Disney Cruise Line sells motorcoach transfers between Orlando airport or Walt Disney World resorts and Port Canaveral for about $45 per person each way (2026). A family of four pays about $180 one way. A private SUV with SPL costs $169 from MCO or $219 from a Disney resort for the whole group of up to 6, tolls and child seats included.
Private SUV, up to 6 passengers with room for cruise luggage. Tolls included.
- Tolls included, gratuity optional
- Flight tracking, free wait for delays
- Free child seats
- Free cancellation up to 24h
Many Disney cruise families do a few days at Walt Disney World first, then sail from Port Canaveral. Disney makes that easy with its own motorcoach transfers, and for some travelers they are the right choice. But because they are priced per person, they are rarely the cheapest option for a family. Here is a fair comparison.
How much is Disney’s cruise bus?
Disney Cruise Line has quoted $45 per person, each way for ground transportation between Walt Disney World resorts and Port Canaveral (planDisney answer, May 2026). Transfers from Orlando airport are priced per person as well. Children pay too, and the coach leaves on Disney’s schedule.
| Group | Disney bus (one way) | SPL from MCO | SPL from a Disney resort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | $90 | $169 | $219 |
| 3 guests | $135 | $169 | $219 |
| 4 guests | $180 | $169 | $219 |
| 5 guests | $225 | $169 | $219 |
| 6 guests | $270 | $169 | $219 |
Disney price per planDisney (May 2026); confirm with Disney Cruise Line. SPL prices are per private SUV (up to 6 passengers), tolls included, gratuity optional.
The pattern is clear: for two people the bus is cheaper; from four people up, a private SUV usually costs less, and from five it is not close.
Private SUV, up to 6 passengers with room for cruise luggage. Tolls included.
- Tolls included, gratuity optional
- Flight tracking, free wait for delays
- Free child seats
- Free cancellation up to 24h
What you get with each option
Disney motorcoach
- Booked with your cruise, simple to add
- Luggage can be handled for you
- Fixed departure times; you ride with other guests
- No car seats for young children
Private SUV
- Leaves when you are ready, from your resort lobby or MCO baggage claim
- Free rear-facing, forward-facing and booster seats
- A stop on the way is possible; ask when you book
- One flat price for the vehicle, tolls included
“Had a large and comfortable vehicle with a car seat for our little one, which is very rare. Even had a tablet for the kids. He communicated the day before to confirm.”— Amanda T., Google review · Port Canaveral cruise
Car seats on cruise day
This is the detail parents tell us they didn’t think about. Buses typically do not offer car seats, and carrying your own seat onto a cruise is awkward. Florida law exempts for-hire chauffeured vehicles from the car seat requirement, but safety doesn’t change with the law. We install seats for free; just tell us your children’s ages. More in our Florida car seat law guide.
Before and after the cruise at Disney
A common plan is: fly into MCO, three nights at a Disney resort, sail from Port Canaveral, fly home. With SPL that is three simple rides:
- MCO to your Disney resort: $139 (guide)
- Disney resort to Port Canaveral: $219 (guide)
- Port Canaveral back to MCO after the cruise: priced at booking (safe flight times)
Each ride is a private SUV with the same chauffeur team, and round trips save 10% with code ORLANDO10.
