Transportation

Getting to Kissimmee by Plane

Three airports serve the Kissimmee area. Most major airlines fly into Orlando International Airport (MCO), just 25 minutes from Kissimmee. Flying into MCO, you'll find a full range of non-stop domestic and international flights. Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), conveniently located to Highway 192 and Interstate 4, is the closest airport to the major theme parks and convention centers and offers prime access for those flying in on private or charter jets. Additional scheduled airline flights arrive at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), less than an hour's travel time away.

Getting to Kissimmee by Train

The Brightline high-speed rail system connecting Central Florida to South Florida is now open! Amtrak also provides rail service to Kissimmee as well as Orlando, Winter Park, and Sanford (a hub for the auto train). The Kissimmee station is the closest to Walt Disney World® Resort.

Getting to and around Kissimmee by Car

Driving is one of the most popular ways to get to and around Kissimmee whether it is your own car or a rental car. The area is located at the crossroads of Florida's highway network, offering easy access via major highways. Note that some toll roads will require a small fee.

"Kissimmee is at the crossroads of Florida's highway network." Roadways to know include: West U.S. Highway 192 is Kissimmee’s primary tourist corridor. Brightly colored Guide Markers along the way make it easy to navigate. Osceola Parkway (Toll Road 522) is a direct route into Walt Disney World® Resort. Exits #242, #244, and #249 on Florida’s Turnpike provide easy access to and from Kissimmee. Exit #64 on Interstate 4 provides easy access to and from Kissimmee as well. 

If arriving from another country, be sure to get familiar with our airports, airlines, and visa requirements.

If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States, please be aware of any entry requirements. All foreign nationals require a valid passport in order to enter the U.S. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) also allows nationals of 35 countries to enter the country and stay up to 90 days without a visa. 

All aboard for your best trip ever! Kissimmee is a convenient stop for Greyhound. 

Public transportation and shuttles can quick take you to the theme parks. LYNX, the public transportation system for Central Florida, offers a fleet of local buses with convenient routes and schedules. Many Kissimmee hotels and resorts offer free shuttle service to the major theme parks as an amenity. 

Meeting and event planners will find many choices for hiring professional motorcoaches. These comfortable buses can transport attendees from conference hotels and resorts to attractions, entertainment areas, and special event venues.   

Taxi and limo services are available throughout the area. Uber and Lyft also serve the area, especially in closer proximity to major theme parks and attractions. Look for specially designated pick-up and drop-off locations at airports, theme parks, and entertainment areas.

Central Florida's transportation system serves travelers of all abilities from around the globe. The area's LYNX buses are full accessible, with hydraulic lifts for wheelchairs and restraining belts. Inquire ahead of time about accessible-friendly travel, and check out Kissimmee's hub for Accessible Travel.

This may be a leap since space travel for the average visitor is years away, but Central Florida is certainly a portal to outer space thanks to Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral, about an hour east of Kissimmee. Visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to learn all about space exploration and see spacecraft that have traveled the galaxy. Ask an expert there when they expect space travel to be commonplace.