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Kennedy Space Center Transportation from Orlando and Port Canaveral
Kennedy Space Center is about 50 miles east of Orlando on SR 528, roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 by car, and no public transportation runs to the Visitor Complex. JOB Transportation drives your family or group door to door in a 6-seat minivan or SUV or a 12- or 14-passenger van for one flat price per vehicle, from $169 each way. We also run the post-cruise day from the port to KSC to MCO with your bags looked after, and launch-day charters to Titusville.
- From Orlando
- About 50 miles45 minutes to 1 hour 15 on SR 528
- From Disney
- 63 to 67 milesAbout 1 hour 30 minutes
- From the port
- About 15 milesAbout 30 minutes
- Price
- From $169Per vehicle, each way, tolls included
Kennedy Space Center transportation from Orlando: prices by vehicle
One flat price per vehicle, not per person, with tolls included and gratuity optional. Kennedy Space Center admission is not included. Book both directions together and save a step.
| Vehicle | Seats | One way, Orlando area and KSC | Same day there and back, two rides | Hourly, driver on standby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minivan | Up to 6 | $169 | $338 | $79 an hour |
| Ford Expedition or Chevrolet Suburban SUV | Up to 6 | $179 | $358 | $89 an hour |
| Ford Transit 12-passenger van | Up to 12 | $239 | $478 | $99 an hour |
| Ford Transit 14-passenger van | Up to 14 | $259 | $518 | $109 an hour |
Hourly hire has a minimum of 3 hours. Other routes are on our rates page.
How far is Kennedy Space Center from Orlando, Disney and the port?
About 50 miles from Orlando, 63 to 67 miles from the Walt Disney World resorts, and 15 miles from the Port Canaveral cruise terminals. The Visitor Complex says no public transportation is available.
No-traffic routing estimates checked in October 2026; traffic, launch crowds and weather add time, so we build in a cushion.
| From | To | Distance | Drive, no traffic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando or MCO | KSC Visitor Complex | About 50 miles | 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 |
| Walt Disney World resorts | KSC Visitor Complex | About 63 to 67 miles | About 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Walt Disney World resorts | Titusville (Space View Park) | About 62 to 66 miles | About 1 hour 20 minutes |
| MCO | Titusville | 42 miles | About 1 hour |
| Orlando Sanford (SFB) | Titusville | 35 miles | About 50 minutes |
| Port Canaveral terminals | KSC Visitor Complex | About 15 miles | About 30 minutes |
How a Kennedy Space Center day trip from Orlando works
We pick you up at your hotel, resort or vacation home, drop you at the visitor complex and bring you back at the time you choose.
- 1
Pick a return time. KSC listed hours of 9 AM to 5 PM in October 2026, but hours change by season, so check before you book.
- 2
Leave early: from the Disney resorts a 7:15 to 7:30 AM pickup reaches the gates around opening; from I-Drive or MCO-area hotels, about 7:45 AM.
- 3
Buy admission directly from KSC beforehand. Bags may be inspected, and luggage and other large bags are not allowed.
- 4
Ride home on your schedule. For extra stops in Cocoa Beach or Titusville, book an hourly private driver.
Transportation to Kennedy Space Center from Walt Disney World
We pick up at any Walt Disney World resort, Disney Springs-area hotels and Kissimmee and Celebration vacation homes. The drive is about 63 to 67 miles each way, so a full opening-to-closing KSC day from Disney runs about 10 to 11 hours door to door.
Children ride in the car seats and boosters you request: we carry seats and boosters for each child's age and size, and they are priced when you book. On the way back we can stop for groceries or snacks (arranged when you book).
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JOB minivan, SUV or van | From $169 per vehicle each way | Door to door on your schedule; up to 14 in one vehicle; car seats on request |
| Gray Line Orlando bus, transportation only | From $89 per person round trip | Set times, about 10 hours; no transportation-only trips on special launch dates |
| Taxi, Uber or Lyft | Metered or app fare each way | Drop-off in KSC Lot 4; you need a ride back at closing |
| Drive yourself | Fuel, SR 528 tolls, $15 KSC parking per car | Tollbooths don't take cards; a group of 10 needs two cars and two drivers |
Per-person cost, same-day round trip from Orlando
Gray Line's transportation-only bus starts at $89 per person round trip, while a JOB vehicle is one flat price for the whole group: a family of 4 pays about the same either way, and groups of 6 or more pay less per person with us. Neither price includes admission.
| Riders | JOB vehicle | JOB, there and back | JOB per person | Gray Line, from $89 each |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Minivan | $338 | $84.50 | $356 |
| 6 | Minivan | $338 | $56.33 | $534 |
| 10 | 12-passenger van | $478 | $47.80 | $890 |
| 12 | 12-passenger van | $478 | $39.83 | $1,068 |
| 14 | 14-passenger van | $518 | $37.00 | $1,246 |
Multi-family trips, scout troops and reunions fit in one of our 12- and 14-passenger group vans instead of two or three cars.
Port Canaveral to Kennedy Space Center to MCO: the post-cruise day
If your flight leaves at 5:00 PM or later, you can spend a full debarkation day at Kennedy Space Center instead of waiting at the airport. We meet you at the cruise terminal, drive about 15 miles to KSC, keep your bags with us, then take you to MCO. This is our Port Canaveral baggage hold.
