Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about a 40-minute drive by car from Apollo Inn - Cocoa, and shuttle, taxi and private-car options serve the wider region. The right plan depends on where you need to be dropped off, how many people are travelling and the operator’s current schedule and fare.
- Route: MCO to Cocoa, Florida.
- Shuttle pickup: Out-of-town shuttles use Ground Transportation Level 1.
- Shuttle details: Operators set schedules, fares and reservation requirements.
Where the MCO-to-Cocoa route ends
The MCO-to-Cocoa route connects Orlando International Airport with destinations in Brevard County, including Cocoa and nearby coastal communities.
For a Cocoa-bound shuttle, confirm the exact drop-off point before booking: a service to Cocoa Beach or another Brevard County destination may not take you to the same address.
Transport options from Orlando International Airport
Shuttles, taxis, private cars and rideshares use different pickup areas at MCO, so check your operator’s instructions before leaving the terminal. Orlando International Airport says out-of-town shuttle pickup is on Ground Transportation Level 1: Terminal A spaces A14–A15, Terminal B spaces B63–B64 and Terminal C spaces C205–C209.
Cocoa Beach Shuttle serves destinations in the Southeast, including Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, Melbourne, Palm Bay and Titusville. Its instructions tell MCO passengers to collect their luggage, go down one level from baggage claim to Ground Transportation and meet the shuttle in the Out-of-Town Shuttles area, spaces 14 and 15.
The company asks passengers to call after collecting their luggage so it knows to send a van, and says shared shuttles pick up at each terminal approximately every 30 minutes. If you are weighing another airport, compare the Sanford Airport to Cocoa route.
MCO names Busy Traveler Transportation at (321) 453-5278 and Cocoa Beach Shuttle at (321) 453-0704 among operators serving the Southeast, including Brevard County and the beaches. Ask the operator directly whether it serves your destination and what arrangements apply.
Smart Shuttle Line’s Cocoa stop is the Pilot Gas Station, 4291 King St (Route 520), Cocoa, FL 32926. Its published southbound schedule gives four MCO departures, at 9:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM, with Cocoa arrivals at 9:32 AM, 1:02 PM, 4:32 PM and 8:02 PM. Confirm the schedule before you plan around a departure.
For private-car and rideshare pickups, MCO places the curbside pickup area on Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level 2. Taxis, shuttle vans and buses use Ground Transportation Level 1. If you are weighing different arrival airports, compare the Space Coast Regional Airport option for Cocoa as well.
How to compare shuttle, taxi and rental-car plans
Compare the total fare, pickup point, destination and reservation rules before choosing a way to travel from MCO to Cocoa. MCO notes that taxis charge per trip while shuttles charge per person, a distinction that can matter when you are travelling in a group.
Out-of-town shuttle destinations may not have regular scheduled service. MCO advises passengers to contact operators directly about service, fares and reservations; shuttle schedules come from the transportation companies, not the airport authority.
Smart Shuttle Line offers private door-to-door service to and from MCO 24 hours every day, with pricing inquiries and bookings by phone. Its scheduled shared-ride service may offer home pickup in limited regions for an additional fee; call the company to ask about availability and pricing.
For a group, compare the taxi’s per-trip charge with the shuttle’s per-person fare, then confirm the full cost and destination with each company.
A rental car is another transport plan to compare, but rental prices and terms depend on the rental company. You can also compare the Melbourne Orlando Airport to Cocoa route if you are still choosing an airport.
What to check before you travel
Confirm the pickup level, terminal meeting point, destination, fare and reservation with your transport operator before setting out. For a shuttle, check whether it runs at the time you need and whether the service goes to your exact Cocoa destination; a route or pickup location does not by itself confirm availability for your trip.
For private-car and rideshare pickup, use Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level 2; for taxis, shuttle vans and buses, go to Ground Transportation Level 1. Shuttle operators may have their own instructions for contacting a driver after baggage claim, so follow the company’s directions rather than assuming every service uses the same process.
Airport pickup arrangements, schedules and fares can change. Check the official site before you go, and contact the transportation company directly to confirm service, fares and reservations.
Continuing from Cocoa to your stay
From Apollo Inn, MCO is about a 40-minute drive. For your Cocoa stay, you can review the motel’s room options.
FAQs
Where do out-of-town shuttles pick up at MCO?
Out-of-town shuttles use Ground Transportation Level 1. The terminal spaces are A14–A15 in Terminal A, B63–B64 in Terminal B and C205–C209 in Terminal C.
Do shuttles run on a regular schedule from MCO to Cocoa?
Not necessarily: MCO says out-of-town destinations may not be served on a regular scheduled basis. Contact the operator to confirm service and timing.
Does Smart Shuttle Line stop in Cocoa?
Yes. Its Cocoa stop is the Pilot Gas Station at 4291 King St (Route 520), Cocoa, FL 32926.
Where do taxis and rideshares pick up at MCO?
MCO places curbside private-car and rideshare pickup on Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level 2. Taxis use Ground Transportation Level 1.