Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Orlando International Airport

Orlando, United States

Drop-off

Downtown Orlando (LYNX Central Station)

Pin before customs

Fastest

LYNX Link 11 (Orlando International Airport Downtown Orlando)

bus · 30m

Data

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Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: LYNX Link 11 (Orlando International Airport Downtown Orlando)
Headway: 30
Backup: LYNX Link 51 (Orlando International Airport Downtown Orlando) · 60m

Note

Local bus from MCO Terminal A Level 1 (spaces A38-A41) via South Orange Avenue to LYNX Central Station in downtown Orlando; typical travel time around 40–45 minutes, operating roughly from early morning to late evening every day.

Late arrivals

Orlando: Night-Owl Operations

After-midnight contingencies for delayed flights and red-eyes. Targets queries likeorlando airport busandmco to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: SunRail (Sand Lake Road Station LYNX Central Station)
Mode: rail
Freq: 30-60m
Note: Central Florida commuter rail line connecting Sand Lake Road Station to LYNX Central Station in downtown Orlando on weekdays; typically runs every 30–60 minutes during peak periods with limited or no late-night and weekend service.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: LYNX Link 51 (Orlando International Airport Downtown Orlando)
Mode: bus
Freq: 60m
Note: Local bus from MCO Terminal A Level 1 (spaces A38-A41) via Conway Road to LYNX Central Station in downtown Orlando, providing a direct budget connection with about hourly departures during the day.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.