Directions to Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

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The Walt Disney World Resort is conveniently located in the middle of the state of Florida, only 1-2 hours by car from the beaches and 4 hours by car from Miami. You should ideally allow at least 7 days to experience the best of Walt Disney World.

By Car

It is best to plan your road trip in advance by consulting a road atlas or a trip-planning service
Here are the directions from major north-south highways:

From I-75 or I-275:
Take I-4 East to appropriate Walt Disney World exit and follow the signs to your resort area. From I-95: Take I-4 West to appropriate Walt Disney World exit and follow the signs to your resort area.

From Florida Turnpike:
-Southbound Only: Take Highway 27 Exit #285 south to Highway 192 and follow the signs to Walt Disney World resort area. -Northbound Only: Take Highway 192 Exit #244 (or #242 northbound only). Stay on Highway 192 West through St. Cloud and Kissimmee to Walt Disney World. -Take Osceola Parkway Exit #249 (toll road) and follow the signs to Walt Disney World. -Take Orlando I-4 Exit #259 and follow westbound to the Walt Disney World exit.


Shuttle:
-Check first to see if your hotel offers free shuttle service. If not, shuttle services are offered from Orlando International Airport and serves the Walt Disney World Resort area, the Hotel Plaza Boulevard properties, as well as the International Drive area. Shuttle vans run every 15 to 20 minutes around the clock. Cost is approximately $15.00 one-way per adult with a slight discount for round-trips. Children's fare is approximately $10.00, or just under $20 round-trip. Children under four years of age ride free. Gratuity is not included in these rates and it is customary to tip drivers for good service.