There are 6 ways to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placida by plane, car, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ft. Myers, drive
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MCO - RSW
- Drive from Ft-Myers-Airport-RSW to Placidacar
2h 18m$348–550Drive 151.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placidacar 151.1 mi
3h 18m$28–40Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Placidataxi
7h 55m$141–207Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Orlando-MCO to Placida151.1 mi
3h 18m$55–70Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MCO - SRQ
- Take the bus from Downtown Transfer Station to Venice Train Depotbus
- Take the taxi from Venice Train Depot to Placidataxi
3h 36m$336–949Amtrak Thruway (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Orlando, FL to Port Charlottebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 58m$124–169
Orlando (MCO) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placida is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placida is to fly and drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $340 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placida. However, there are services departing from Orlando International Airport and arriving at Port Charlotte via N Garland Ave & W Amelia St and Orlando, FL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Placida is 199 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placida without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 7h 55m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placida, including transfers.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placida bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando, FL station.
Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placida bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Port Charlotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placida is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Placida.
There are 1064+ hotels available in Placida.
What companies run services between Orlando Airport (MCO), USA and Placida, FL, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Orlando, FL to Port Charlotte twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Ft. Myers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Orlando to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 941-861-5000
- Website
- Sarasota County Area Transit
Bus from Downtown Transfer Station to Venice Train Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Sarasota County Area Transit
- Seniors 65-79
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Orlando, FL to Port Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Orlando-MCO to Placida
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Yellow Cab of Sarasota
- Phone
- +1 941-955-3341
- Website
- yellowcabofsarasota.com
Bob's Taxi of North Port
- Phone
- +1 941-623-8688
- Website
- bobstaxiofnorthport.com
Good Shepherd Taxi
- Phone
- +1 941-276-1536
Yellow Cab of Sarasota
- Phone
- +1 941-955-3341
- Website
- yellowcabofsarasota.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Orlando Airport (MCO) and Placida. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




