Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Vista Cay Resort Orlando: The Easiest.

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is one of the busiest Airports in the world. Originally, Orlando Airport was nothing more than a field before Disney opened with a tiny landing. Today, the Orlando International Airport consists of three major terminals with international flights traveling all over the world.

If you are looking to get to Vista Cay Resort from the Orlando International Airport, one of the advantages is that the express road to the airport sits right off Vista Cay, and as a result, it is very easy to get to. This distance is approximately 12 miles and is a relatively straight drive from Orlando International Airport. 

The easiest way to get to Vista Cay is to follow the signs for the north exit when you leave the airport and then follow the signs for 528 (the beach line expressway) heading West towards Interstate 4. You will drive for approximately 10 miles, and then you can take the Universal Blvd exit and head east, and the entrances for Vista Cay will be about two blocks down on the left-hand side. Vista Cay is located across from one of the main entrances for Epic Universe on Universal Boulevard.

Driving Tip Orlando Airport to Vista CayThe key to driving from Orlando International Airport to Vista Cay is when you are taking the exit for the 528 heading west you need to pay attention to the signage which are actually on the road itself the overhead signs are misleading and you can easily head east which will take you towards Cocoa Beach instead of going west which will take you towards Orlando

Pay attention, I also recommend putting Vista Cay in your GPS and then just pay careful attention when you take the exit for 528. There are two lanes, one goes east, and one goes West. Make sure you’re in West Lane.

Other transportation options for getting from Orlando International Airport to Vista Cay Orlando

Taxis / Rideshare

The easiest way to get to Vista Cay if you are not driving would be to take Uber or Lyft, the ride shares. Depending on the time of day, you’re looking at a cost between 15 to 25 dollars, and again, like the driving instructions, it’s a relatively easy and quick drive to get to Vista Cay. Be aware that if you are coming during peak travel times, there may be surge pricing that applies. So, just check with your app with Uber or Lyft just to see if there is surge pricing.

 Does Vista Cay offer shuttles from the airport? The answer is, unfortunately, no, as Vista Cay consists of privately owned homes.  The only types of accommodation that offer airport shuttles will be the hotels that are actually at the airport itself or very close to it.

Rental Cars for Vista Cay 

Rental cars are a great option, as many people are coming from out of town and they’ll be renting a car. There are various rental car options at the airport; these generally tend to be more expensive because you’re paying for the convenience of them being in the airport. 

If you are looking for more affordable rental options, you can rent a car at one of the off-site airport locations, which have free shuttles from the airport. All you have to do is search Google, and you can see which ones are which Just make sure that they do have regular, frequent shuttles, which pretty much all of them do, or if you’re looking and willing to pay for the convenienc,e you can rent a rental car on site at the airport itself

Bus transportation to Vista Cay Resort.

We don’t recommend taking a public bus service to Vista Cay generally because of the logistics. You might have to change buses, and if you’re arriving late at night, you’re subject to the bus schedule. As a result, we don’t recommend taking a bus, but if you do go to the Lynx website in Orlando to check times, schedules, locations, and fares.

How to get from Sanford International Airport (SFB) to Vista Cay Resort 

Orlando Sanford International Airport is located way north of Orlando. The biggest problem with this airport is its distance to any of Orlando’s major epicenters. Going from Sanford, depending on traffic, will typically take about 50 minutes, that’s going one way. The easiest way is just to rent a car at Sanford Airport and drive to the Vista Cay Resort.

Because the distance from Sanford International Airport is much further than Orlando, your transportation choices are somewhat limited and more important.

 The easiest way is to rent a car at the airport and just drive the distance, put it in your GPS, and it will involve you taking major highways such as Interstate 4 and State Road 417. GPS can inform you as to the quickest and easiest route.

Transportation Options at Sanford Airport

If you’re opting not to rent a car at Sanford International Airport, the other two most convenient options will be taking a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft, and for these types of transportation, you’re probably looking at a range typically between $80 and $120 each way. This will depend on obviously, on the time and the traffic. These are higher-priced options, but they’re probably the easiest form of transportation to take

Is there a shuttle from Sanford Airport to Vista Cay?

The answer is no, there are no shuttles from Sanford International Airport because of its location being far north of Orlando.

Can I take public transportation, such as a bus from Orlando Sanford Airport to Vista Cay?

The answer is no because the distances are too vast, there would be too many changes, and depending on the time of day, the logistics of it would make it Impractical if you’re coming to Vista Cay to take public bus transportation from Sanford International Airport.

Conclusion

The easiest way to get to Vista Cay from Orlando International Airport or Sanford is via a rental car from the airport, or by taking Uber or Lyft taxi services. Orlando International Airport is extremely easy and convenient to get to from the Vista Cay Resort. We do not recommend flying into Sanford International Airport, given its proximity being approximately 40 miles away. As traveling can be stressful enough as it is, we recommend paying the difference and flying into Orlando International Airport, which will make for a smoother, calmer traveling experience. Because of the distances to most major attractions being quite vast, we also recommend renting a car when in Orlando. So, if you can, rent a car at the airport or a very close off-site airport location