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The I-RIDE Trolley Orlando visitors see rolling along International Drive is the cheapest easy way to hop between I-Drive hotels, ICON Park, Pointe Orlando, the convention center, SeaWorld and both Premium Outlets. A ride costs $2, unlimited passes start at $8 a day, and the trolleys run daily from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on two lines with more than 100 stops.
What it won’t do is take you to Universal’s parks, Epic Universe, Walt Disney World or the airport. For those you combine it with a hotel shuttle, a LYNX bus or a rideshare. Below are the routes, the official fares and passes, how to pay, what the stop numbers mean, and ten hotels with a trolley stop at or near the door.
Fares, hours and stop numbers come from the I-Drive District’s I-RIDE pages and route map (printed October 1, 2025), checked in October 2026. They can change without notice.
Quick answer: Yes, the I-RIDE Trolley still runs, daily from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Red Line covers International Drive about every 20 minutes. The Green Line covers Universal Boulevard about every 45 minutes, though the FAQ says 60. A ride is $2 in exact change ($1 for ages 3 to 9, 25 cents for 65 and over, free under 3). Passes cost $8 for one day up to $22 for 14 days and aren’t sold on board. The trolley serves SeaWorld and Aquatica, but not Universal, Epic Universe or Disney.
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I-RIDE Trolley Orlando at a glance
| Feature | Red Line | Green Line |
|---|---|---|
| Main roads | International Drive, both directions | Major Blvd, Universal Blvd, Westwood Blvd |
| Ends | Orlando International Premium Outlets to Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets | Windhover Dr (north) to south I-Drive |
| Frequency | About every 20 min | About every 45 min (FAQ: 60) |
| Stops (map) | 64 | 35, plus 26 shared with the Red Line |
| Hours and fare | Daily 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m., $2 | Same hours and fare |
The I-Drive District, the business improvement district behind the service, lists 17 replica trolleys that seat 41 riders each, and its trolley page recruits drivers for Mears Transportation. An undated notice on the district’s site says Mears buses have been added, with signage in the front window, so your ride may not look like a trolley. Its printable service sheet also warns of a possible limited schedule, so check the live tracker.
Red Line and Green Line routes
Red Line: International Drive end to end
The Red Line starts at the north end of International Drive, at Orlando International Premium Outlets, and runs down I-Drive past ICON Park, Pointe Orlando and the convention center to SeaWorld. It continues to Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, loops via Daryl Carter Parkway and heads back north. Map markers run from 1 (plus 1A at Fun Spot America) to 36: red squares southbound, yellow squares northbound.
Green Line: Universal, Major and Westwood boulevards
The Green Line starts on Windhover Drive near Vineland Road (stop G1), runs down Major Boulevard, shares a few Red Line stops at the north end of I-Drive, then follows Universal Boulevard, the road behind ICON Park and Pointe Orlando. It shares stops 21 to 23 by the convention center, then follows Westwood Boulevard past SeaWorld’s hotel cluster and joins the Red Line on south I-Drive. Its stops carry a G (green circles southbound, yellow northbound). It comes far less often than the Red Line, so check the tracker first.
Transfers between lines
Transfers are free: cash riders ask the driver for a transfer coupon, and pass holders don’t need one. The route map stars the transfer stops at 1 (Oak Ridge Road, by Orlando International Premium Outlets), 21 (by the Hyatt Regency and the convention center’s West Concourse), 24 (SeaWorld) and 34 (Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets). The trolley web page’s star icons show slightly different numbers, so check with your driver.
There’s no timetable; times vary with traffic and weather. For live arrival estimates, use “Where’s My I-Ride Trolley”, the GPS tracker linked from the official page.
