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Private Shuttle from MCO to Cocoa Beach: SUVs and 12 to 14 Passenger Vans
A private shuttle from MCO to Cocoa Beach with JOB Transportation costs from $159 per vehicle, one way, for up to 6 passengers, or $249 for a 14-passenger Ford Transit van. The drive is about 50 miles on SR 528 and usually takes 55 to 75 minutes. Staying at the beach the night before a cruise? We also drive the short hop from your hotel to the ship.
- Distance
- About 50 milesVisit Space Coast lists 51
- Drive time
- 55 to 75 minutesSR 528, then A1A south
- Pickup
- Inside the terminalName sign at baggage claim
- Price
- From $159Per vehicle, one way, tolls included
How much is a shuttle from MCO to Cocoa Beach?
One flat price for the whole vehicle, not per seat, with tolls and MCO airport fees included and gratuity optional. The price is the same from Cocoa Beach back to the airport; book both directions together and save a step.
Cruise luggage takes room, so tell us how many large suitcases you are bringing and we will match the vehicle to your bags. See every route on our rates page.
| Vehicle | Seats | One-way flat rate | Per person when full |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minivan | Up to 6 | $159 | $26.50 |
| Ford Expedition or Chevrolet Suburban SUV | Up to 6 | $169 | $28.17 |
| Ford Transit 12-passenger van | Up to 12 | $229 | $19.08 |
| Ford Transit 14-passenger van | Up to 14 | $249 | $17.79 |
Orlando airport to Cocoa Beach: distance and drive time
Cocoa Beach is about 50 miles from MCO, usually 55 to 75 minutes. The route follows SR 528, the Beachline Expressway, then A1A south through Cape Canaveral. Allow extra time on weekend cruise mornings.
Road distances measured with OpenStreetMap routing in October 2026; they line up with the Port's note that MCO is about 45 minutes west of Port Canaveral.
| Trip | Miles | Drive, no stops |
|---|---|---|
| MCO to Cape Canaveral hotels | 48 | 50 to 65 minutes |
| MCO to the Cocoa Beach Pier area | 50 | 55 to 70 minutes |
| MCO to south Cocoa Beach | 52 | 60 to 75 minutes |
| Cocoa Beach hotels to the cruise terminals | 5 to 7 | 10 to 20 minutes |
| Disney Springs to the Cocoa Beach Pier | 64 | 75 to 90 minutes |
Sailing from Port Canaveral? The two-leg Cocoa Beach plan
Fly into MCO the day before your cruise, ride to a Cocoa Beach hotel, and on sailing morning you are 10 to 20 minutes from the ship. The cruise lines set tight same-day cut-offs: Disney Cruise Line lists 11:30 AM as the latest MCO arrival on embarkation day, and Carnival's transfers need you landed by 12:00 PM. A beach night turns that risk into a holiday day.
| Leg | When | Minivan | SUV | 12-passenger van | 14-passenger van |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. MCO to a Cocoa Beach hotel | Arrival day | $159 | $169 | $229 | $249 |
| 2. Hotel to your cruise terminal | Sailing day | $79 | $89 | $109 | $119 |
| Both legs, booked together | One booking | $219 | $239 | $309 | $329 |
For a group of 14, the full package comes to $23.50 per person for both rides; for six people in an SUV, $39.83 each. On sailing morning we drop you at your terminal: terminals are assigned by ship, so tell us your ship and we confirm the right one. The Port requires commercial fares to be pre-arranged and pre-paid. Some beachside hotels run their own cruise shuttle; for a couple that seat may cost less, and we are glad to handle just the airport leg.
Shared shuttle, taxi or private van: what does it cost per person?
For couples and small families, a shared seat ($25 to $30 per person) is usually the cheapest way from MCO to Cocoa Beach. One flat-priced private vehicle costs no more per person than a $30 shared seat at 6 riders and from 8 up, and it leaves when you land and goes straight to your hotel.
| Travelers | JOB, one price | JOB per person | Shared seats, $25 to $30 each | Cruise Control private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $159 | $79.50 | $50 to $60 | $185 |
| 4 | $159 | $39.75 | $100 to $120 | $185 |
| 6 | $159 | $26.50 | $150 to $180 | $265 |
| 10 | $229 | $22.90 | $250 to $300 | $265 |
| 14 | $249 | $17.79 | $350 to $420 | $318 |
Shared fares checked October 3, 2026: Cruise Control $25 per person (private $185 to $318 by group size), Cocoa Beach Express from $28 per person, and Orlando Express Shuttle $30 per person. Cocoa Beach Express is the Port's official ground transportation concessionaire. A taxi to Port Canaveral runs about $115 on MCO's own fare guide, and an UberXL to the port about $95 to $120 per car, seating up to 6.
How pickup works at Orlando International Airport
Your driver meets you inside the terminal with a name sign and walks you to the vehicle.
- 1
Share your flight number when you book.
