Any resort easier to commute to Universal?

[lynnfitz]

Hi, out of the following resorts-Wilderness Lodge, Old Key West, and Saratoga, is there one that has a quicker or easier commute over to Universal? I know with all of them we have to get off the Disney property, but just wondering if anyone had an edge over the other?
Thank you!

 

[HopperFan]

So are you taking a uber/cab? Then I suppose Saratoga is logistically closest to Universal with OKW a second.


From Touring Plans: https://touringplans.com/universal-orlando/transportation

Getting to Universal Orlando from Walt Disney World
Driving from Walt Disney World to Universal Orlando along I-4 takes about 15 minutes with light traffic, or as much as 40 minutes during rush hour. If you’re staying at Walt Disney World and you don’t have a car, Mears Transportation will shuttle you from your hotel to Universal and back for $21. Pickup and return times are at your convenience. To schedule a shuttle, call ☎ 855-463-2776.

From three Denver college-aged women who tried Mears:

We took a Mears shuttle from Disney to Universal, and we don’t recommend it. It takes a very long time to get you there—it stops at SeaWorld and a couple of other places before Universal—plus we waited 45 minutes for the shuttle back to the hotel.

Taxis and ride share services (Uber and Lyft) are also readily available to and from the resorts. A one-way taxi ride is between $35 and $45 (plus tip) depending on which Disney hotel you are leaving from, and may be cheaper than a shuttle if you have three to five people. All transportation services drop off at and pick up from the lower level of Universal's main parking hub, from which you can walk to CityWalk and the parks.

 

[buzznina]

You are probably talking a minute or 2 difference. None will save you any significant amount of time, so I really would not pick the resort based on that.

 

[AngiTN]

Yeah, no difference of note at all. 6 of one and half dozen of the other. Nothing to pick a resort over.
We took Lyft from WL to Universal (Royal Pacific) on Sunday, super easy. We've also taken it from POFQ and Swan. All were equally easy

 

[heidijanesmith]

Agree with above poster, no real difference.

We hire a town car to go between WDW and US, also for transportation to and from the airport. You can book a three way trip for a pretty good price.

Enjoy US!

 

[LISAMWDW]

Agree with above poster, no real difference.

We hire a town car to go between WDW and US, also for transportation to and from the airport. You can book a three way trip for a pretty good price.

Enjoy US!

What town car company do you use/recommend?

 

[heidijanesmith]

We use quicksilver, have had wonderful service. We have used them x6.