KSC to MCO is about 50 miles, 45 to 60 minutes, and GOAA recommends reaching MCO security 2 hours before departure, so plan to leave KSC about 3 to 3.5 hours before your flight. The Port requires fares to be pre-arranged and pre-paid, so book before you sail. If debarkation runs late, your driver waits for you.
More in our guides to Kennedy Space Center after a cruise and the earliest flight after a Port Canaveral cruise.
| Option | Price | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| JOB SUV, family of 4 | $249, about $62.25 each | Your timing, up to several hours |
| JOB 12-passenger van, 12 riders | $349, about $29.08 each | Your timing, up to several hours |
| JOB 14-passenger van, 14 riders | $379, about $27.07 each | Your timing, up to several hours |
| Carnival KSC and MCO excursion | $119.99 per adult, $114.99 per child, admission included | Flights after 5:00 PM only |
| Shore Excursions Group private transfer | $77.99 per person for 3 to 10, no admission | Fixed 3:00 PM MCO drop-off |
Staying in Cocoa Beach or by the port before or after your cruise? We run rides from the port or your hotel to KSC, quoted per vehicle; see also MCO to Cocoa Beach.
Rocket launch day charters to Titusville and KSC
A private charter is the easy way to see a launch as a group, and Gray Line does not run its transportation-only trip on special launch dates. We drive your group to a viewing spot and wait through the countdown on an hourly charter, from $89 an hour in an SUV or $109 an hour in the 14-passenger van.
KSC warns that launch dates and times are always subject to change with little notice, so check the Space Coast launch schedule before you book. Tell us as soon as a launch moves and we will work out your ride with you.
- KSCVisitor Complex
For selected launches, launch viewing behind NASA's gates, with live commentary.
- 15 miSpace View Park, Titusville
Directly across the water from the pads; arrive early.
- BridgeMax Brewer Bridge, Playalinda
Listed among the best spots for pads 39A and 39B.
- PortPort Canaveral, Jetty Park
The Port calls itself one of the best places to watch.
Kennedy Space Center on the map
KSC sits north of the port on Merritt Island, about an hour east of MCO on SR 528. Pick a place to see its route from MCO.
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Why families and groups ride with JOB Transportation
JOB is a family-run Orlando company, and riders know Pedro and his family by name.
$1,000,000 liability insurance
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Maintained vehicles
Every vehicle is inspected and well maintained before each trip.
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You deal with the family that drives you, from the first message to the terminal curb.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a day among the rockets?
Call, text or WhatsApp us with your pickup, date and group size. We reply with a flat price.
How do I get from Orlando to Kennedy Space Center without a car?
No public transportation runs to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. You can take a shared bus such as Gray Line Orlando (from $89 per person round trip), a taxi or rideshare, or a JOB private minivan, SUV or van from $169 per vehicle each way.
How much does Kennedy Space Center transportation from Orlando cost?
JOB charges one flat price per vehicle, from $169 one way for a minivan to $259 for a 14-passenger Ford Transit, tolls included. A same-day round trip in the 14-passenger van works out to about $37.00 per person with all 14 seats filled.
Can I visit Kennedy Space Center after a cruise with my luggage?
The visitor complex does not allow luggage or large bags. With our baggage hold, we pick you up at the Port Canaveral terminal, keep your bags with us while you tour Kennedy Space Center, then take you to MCO, from $249 per SUV. A full day works for flights at 5:00 PM or later; with a 3:00 to 5:00 PM flight, plan a shorter visit of about 2 to 3 hours.
How far is Titusville from Disney World?
Titusville is about 62 to 66 miles from the Walt Disney World resorts, roughly 1 hour 20 minutes by car without traffic. From Orlando International Airport (MCO) it is about 42 miles, and from Orlando Sanford (SFB) about 35 miles.
Can you see a rocket launch from Orlando?
Yes. On clear days you can see a launch from Orlando by looking toward the east and south-east horizon, and night and twilight launches are the most striking. For a close view, go to Space View Park in Titusville, 15 miles across the water from the launch pads, or for selected launches buy launch viewing tickets at the Visitor Complex.
What happens to my ride if the launch is scrubbed?
Launch dates and times change often, sometimes with little notice. Tell us as soon as a launch moves and we will work out your ride with you.
Is Kennedy Space Center admission included?
No. Our price covers the ride only. Buy admission or launch viewing tickets directly from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex before your trip.
Can you pick us up at a Disney resort with car seats?
Yes. We pick up at Walt Disney World resorts, Universal-area hotels and Kissimmee vacation homes. Car seats and boosters are priced when you book, and Spanish-speaking drivers are available.
Space Coast and cruise routes
Book your Kennedy Space Center ride
Send your pickup, date, return time and group size. We confirm the vehicle and one flat price.
JOB Transportation of Florida is an independent company and is not affiliated with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA, Disney, Universal, any cruise line or Orlando International Airport. Third-party prices were checked in October 2026 and can change. Statute and insurance references are general information, not legal advice.