- 2
Collect your bags. In Terminals A and B, baggage claim is on Level 2. In Terminal C, baggage claim and the Meet & Greet Area are on Level 6.
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Meet your driver, name sign in hand.
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Head east on SR 528 to the beach, with a grocery stop to stock the condo if you like.
After your cruise: Cocoa Beach to Orlando airport
Staying an extra night at the beach after you get off the ship? We drive you from the terminal to your hotel at the leg 2 price, then from Cocoa Beach to the airport at the leg 1 price. Leave Cocoa Beach about 3.5 hours before your flight: GOAA recommends reaching security 2 hours before departure, and the drive takes 55 to 75 minutes plus a cushion for Beachline traffic.
Flying home the day you dock? Book Port Canaveral to Orlando airport, or use our baggage hold for a beach or Kennedy Space Center day first.
What's included on every ride
- Meet and greet inside the terminal: quoted with your ride. Late flight? We adjust your pickup to your flight's new time (send us your flight number).
- Car seats and boosters: we carry seats and boosters for each child's age and size, priced when you book.
- A grocery stop before check-in (arranged when you book).
- Spanish-speaking drivers. Hablamos español. We drive by reservation (call or WhatsApp to check your time).
Disney to Cocoa Beach: a beach day for your group
We drive Disney groups to Cocoa Beach for the day, from any Walt Disney World resort or nearby vacation home: about 64 miles, 75 to 90 minutes each way. Visit Space Coast calls Cocoa Beach Orlando's closest beach, with surf lessons and rocket launch views.
| Option | Minivan | SUV | 12-passenger van | 14-passenger van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-off in the morning, pickup in the evening, per leg | $179 | $189 | $249 | $269 |
| Keep the vehicle and driver all day, per hour | $79 | $89 | $99 | $109 |
Fourteen people in a Transit van with drop-off and pickup pay $538 in total, or $38.43 each. Hourly hire has a minimum of 3 hours and suits groups adding stops such as Kennedy Space Center. Sailing from Disney instead? See Port Canaveral to Disney World.
MCO to Cocoa Beach on the map
The Beachline runs east from the airport to the coast; Cocoa Beach sits just south of the port. Pick a place to see its route from MCO.
Drag to move. Pinch, or Ctrl and scroll, to zoom.Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, US Census Bureau
Why families book JOB for the beach and the ship
JOB is a family-run Orlando company, and riders know Pedro and his family by name.
$1,000,000 liability insurance
Far above Florida's for-hire minimum of $125,000/$250,000/$50,000 (Fla. Stat. 324.032).
Maintained vehicles
Every vehicle is inspected and well maintained before each trip.
Family-run
You deal with the family that drives you, from the first message to the terminal curb.
What do riders say?
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Frequently asked questions
Heading to the beach?
Call, text or WhatsApp us with your flight, hotel, group size and your ship if you're cruising. We reply with a flat price.
How much is a shuttle from MCO to Cocoa Beach?
A private shuttle from MCO to Cocoa Beach with JOB starts at $159 per vehicle, one way, for up to 6 passengers. A 14-passenger Ford Transit is $249, which is $17.79 per person when full. Tolls and airport fees are included.
How long is the drive from Orlando airport to Cocoa Beach?
Cocoa Beach is about 50 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO). The drive usually takes 55 to 75 minutes on SR 528, the Beachline Expressway, and can take longer on busy cruise mornings.
Is there a shared shuttle from MCO to Cocoa Beach?
Yes. Several companies sell shared seats from MCO to Cocoa Beach hotels for about $25 to $30 per person, one way. JOB runs private rides only, which cost no more per person than a $30 shared seat at 6 riders and from 8 up.
Can you drive us from our Cocoa Beach hotel to Port Canaveral on sailing day?
Yes. The ride from a Cocoa Beach hotel to the cruise terminals takes 10 to 20 minutes and starts at $79 per vehicle. Book it together with your MCO pickup and both legs start at $219.
Do you go from Cocoa Beach to Orlando airport?
Yes, for the same flat price as the trip from MCO to Cocoa Beach. Plan to leave Cocoa Beach about three and a half hours before your flight.
Do you provide car seats on the ride to Cocoa Beach?
Yes. We carry seats and boosters for each child's age and size, and they are priced when you book. Tell us each child's age and weight when you book.
Can we stop for groceries on the way to Cocoa Beach?
Yes. We can stop at a grocery or store on the way to your hotel or rental (arranged when you book).
Do you serve Cape Canaveral hotels too?
Yes. Cape Canaveral hotels and vacation rentals are only minutes from the cruise terminals; ask us for your price from MCO.
Space Coast and cruise routes
Book your MCO to Cocoa Beach ride
Send your flight, hotel, group size and ship. We confirm the vehicle and one flat price for every leg.
JOB Transportation of Florida is an independent company and is not affiliated with Walt Disney World, any cruise line, Port Canaveral or Orlando International Airport. Third-party prices were checked in October 2026 and can change.