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Getting from the Orlando airports to Port Canaveral

How to get from Orlando International (MCO) and Orlando Sanford International (SFB) to the Port Canaveral cruise terminals, from the port's official transportation and directions pages.

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

MCO is about 45 minutes west of the port. Drivers take the airport's North Exit to State Road 528 East (a toll road), then Exit 54A or 54B depending on the terminal.

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)

Sanford is about an hour northwest of the port. Take State Road 417 (a toll road) south about 23 miles to State Road 528 East, then Exit 54A or 54B.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)

Melbourne is about 25 miles, roughly 40 minutes, south of the port.

Options

• Cruise line transfers: most cruise lines offer airport transfers. Book through your cruise line.
• Cocoa Beach Express, the port's official ground transportation concessionaire.
• Rideshare: Uber and Lyft serve the terminals.
• Rental car: some rental companies run shuttles between the port and their offices; then use port parking if you keep the car.
• Hotel shuttles: many nearby hotels offer park and cruise shuttles.

Timing

Fly in the day before if you can. If you fly in the same day, ask your cruise line for its check in cutoff time, and remember the drive is longer than at many cruise ports.

Sources: Port Canaveral transportation and Port Canaveral directions and parking, checked November 9, 2026. Fares are not listed because they change.

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