Orlando by car, LYNX bus, free LYMMO, SunRail and bike, plus how to reach Orlando International Airport and the downtown parking rules. LYNX: 407-841-5969.

Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Facts come from LYNX, SunRail, Orlando International Airport, the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Orlando’s parking pages.

Orlando is crossed by Interstate 4 and served by a regional bus system, LYNX, a free downtown circulator, LYMMO, and a commuter train, SunRail, with six stations at Orlando addresses. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is in ZIP code 32827. For trip planning, call LYNX at 407-841-5969 or use its trip apps.

Who to call

  • LYNX buses and LYMMO: 407-841-LYNX (5969), golynx.com
  • SunRail: customer service
  • Orlando International Airport: 407-825-3177, flymco.com
  • City parking and tickets: 407-246-2450
  • City streets and signals: Transportation, 407-246-2281

Main roads

  • Interstate 4, with exits including Sand Lake Road (Exit 74A) and Universal Boulevard (Exit 75A). FDOT is rebuilding the Sand Lake interchange through 2027.
  • S.R. 50 (Colonial Drive).
  • U.S. 441 (Orange Blossom Trail), under an FDOT safety rebuild from S.R. 50 to S.R. 414.
  • S.R. 528 (Beachline Expressway), which connects with I-4 at Sand Lake Road.
  • S.R. 482 (Sand Lake Road).

Current lane closures and detours are on our weekly road construction and closures guide and on FL511.

LYNX buses

LYNX runs the region’s buses. Its popular destinations list shows which Links serve which places, including:

Destination LYNX Links
Orlando International Airport 11, 42, 51, 311, 407, 436S
Kia Center 20, 36, 40, LYMMO Grapefruit
Camping World Stadium 20, 21, 36, 107
International Drive 8, 24, 37, 38, 42, 311 and others
Mall at Millenia 24, 40
Orlando Museum of Art 125

Full maps and timetables are on the routes and schedules page.

LYMMO is the city’s free downtown circulator, run by LYNX on three lines: Orange, Lime and Grapefruit. The city recommends it for anyone parking outside the core for a downtown event.

SunRail

SunRail’s commuter trains run north-south through the city. Its Orlando stations, per SunRail’s station list:

  • AdventHealth
  • LYNX Central
  • Church Street, downtown
  • Orlando Health / Amtrak
  • Sand Lake Road
  • Meadow Woods

Trains continue north to Winter Park, Maitland, Sanford and DeLand and south to Kissimmee and Poinciana. Check sunrail.com for the timetable before you ride.

The airport

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has Terminals A and B at One Jeff Fuqua Blvd. and Terminal C at 10200 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. South, both in ZIP code 32827. The airport’s ground transportation page lists local buses, SunRail connections, ride-share, taxis, shuttles, Brightline trains and Amtrak. By bus from downtown, LYNX Link 11 runs along South Orange Avenue to the airport.

Bikes and trails

The city’s trail network covers more than 40 miles of paths. Key routes for getting around:

  • Orlando Urban Trail, which crosses Colonial Drive downtown on a pedestrian bridge.
  • Cady Way Trail, from the Fashion Square Mall northeast to the Cross Seminole Trail.
  • Lake Underhill Path, east of downtown.

Details and maps are in our parks and trails guide.

Parking downtown

The city runs its own garages and surface lots; its garages and lots page lists each one, from the 55W Garage at 60 W. Pine St. to the Administration Center Garage at 300 Liberty Ave. The rules for on-street meters, from the city’s parking rates page:

  • Pay Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Free from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., on Sundays and on city holidays.
  • Rates rise the longer you stay, up to a six-hour maximum. Once you reach the posted limit, move to another block or risk an overtime ticket.
  • Pay with the ParkMobile app, by text or online. City zones are 77001 and those beginning with 71.
  • At city garages on the daily rate, cars must leave by 5:29 a.m. to avoid the next day’s charge.

Event days at downtown venues bring event rates at some locations; you can reserve event parking in advance. To pay or appeal a ticket, see the city’s parking ticket page or call 407-246-2450.

What this means for you

  • Going downtown in the evening or on Sunday? Street parking is free.
  • Flying out? LYNX Link 11 and the other airport Links are the car-free options from the city.
  • Check FL511 and our road closures page before any I-4 trip near Sand Lake Road.

Frequently asked questions

Which LYNX buses go to Orlando International Airport?

LYNX lists Links 11, 42, 51, 311, 407 and 436S as serving Orlando International Airport. Link 11 runs along South Orange Avenue to the airport.

Where are the SunRail stations in Orlando?

AdventHealth, LYNX Central, Church Street, Orlando Health/Amtrak, Sand Lake Road and Meadow Woods, according to SunRail’s station list.

When do you have to pay for street parking in downtown Orlando?

Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On-street parking is free from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., on Sundays and on city holidays, the city says.

Is LYMMO free?

Yes. The city calls LYMMO the free downtown circulator. LYNX runs the Orange, Lime and Grapefruit lines.

What is the address of Orlando International Airport?

Terminals A and B are at One Jeff Fuqua Blvd., Orlando, FL 32827. Terminal C is at 10200 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. South.