Bus from Miami to Orlando

The bus from Miami to Orlando is the steady Florida-to-Florida run, taking you north out of the South Florida coast and inland through the citrus-and-cattle country to the theme park capital. People take this route for Disney, Universal and SeaWorld trips, for college visits to UCF and Rollins, for weekends in central Florida, for cruise-port connections, or for moves between South Florida family and Orlando jobs. Taking the Miami to Orlando bus is the easy way north if you don't want to drive the long Turnpike stretch and pay for parking at the parks when you arrive.

How to get to the Greyhound station in Miami

Greyhound buses to Orlando leave from one of several Miami stops. The main one is the Miami Intermodal Center at 3801 NW 21st Street #171, near Miami International Airport. As an intermodal facility it's shared with Tri-Rail, the Metrorail and the airport, which makes it one of the easiest places to start a long-distance trip in the city.

The Metrorail's Miami Airport Station is steps from the Greyhound boarding area, putting downtown Miami, Brickell and the southern suburbs on a single rail connection. Tri-Rail commuter trains connect the centre to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Rideshare drivers know the Intermodal Center well, and the surrounding airport area is easy to navigate.

Plan to arrive in good time before your departure to find your platform and load up. Have your ticket ready on your phone or printed. Greyhound also has secondary stops at Downtown Miami's curbside near Bayside Marketplace, the Miami Golden Glades multimodal centre, and Miami Beach in front of the Best Western Plus on Collins Avenue — useful depending on where you're starting from.

How to get around Orlando when your bus from Miami to Orlando arrives

Greyhound services into Orlando pull into the Orlando Bus Station at 555 N John Young Parkway, on the northwest side of downtown. From there, downtown Orlando, Lake Eola, the Amway Center and the Orlando Health area are all reachable by a short rideshare or LYNX bus connection.

LYNX runs the local public bus network across Orlando and the surrounding Orange and Seminole counties. Routes connect downtown to the major sights, the airports and the theme park areas, and the LYMMO downtown circulator runs free routes through the central core. SunRail commuter trains also connect downtown to the suburbs north and south.

For Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld, the easiest options are the I-Ride Trolley along the International Drive corridor (which connects most of the major resort hotels), or rideshare directly from the bus station. Disney's complimentary transport network kicks in once you're at a Disney resort. For trips out to Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center, a rental car is the most flexible option.

Top things to do in Orlando

• Walt Disney World, the four-park resort southwest of Orlando — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom — plus the two water parks. The defining Orlando experience for most visitors.
• Universal Orlando Resort, with Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter spread across both parks. The Epic Universe park adds a third gate.
• SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, the marine-life park and water park combination at the southern end of International Drive.
• ICON Park on International Drive, the entertainment complex with the Wheel observation wheel, the Madame Tussauds and a strong dining cluster.
• Lake Eola Park downtown, the central public park with swan boats, fountains and the city's main weekend social space outside the theme parks.
• Winter Park, the genteel college town just north of downtown, with Park Avenue's restaurants, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum and its renowned Tiffany glass collection, and the Scenic Boat Tour through the chain of lakes.
• The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on the Space Coast, an hour east of Orlando, with the shuttle Atlantis exhibit, the Apollo/Saturn V Center and bus tours of the launch pads.
• The Orange County Regional History Center downtown, set in the restored 1927 Courthouse, with strong exhibits on central Florida's transformation from cattle country to theme park hub.
• The Orlando Museum of Art and the surrounding Loch Haven Park cultural cluster on the city's north side.

One practical thing to know about the Miami to Orlando bus: the Orlando station is on the western edge of downtown rather than on International Drive, so build a rideshare to your hotel into your arrival plan. If you're heading straight to Disney, Universal or SeaWorld, the rideshare from the bus station is the simplest way to get there. Use the search bar on this page to check schedules and book bus tickets when your dates are firm.

Planning Your Greyhound Bus Trip from Miami to Orlando?

The journey from Miami to Orlando can take as little as 4 hours and starts from as little as $33.48. The earliest bus leaves at 07:00 am and the last bus leaves at 11:25 pm. Greyhound schedules 13 buses per day from Miami to Orlando. Travel with Greyhound and enjoy complimentary Wifi, access to power sockets, and a comfortable seat throughout your trip. Don't miss any updates on your bus trip: stay informed with our real-time bus tracker and check the status of your ride to Orlando in seconds.

How to Book Your Bus Ticket to Orlando from Miami

With Greyhound, reserving a ticket for your bus trip is a breeze. You can easily complete your booking on this website or through the free Greyhound App, all within a few simple clicks. You will have a variety of rides to choose from, as on many of our routes you will be offered both Greyhound and FlixBus bus rides, so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule. When booking your ticket from Miami to Orlando, you have a range of secure online payment options at your disposal, including both debit and credit cards. If you prefer, cash payments are also accepted at various sales points. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to Orlando, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available!