Transportation costs to/from Clarion Inn LBV - The DIS Discussion Forums

johnnydakota · 11-26-2012, 12:46 AM

Hi, everyone. The GF and I are planning a trip to Disney and Universal in a few months. We have decided on the Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista.

I was just wondering if there was a way to find out transportation costs to and from this hotel. We will not be renting a car so we will have to rely on cabs and shuttles.

It looks like the average cost for a cab from MCO to the hotel is about $50. Is this a decent price or should we try to book a shuttle from the airport?

Also, does anyone know the cost for taxis to and from the hotel and theme parks? I know the hotel has free shuttles to the parks but just in case we decide to leave at a later time than offered, I'd like to try to work this into the budget.

I'm sorry if these seem like "duh" questions to most. I haven't planned a Disney trip in almost 10 years now.

I'd even take suggestions on other hotels that would be better budget wise. We are planning on staying 8 days. 2-3 days at Universal and 5 days at the Disney parks.

Thank you.

m86 · 11-26-2012, 10:35 AM

Lynx Link 111 Goes directly from MCO to LBV. Costs 2 dollars per person, and is fast and clean. Can't beat that. This bus also goes from LBV to/from Disney well into the evening. Goes every half hour every day.

ExpatDisneyLover · 11-26-2012, 01:22 PM

The Clarion LBV is right on the Lynx bus line #50 - check www.golynx.com for more information. The cost for lynx is $2 per person - you have to have dollar bills as they don't give change. Also many hotels provide shuttle service free - but honestly lynx is more frequent and reliable IMO. The lynx bus stops are indicated on google earth/google maps so you can easily find the stop closest to the hotel.

The #111 will take you from the airport all the way to Disney - DTD and Ticket and Transportation Center - you can catch the #50 from either of those stops.

Straitlover · 11-26-2012, 03:29 PM

Isn't the 111 bus the one they are doing away with? I read something about changes to some of the lines recently. I know one was they were eliminating the line form the airport to the TTC, and I thought the # was 111.

If you need to save taxi fare. I would suggest taxi-ing to/from Saratoga Springs resort and catching the Disney buses from there. Or take the Lynx bus #50 if the times work out. It stops at DTD and the TTC.

ExpatDisneyLover · 11-27-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Straitlover

Isn't the 111 bus the one they are doing away with? I read something about changes to some of the lines recently. I know one was they were eliminating the line form the airport to the TTC, and I thought the # was 111.

If you need to save taxi fare. I would suggest taxi-ing to/from Saratoga Springs resort and catching the Disney buses from there. Or take the Lynx bus #50 if the times work out. It stops at DTD and the TTC.

Yeah I think you may be right -because they were having a public hearing about it to find out what people think about it- but as far as I know the #111 is still operating as usual. I'll be taking it to the airport tomorrow from the Seaworld area so we will see if there is an update.

johnnydakota · 11-28-2012, 03:55 PM

Thank you for the replies. After further discussion with the lady friend, I think we've decided to spend the extra money and stay on property at Pop Century and get a shuttle to Universal Studios and IoA.

Is this a good plan?

Melanie98 · 11-29-2012, 05:43 AM

I just wanted to say, I stayed at the Clarion for one night last summer. I got a GREAT deal, so I wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised! It is nothing grand, but our room was really nice and the pool area was decent. I think I paid $39. I'd definitely stay there again if I could get a good deal on the room. I'm thinking about doing a split stay there this summer.

Oh, and the location is really good too!

And, if you were willing to consider taking a taxi from the airport for $50, why not just rent a car. Car rentals in Orlando are really inexpensive!

11-26-2012, 01:22 PM	#3
ExpatDisneyLover DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando and headed back overseas every now and again Posts: 1,760	The Clarion LBV is right on the Lynx bus line #50 - check www.golynx.com for more information. The cost for lynx is $2 per person - you have to have dollar bills as they don't give change. Also many hotels provide shuttle service free - but honestly lynx is more frequent and reliable IMO. The lynx bus stops are indicated on google earth/google maps so you can easily find the stop closest to the hotel. The #111 will take you from the airport all the way to Disney - DTD and Ticket and Transportation Center - you can catch the #50 from either of those stops. __________________ Jill February 2011 Disneyland Paris First Dream Castle Trip Report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2641414 November 2010 Disneyland Paris Magic Circus Hotel Third Solo Trip Reporthttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2554325 June 2010 Disneyland Paris Magic Circus Hotel Second Solo Trip Reporthttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2476348 March 2010 Disneyland Paris Hotel Santa Fe First Solo Trip Reporthttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2419270 2009 WDW POR Trip Report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2220476 1984 DL * 1986 WDW * 1994 Euro Disney * 1996 WDW * 2009 WDW POR * March 2010 DLRP Santa Fe * June 2010 DLRP Magic Circus * November 2010 DLRP Magic Circus * February 2011 DLRP Dream Castle * May 2011 WDW Sheraton Vistana / Hilton Bonnet Creek * September 2011 WDW Night of Joy Hilton DTD * March 2012 WDW Pop * April 2012 WDW AKL * May 2012 WDW SSR *

11-26-2012, 03:29 PM	#4
Straitlover DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,671	Isn't the 111 bus the one they are doing away with? I read something about changes to some of the lines recently. I know one was they were eliminating the line form the airport to the TTC, and I thought the # was 111. If you need to save taxi fare. I would suggest taxi-ing to/from Saratoga Springs resort and catching the Disney buses from there. Or take the Lynx bus #50 if the times work out. It stops at DTD and the TTC. __________________ Lisa

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11-26-2012, 12:46 AM	#1
johnnydakota Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 25	Transportation costs to/from Clarion Inn LBV Hi, everyone. The GF and I are planning a trip to Disney and Universal in a few months. We have decided on the Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista. I was just wondering if there was a way to find out transportation costs to and from this hotel. We will not be renting a car so we will have to rely on cabs and shuttles. It looks like the average cost for a cab from MCO to the hotel is about $50. Is this a decent price or should we try to book a shuttle from the airport? Also, does anyone know the cost for taxis to and from the hotel and theme parks? I know the hotel has free shuttles to the parks but just in case we decide to leave at a later time than offered, I'd like to try to work this into the budget. I'm sorry if these seem like "duh" questions to most. I haven't planned a Disney trip in almost 10 years now. I'd even take suggestions on other hotels that would be better budget wise. We are planning on staying 8 days. 2-3 days at Universal and 5 days at the Disney parks. Thank you.

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11-26-2012, 10:35 AM	#2
m86 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands Posts: 36	Lynx Link 111 Goes directly from MCO to LBV. Costs 2 dollars per person, and is fast and clean. Can't beat that. This bus also goes from LBV to/from Disney well into the evening. Goes every half hour every day.

11-28-2012, 03:55 PM	#6
johnnydakota Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 25	Thank you for the replies. After further discussion with the lady friend, I think we've decided to spend the extra money and stay on property at Pop Century and get a shuttle to Universal Studios and IoA. Is this a good plan?

11-29-2012, 05:43 AM	#7
Melanie98 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 49	I just wanted to say, I stayed at the Clarion for one night last summer. I got a GREAT deal, so I wasn't expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised! It is nothing grand, but our room was really nice and the pool area was decent. I think I paid $39. I'd definitely stay there again if I could get a good deal on the room. I'm thinking about doing a split stay there this summer. Oh, and the location is really good too! And, if you were willing to consider taking a taxi from the airport for $50, why not just rent a car. Car rentals in Orlando are really inexpensive!