Where the I-RIDE Trolley goes (and where it doesn’t)
These are the main stops on the official map. Numbers alone mean Red Line; a G means Green Line.
| Destination | Stop(s) on the map | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando International Premium Outlets | 1 | North end, transfer stop |
| Fun Spot America | 1A | Next to the outlets |
| ICON Park (The Wheel, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE) | 14, G8 | ICON Park’s own page lists G9 |
| Pointe Orlando and WonderWorks | 18 (Pointe also G11) | Dining and entertainment |
| Convention center, West Concourse | 21 | Transfer stop |
| Convention center, North/South Concourse | 22 | By Destination Pkwy |
| SeaWorld Orlando | 24 | Transfer stop |
| Aquatica | 25 | SeaWorld’s water park |
| Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets | 34 | South end, transfer stop |
Pointe Orlando is a typical trolley evening: ride down after the parks, eat, and ride back before the last trolley around 10:30 p.m.
Not on the route: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay, Epic Universe, Walt Disney World, Disney Springs and the airport. The Green Line’s northern stops sit near hotels with “Universal” in their names, but no stop on the map is at a Universal park entrance.
I-RIDE Trolley fares and passes
| Ticket | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Single ride | $2.00 | Exact change only |
| Child, ages 3 to 9 | $1.00 | With a paying adult |
| Under 3 | Free | |
| Senior, 65 and over | $0.25 | Cash fare |
| 1-day pass | $8 | Unlimited rides |
| 3-day pass | $10 | Consecutive days |
| 5-day pass | $12 | Consecutive days |
| 7-day pass | $18 | Consecutive days |
| 14-day pass | $22 | Consecutive days |
Prices are per person on the official page at the time of writing. The page lists no separate child price for passes.
How to pay and where to buy passes
- Cash: drop the exact fare into the farebox next to the driver. Drivers don’t carry cash or give change.
- Passes: buy online through the official trolley page (show your email confirmation and the driver prints your passes) or at more than 100 sales locations in the area, never on board.
- Rules: multi-day passes run for consecutive days from activation and are non-refundable, including unused days.
- Groups: buying 25 or more passes gets a discount through the I-RIDE sales office (407-248-9590), in advance only.
Pass or cash? The maths
For an adult, the one-day pass ($8) equals four $2 rides, so it pays off from the fifth ride that day. The three-day pass ($10) wins from the sixth ride, the five-day ($12) from the seventh, the seven-day ($18) from the tenth and the 14-day ($22) from the twelfth. Children 3 to 9 pay $1 cash, so a one-day pass only pays off from their ninth ride. Seniors should pay cash.
Example: two adults and two children aged 3 to 9, four rides each per day for three days. Cash comes to $48 for the adults (2 x $2 x 12 rides) plus $24 for the kids (2 x $1 x 12), $72 in all. Four three-day passes cost $40. Passes for the adults with cash for the kids come to $44 ($20 + $24).
Riding tips and rules
- Food and drink: not permitted on board.
- Luggage: allowed when there’s space, but there’s no rack, so it’s no airport shuttle.
- Bikes and pets: no bikes or other personal transport. Only registered service animals may board.
- Dress code: shoes and shirts are required, and wet swimsuits aren’t allowed, so bring a cover-up for Aquatica.
- On board: enclosed, air-conditioned and heated, with stops announced in English. It’s not a narrated tour.
- Parking: there are no official park-and-ride lots. The FAQ points drivers to the public garages at ICON Park, Pointe Orlando and Hollywood Plaza.
- Lost items: call I-RIDE customer service at 407-354-5656.
Accessibility
All trolleys are ADA accessible, with a hydraulic lift and lockdown spaces for two wheelchairs. The official page lists lift limits of 600 lbs for passenger and mobility device combined, 30 inches wide and 48 inches long. If your scooter is larger, call customer service first.
