Pop century to Busch gardens

[katyringo]

What is the best best to get to Busch Gardens from pop century?

 

[Nick6300]

The Tampa Busch Gardens right? It’s fairly far away. We lived in Tampa and the drive in the wknd early am to WDW was manageable at about 65-75 min. But leaving on Friday near rush hr could take 3 hrs. Always took I-4, the most direct. Really miss Busch, especially during their Food and Wine where they have decent bands, more well known vs Epcot imo.

 

[Ross Kratter]

Are you looking for directions or modes of transportation?
The most direct and cost efficient method of transportation is probably going to be a rental car. You can rent cars through Alamo and National at the Car Care Center, or there are other rental companies at the various Disney Springs and Bonnet Creek hotels. I like the Budget location at the Doubletree at Disney Springs. The biggest plus to renting from the Car Care Center is that they will pick you up from your resort to bring you to the Car Care Center, and then upon returning the car, drop you off anywhere on WDW property. That said, the prices from that location tend to be a bit higher than the companies at the Disney Springs hotels.
I can imagine a cab, Lyft, or Uber would cost a pretty penny to make that trip. It's pretty far.

 

[joelkfla]

There was a free Mears shuttle bus from the Orlando area provided by Busch Gardens Tampa. It picked up at I-Drive locations, and I think at least one location on 192, but not on WDW property -- so you would need to take a taxi or other transport to one of the pickup locations. It would get you to the park about an hour after opening, and depending on the time of year, you might have to leave the park earlier than closing time, but it was free to anyone with a BGT ticket or pass. (I don't recall anyone actually asking to see my park pass.)

The Mears website says service has been temporarily suspended, but you could check back when it's closer to your trip time.

 

[Disneyfan754321]

Sea world has free transportation to and from the parking lot.
Maybe one of the other ones is closer... thinking main gate? I used the sea world one.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
– Shuttle is FREE with any pre-purchased Busch Gardens ticket.
– Passengers are responsible for transportation to and from the designated pickup and dropoff locations in and around the Orlando area.
– Arrival time at Busch Gardens is subject to change: could be as late as 11:30am.
– Departure time from Busch Gardens depends on park closing time.
– For Reservation please call 1-800-221-1339

PICKUP TIMES & LOCATIONS
Universal Studios – 8:30am
Bus Parking – 6000 Universal Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819

CSI: The Experience – 8:45am
Rear Parking Lot – 7220 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819

SeaWorld Orlando – 9:15am
Bus Parking – 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821

Old Town Shopping Village – 9:15am
Front of Ferris Whel – 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee FL, 34746

Ramada Maingate West – 9:30am
Rear Parking Lot – 7491 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee, FL 34747

Publix – 9:30am
Front – 8145 Vineland Ave. Orlando, FL 32821

Maingate Lakeside Resort – 9:40am
Front Covered Bus Stop – 7769 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee, FL 34747