bus to universal

[linfin]

I heard there is a bus that picks you up at pleasure island and brings you over to universal. Does anyone know anything about this?

 

[kaytieeldr]

Public transit bus, sure, sort of. See www.golynx.com for fares/routes/schedules.

Note that this is a VERY roundabout, long route. You pass Universal and go to the Downtown OrIando Transportation Center, where you transfer to a bus that takes you back to the Universal area, still leaving you with a decent walk.

 

[Metro West]

I heard there is a bus that picks you up at pleasure island and brings you over to universal. Does anyone know anything about this?

If you're wanting to go to Universal from Disney, the easiest and cheapest way is with Mears. They offer shuttle service to and from Universal. You would have to confirm 24 hours in advance but it's definately the way to go. You can check out their website and see what you think:

www.mearstransportation.com

 

[kaytieeldr]

Well, in fairness, Lynx IS cheapest - but you're right, Mears' convenience MORE than balances out the extra cost. $15 round trip per person, picks you up at your resort, drops you off at the Universal Hub, reverses the procedure for the return trip. And there will be Mears staffers at the bus area, directing you to the correct return vehicle.

Contrast this with Lynx (which is, in fairness, a good, functional, public transit system): You need to get from your resort to the pickup spot at Pleasure Island/West Side, and that will be different from where the Disney bus drops you off; then as I said above you need to ride to Downtown Orlando and change buses; then head back south-ish and exit near, but not at, Universal and walk to the Hub. Then reverse the procedure to return - and hope all the buses are still running.

 

[linfin]

Thanks for all the info

 

[JessR]

Mears is the best

 

[cherylleigh59]

We've done Mears and a town car service. Both worked for us.