Getting There & Around

Planning to add a cruise to your Florida holiday? This 2026 guide explains Florida's main cruise ports, what each port is best for, and how to judge cruise value before you book.

A practical 2026 guide to driving in Florida, including road rules, tolls, parking, safety and the mistakes visitors most often make.

Planning to rent a car in Florida? This 2026 guide explains what is included, which extras matter, how tolls work and how to compare the real total cost.

A practical 2026 guide to enjoying Florida with mobility problems, covering distance planning, scooters and wheelchairs, park strategy, hotels and transport.

A current 2026 guide to getting to Florida by road, covering the main interstate routes, toll planning, driving time and when road travel makes sense.

A current 2026 guide to getting to Florida by rail, covering Amtrak, Auto Train, Brightline, SunRail and when train travel really makes sense.

A current 2026 guide to getting to Florida by air, covering the main airports, direct vs connecting flights, and how to compare the real value of each option.

A current 2026 guide to Amtrak's Sunset Limited, including the route that still runs, the key Florida limitation, onboard setup and how to judge live fares.

A current guide to Amtrak Auto Train in 2026, covering the Lorton-Sanford route, check-in rules, vehicle limits, accommodation options and when the service is worth the money.

A current 2026 guide to Amtrak Silver Meteor, covering the New York-Miami route, major Florida stops, onboard accommodation, dining and how live pricing works.

A current 2026 status guide to Amtrak Silver Star, including the temporary Floridian replacement, Tampa-routing context, onboard options and what travellers should check before booking.

Getting around Florida in 2026 is mostly about matching flights, rail, car hire, rideshare, and local transport to the kind of trip you are actually taking.

Brightline is now a real Orlando planning option, but it works best for specific city-to-city trips rather than general theme park transport.

SunRail can be handy in Greater Orlando, but it is still more of a local commuter tool than a must-use tourist transport system.

Virgin Atlantic can still be a strong Florida option for UK travellers, but in 2026 the smart comparison is the total route and package fit, not a nostalgic assumption that it is always the obvious choice.

If you are flying into Orlando International Airport and are staying at selected Walt Disney World Resort hotels then you can use Disney's Magical Express bus service but the service ends on December 31, 2021.

The Mears Connect shuttle service guide which replaced the Disney's Magical Express Bus Service. Find out the pricing, locations and routes.

If you need a wheelchair or electric scooter (ECV) to get around, particularly at theme parks then do you bring your own or do you rent one in Florida?