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Enjoy daily round-trip transportation from Orlando to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for FREE.
- Daily round trip transportation from Orlando to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
- The shuttle is FREE with any paid Busch Gardens ticket including guests with a 5-Park Orlando Flex Ticket.
- For additional information call: 1-800-221-1339. International customers, please call 422-2222.
- Please plan to arrive at your pickup location at least 15 minutes before departure time.
- Schedules/rates are subject to change without notice.
- For general Busch Gardens park information please call 813-884-4FUN.
- Arrival time at Busch Gardens is subject to change: could be as late as 11:30 a.m.
- Departure time from Busch Gardens depends on park closing time. Please call 1-800-221-1339 for the exact departure time.
Orlando – Tampa Shuttle Departures:
| Departures from: | Time |
|---|---|
| Double Tree Universal Orlando | 8:30am |
| ICON Park – 8401 International Drive – bus stop area | 8:45 am |
| SeaWorld Orlando – 707 SeaWorld Drive – bus parking area | 9:00 am |
| Publix – 8145 Vineland Ave. – in front of Publix | 9:15 am |
| Old Town Shopping Village Kissimmee | 9:15 am |
| Maingate Lakeside Resort – 7769 WestHighway 192 Kissimmee – front covered bus stop | 9:25 am |
Departure times subject to change. Please check departure times directly with Mears Transportation Group.
Directions to departing locations
Universal Orlando Resort
Location: Universal Orlando Resort * Bus Parking
Address: 1000 Universal Studios Blvd.
Traveling East on I-4 (from the Tampa area): Exit I-4 at Exit #75A (30A) Universal Blvd. Take a left onto Universal Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Orlando.
Traveling West on I-4 (from the Daytona/Jacksonville area):
Exit I-4 at Exit #74B (29B). Take a right on Hollywood Way and follow the signs to Universal Orlando.
Bus parking is located beneath the Rotunda of the Parking Structure. Just follow the signs to the Bus Parking and Guest Drop-Off Area upon entering UNIVERSAL Orlando from any entrance. The bus will pick up and drop off in parking slot #48.
SeaWorld Orlando
Location: SeaWorld Bus Parking/Bus Parking
Address: 7007 Sea World Drive
From I-4 East Exit 72 or From I-4 West Exit 71 (Beachway Expressway), Take the exit toward SeaWorld/Convention Center, Make left on International Drive, go one block to Sea Harbour Drive, make right on Sea Harbour Drive. Follow directions to Bus Parking. Guests can wait next to the canopy.
From North International Drive Area: Travel south on International Drive (towards the Convention Center/SeaWorld), one block past 528/Bee Line Expressway turn right at Sea Harbour Drive, follow directions to Bus Parking. Guests can wait next to the canopy.
Publix
Location: Publix
Address: 8145 Vineland Ave Orlando, FL 32821
From Orlando International Airport: Take the North Exit to WEST Hwy. 528, drive approximately 9 miles to exit 2 (Universal Blvd.), at the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Universal Blvd., drive approximately half a mile and you will see Publix on the left.
From Interstate 4 (coming from Daytona or Tampa): Take exit 72 (Hwy. 528 EAST), drive approximately 2 miles, and take Exit 2 (Universal Blvd.), at the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Universal Blvd., drive approximately half a mile and you will see Publix on the left-hand side.
From the Florida Turnpike: Take exit 254 (U.S. 441/Beachline Expressway/Toll 528), Follow signs to Hwy 528 WEST, drive approximately 2.5 miles to exit 2 (Universal Blvd.), at the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Universal Blvd., drive approximately half a mile and Publix is on the left-hand side.
Maingate Lakeside Resort
Location: Maingate Lakeside Resort – Kissimmee
Address: US 192 at Walt Disney – Main Gate – 7769 W. Irlo Bronson Mem. Hwy. Kissimmee, Florida 34747
(Mile Marker #5 near Formosa Gardens Rd. & across from Splendid China)
From the East: Interstate 4 West, To 192 West exit 25b, the hotel will be approx. 1.8 miles on the right.
From the West: Take Interstate 4 East To Exit 25b 192 West
Or Disney World Exit, the hotel will be approx. 1.8 miles on the right and 1 Mile past the main entrance of Disney.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How can I register for the shuttle to Busch Gardens Tampa?
A: Please call toll free 1-800-221-1339.
Q: How much is the shuttle and what does it include?
A: The shuttle to Busch Gardens Tampa is $10.00 per person and is round-trip transportation from several locations in and around Orlando.
Q: What is the mode of transportation?
A: Mears Transportation Group is the chosen transportation provider for the Busch Gardens Shuttle. You will be transported in style to Busch Gardens Tampa via a late model deluxe motor-coach. Some amenities that may be experienced include bathroom facilities, movies played on monitors through the bus, and an extra friendly driver who will ensure your shuttle transportation experience is a safe and enjoyable one.
Q: What are the park hours?
A: To find out what are Busch Gardens park hours call 1-888-800-5447
Q: Can someone give me directions to the departure locations?
A: Get directions by calling Busch Gardens Shuttle Express at 1-800-221-1339
Q: Where will the bus be located at Busch Gardens?
A: The shuttle bus will drop guests off at the main entrance and will also pick guests back up at the main entrance.
Q: Do I have to pay the $10.00 for transportation?
A: The only ticket that offers the benefit of free shuttle transportation from Orlando to Tampa is the 5-Park Flex Ticket. All other ticket holders must pay $10.00 per person for a round trip transfer.
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