.
    Orange County Occupancy Tax 6%
    Florida State Sales Tax 6.5%
    Total = 12.5% Tax

    • Orlando Best Weather: March – May and September – November
    • Orlando Best Values: January – early February, May, and September

    Lynx Bus FAQ's

    All-Day passes are only available by request from the Bus Operator when boarding.

    Through the LYNX PawPass app - Customers may purchase digital bus passes on their smartphone via the LYNX PawPass app
    Various Physical location throughout Orlando - Lynx Buses Passes - All other locations
    Searching for Vendors on www.golynx.com

    You can pay your bus fare with either cash or a pass. When paying with cash, you must have exact change. Bus operators do not cannot make change.

    Take Lynx 11 or Lynx 51 from Orlando Airport to Lynx Central Station then connect to Lynx bus 25 to greyhound Station Orlando

    The Orlando Greyhound station is approximately 13 miles From Orlando International Airport.

    Take Lynx 11 or Lynx 51 from Orlando Airport to Lynx Central Station then connect to Lynx bus 40 to Orlando Amtrak Station

    The Amtrak station is approximately 12 miles From Orlando International Airport

    What are the driving distances between Orlando and other Florida major metropolitian areas
    From Orlando to Distance / miles
    Clearwater 105
    Florida Keys 380
    Fort Lauderdale 210
    Fort Myers 155
    Miami 235
    Naples 190
    St. Petersburg 100

    Orlando Foreign Consulates

    British Consulate
    Sun Trust Center, Suite 2110
    200 South Orange Avenue
    Orlando, FL 32801
    407.254.3300
    www.ukinusa.fco.gov.uk    		 French Consulate
    7657 Mount Carmel Dr.
    Orlando, FL 32835
    407-294-5844
    www.consulfrance-miami.org
    Consulate of Mexico
    Orlando Executive Center
    2550 Technology Dr.
    Orlando, Florida 32804
    407-422-0514
    https://portal.sre.gob.mx/orlando/    		 Consulate of Italy
    109 Weeping Elm Lane
    Longwood, FL 32779
    407-869-9702
    www.italyemb.org
    Consulate of The Netherlands
    4248 Town Center Blvd
    Orlando, FL 32837
    407.702.6620
    www.netherlands-embassy.org    		 Consulate of Haiti
    1616 East Colonial Dr.
    Orlando, FL 32803
    407-897-1262
    www.haiti.org

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