Getting between Disney parks and Universal

[Richard Burnett]

What's the best way to get between Disney and Universal? Family of 4, don't really want to hire a car so thinking either bus or taxi. Approximate cost would be good as well.

 

[kaytieeldr]

There's a Transportation Forum here on the DIS that has a thread dedicated to this exact question. Check it out!

 

[Richard Burnett]

Haven't found that one yet, I'll have another look for it now thanks

 

[vrajewski10513]

For my husband and I we found it most economical to us the Mears transportation shuttle @ $20pp roudtrip. But with a family of four I would definitely say just go with a taxi. Its roughly $40-50 each way depending where you are staying, more convenient, and less time consuimng than the shuttle. The only reason we use the shuttle is because with only 2 people it cuts travel cost in half compareed to the taxi.

 

[wearegoingtoDisney]

Uber! I used them the last week of January several times for trips around Disney. The first trip I took a taxi from Wilderness Lodge to Dolphin. Cost $18.50 plus tip. The next night I used Uber from Polynesian to Dophin. Cost $6.50 plus tip.

 

[hsmamato2]

I think Uber is changing now due to new laws.... but worth checking out.... for one day, either a shuttle or taxi would be fine, we rented a car from the dolphin where we stayed and returned it the same place, cheapest for the 5 of us, and super easy b/c we were right there....

 

[Richard Burnett]

We've seen a taxi company who have quoted $90 return for 4 of us from Disney carribean resort to universal so that seems the best option then. No stopping off at other hotels as well which is a bonus

 

[chartle]

Uber! I used them the last week of January several times for trips around Disney. The first trip I took a taxi from Wilderness Lodge to Dolphin. Cost $18.50 plus tip. The next night I used Uber from Polynesian to Dophin. Cost $6.50 plus tip.

Beware of surge pricing.

 

[jeffbear]

I think Uber is changing now due to new laws.... but worth checking out.... for one day, either a shuttle or taxi would be fine, we rented a car from the dolphin where we stayed and returned it the same place, cheapest for the 5 of us, and super easy b/c we were right there....

This. Not sure when it kicks in, but Uber is no longer allowed to undercut standard cab rates in Orange County

 

[SyracuseWolvrine]

This. Not sure when it kicks in, but Uber is no longer allowed to undercut standard cab rates in Orange County

My memory may be outdated, but last I heard, Uber wasn't properly licensed to conduct business in Orange County.

 

[Hootch]

Take a look at this:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/transportation-options-from-disney-to-universal-ioa.2494908/

That site does not have uber listed as an option. I've used uber on some business trips and have had no issues.

 

[nkereina]

We were going to use Uber but I think Orlando is one of the cities attempting to ban it. There were several signs advising against it at the airport. Instead, there was a line of cabs waiting at CBR and one of the bellmen called one around for us. We took the cab from CBR to Universal and it was $28 including tip and it took 20 minutes. I doubt you'd beat that with four people. Using a service like Mears would require you to pay per person, book a specific pick up time, and would make multiple stops. A public bus would take considerably longer.

 

[RnbwSktles]

I used Mears for our recent trip. I purchased park tickets through Dreams Unlimited and it included transportation. I think it came to about $10pp cheaper than arranging everything separately.

 

[bumbershoot]

What's the best way to get between Disney and Universal? Family of 4, don't really want to hire a car so thinking either bus or taxi. Approximate cost would be good as well.

Are you going for the day and coming back, or are you moving over? I believe that the inexpensive Mears shuttle is only for day trips, as I've heard they don't allow luggage.

If moving parks entirely, I would rent a car or take a taxi.

 

[jeffbear]

My memory may be outdated, but last I heard, Uber wasn't properly licensed to conduct business in Orange County.

Yeah ... from what little I've read, this was the final step to get them approved for a license. Not sure how it all plays out, but I do think the days of looking for a "deal" on Uber over a cab are probably either gone or limited. At least in Orlando.