International Drive Trolley System.
The International Drive Trolley
System provides a quick, convenient and 'low cost' way to get around
the sometimes congested areas of the far north sections of
International Drive (nearest Universal Studios). Fares are $1 per
person for the most part and they do offer an 'unlimited' service
from $3.00 for an entire day's travel. Kids are FREE and
Seniors pay just .25c (65 and over).
The 'Main Line' or 'Red Line' route will take you to the junction of
Universal Blvd and International Drive North. From there, it is
possible to walk to Universal Studios, but you're probably looking
at a 1/2 mile walk - this is NOT recommended. Use other services
available. Most Hotels offer a 'free shuttle' to Universal Studios
and Sea World from this area. Best take advantage of it.
The International Drive Trolley is known as the I-Ride Trolley and
sometimes the I-Drive Trolley. Here's how
the I-Ride Trolley works:
'Green Line' Trolley. Exclusively for Universal Blvd, begins here.
Serves all of Universal Blvd from Wet N' Wild at it's Northern end,
South to the Orlando Convention Center and ends here.
The 'Green Line' Trolley arrives
approximately every 30 minutes... Be very careful sitting out in the sun waiting for your Trolley, it
could be very hot! Definitely wear a hat.
What to look for: South Bound: Look for the South Bound markers with Green Circles
with Yellow Numbers. North Bound: Look for the North Bound markers with Yellow Circles
with Green Numbers.
'Red/Main Line' Trolley - the 'Main
Line,' applies to any one staying on (or just off) of International
Drive, or in the Major Blvd. Hotel area. For most of you, this is
your trolley.
The 'Red Line' Trolley starts in the
Major Blvd. Hotel
area and travels south to the
Orlando Premium
Outlet Mall, it ends here. Stops for areas of interest along the
way (in geographical order) include
Belz Factory Outlet Mall,
Fun Spot
Amusement Park,
Skull Kingdom,
Wet N Wild,
Pirates Dinner
Show, Ripley's Believe It or Not,
Guinness World
Records, The Mercado,
Titanic 'The
Exhibit', Pirates Cove Adventure Golf,
Wonderworks,
Pointe Orlando,
Orlando Convention Center,
SeaWorld,
Orlando Premium Outlet Mall and
Dolly Parton's Dixie
Stampede.
The same applies with all of you staying on International Drive, all
depending on where you're located in relationship to these
attractions. Click on any of the links above to get your bearings...
The 'Red/Main Line' Trolley arrives approximately every 20 minutes... Be very careful sitting out in the sun waiting for your Trolley, it
could be very hot! Definitely wear a hat.
What to look for:
South Bound: Look for the South Bound markers with Maroon (Red)
Squares with Yellow Numbers.
North Bound: Look for the North Bound markers with Yellow Squares
with Maroon (Red) Numbers.
Trolley Route Transfers - More applicable to the 'Green Line' Route.
You can transfer from one line to the other (it's free). Just ask the
driver upon boarding. Only two stops available for this:
Red Line
14, Green Line 2 at the junctions of Universal Blvd and
International Drive North and in front of the Orlando Convention
Center Red Line 32,
Green Line 10 - Look for the 'Star Shaped'
signs.
Follows the same color schemes as both the 'Red line' and the 'Green
Line' when indicating Northbound or Southbound direction.
Helpful Tip: Think of a Traffic light and the colors Red and Green.
Square, Circle or Star Shaped..., if you see any one of these signs you'll be going
South Bound from your location. If it's Yellow, you'll be going
North Bound. The numbers only mark the locations of each stop...
Viewer Notes:
Canada Ave Viewers: -

A unique location nestled in between both
International Drive and Universal Blvd. Two choices here - the 'Green
Line' or the 'Red Line.'
- A short walk may be involved...
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Major Blvd Viewers: -

The Trolley System actually starts it's South
Bound service in the Major Blvd Hotel Area via. Kirkman Rd. This
is also the way you'll arrive to get to your hotel. Whether you're
coming from the the Sanford or Orlando International Airport via
the Beeline Expressway, Sandlake Rd or Interstate 4... |
Universal Blvd Viewers: -

Any and all attractions listed on International
Drive on Maps 2 and 3 are easily accessible via a 'Short Walk' via
all side roads listed on the right-hand side of our 'International
Drive' Map Systems
(example).
Figure on no more than one or two 'City Blocks' that separates
these two road systems all along these map sections. |
And...One Last Viewer Note:
Whether it's from Universal Blvd, or Major Blvd, Universal Studios
is not really within walking distance from either location, nor does
the Trolley drop you off there. Best use the 'Free Shuttle Service'
that are offered by most hotels in this area. You'll find this
information on many of the hotel descriptions that we've linked from
on both the Room Locator and the Map System. |
There is no Trolley Service from the Bottom of our
Map #5, and all of
Map #6 down to
US Hwy 192
Kissimmee...
Note, these maps are for information & help
only. Not all stops are shown, missing stops are opposite the nearest number.
Not
Driving in Orlando ?
There can be many reasons to not drive in Orlando,
especially for British Visitors who are worried about driving on
the wrong side of the road.
The International Drive Trolley Bus System is ideally suited for
you...
Trolley's operate from 8.00am to 10.30pm 7 days a week at approx
20 minute intervals.
Calling at Belz Mall, Wet n' Wild, The Mercado,
Orlando Orange County Convention Center, SeaWorld, Orlando
Premium Outlets and all the Stores & Restaurants in-between.
Most hotels in this area will either have a free shuttle service
to Universal Studios or even Walt Disney World (one or the other,
sometimes even both).
Generally, you'll find this information via our Hotel
descriptions. These links can be found on any of our
Room Locators,
or any where along our Map System...
You can take the Lynx Bus,
Route
50, to Walt Disney World from Sea World.
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