Hotels on the I-RIDE Trolley route
The route map lists more than 100 places to stay. These ten, all reviewed on our site, show their nearest stop on the official map.
| Hotel | Stop (map) | Line | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy Suites ICON Park | 11 | Red | 8250 Jamaican Ct |
| Castle Hotel | 15, G9 | Both | 8629 International Dr |
| Avanti International Resort | 15 | Red | 8738 International Dr |
| Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando | 18 | Red | 9000 International Dr |
| Rosen Plaza Hotel | 20 | Red | 9700 International Dr |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando | 21 (transfer) | Both | 9801 International Dr |
| Rosen Centre Hotel | 22 | Both | 9840 International Dr |
| Hilton Orlando | 23 | Both | 6001 Destination Pkwy |
| The Point Hotel & Suites | G6 | Green | 7389 Universal Blvd |
| Westgate Palace | G6 | Green | 6145 Carrier Dr |
How we chose the five below: a stop at or near the door, fees and shuttles confirmed on the hotel’s own pages in October 2026 (or a dated capture), and a spread along the route. For more options by stretch, see our best hotels on International Drive, the hotels within walking distance of ICON Park and the hotels near the Orange County Convention Center. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book.
Avanti International Resort (stop 15)
This low-rise resort between ICON Park and Pointe Orlando is on the Red Line. Its FAQ lists an $18-plus-tax daily resort fee that covers Wi-Fi, self-parking and scheduled theme park shuttles to Universal, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld/Aquatica. As a Universal Partner Hotel, it runs a complimentary Universal and Epic Universe shuttle that you reserve in person, up to 24 hours ahead. Booking on the resort’s own website adds two free one-day I-RIDE passes. That’s a direct-booking perk, so don’t expect it with a Booking.com reservation. See our Avanti International Resort review.
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Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando (stop 18)
Across the road from Pointe Orlando, this big budget hotel names its trolley stop: both the hotel and the map say 18. The hotel says it charges no resort fees, and its FAQ lists parking at $10 a night including tax, capped at $50 per car. The FAQ describes a complimentary Universal shuttle booked 24 hours ahead at the Universal desk. Its transportation page also sells a paid Fabulous Buses shuttle that picks up curbside at Trolley Stop 18 (Magic Kingdom 7:25 a.m., EPCOT 10:15 a.m.; the page’s FAQ says 7:20 and 9:53 a.m.). That page calls the service “not complimentary” and mentions Universal too, so ask which Universal option applies. Our Rosen Inn comparison covers all four inns.
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Rosen Plaza Hotel (stop 20)
Rosen Plaza has a skybridge to the convention center and faces Pointe Orlando. Its location page lists self-parking at $29 and valet at $39, both plus tax. The complimentary Universal shuttle is first come, first served: sign up at the Concierge Desk 24 hours ahead. You board at the same spot as the LYNX and I-RIDE stop. At last check it left at 8:15 a.m. (original parks) and 8:30 a.m. (Epic Universe). Details are in our Rosen Plaza review.
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Hilton Orlando (stop 23)
Here the trolley is built into the price. The resort’s policies page lists a $47-plus-tax daily resort charge that includes two daily I-Ride Trolley passes, in-room Wi-Fi and a scheduled round trip to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT (reservations required). It puts the pickup at stop 23, at the bottom of the front drive, and lists self-parking at $38 and valet at $50 a night, plus tax. Both lines serve this stretch, and SeaWorld (stop 24) and Aquatica (25) are just south. Details are in our Hilton Orlando review.
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The Point Hotel & Suites (stop G6)
The Point rents suites with kitchens on Universal Boulevard, served only by the slower Green Line. Its FAQ says there’s no scheduled theme park shuttle and that the daily resort fee covers Wi-Fi, self-parking, the fitness center and pool towels. Our The Point Orlando review found it at $11 plus tax. The heated pool and whirlpool are open year-round, per the hotel. Expect a rideshare to Universal, and use the trolley for I-Drive evenings with time to spare. Nearby Westgate Palace is also listed at stop G6.
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Combining the I-RIDE Trolley with LYNX buses
LYNX buses fill the trolley’s gaps: Universal, the airport, Disney Springs and late nights. At the time of writing a ride costs $2 and an all-day pass $4.50 (ask the operator before you pay), and transfers last 90 minutes but aren’t valid on the same Link. The fares are separate, so an I-RIDE pass won’t work on LYNX.
| LYNX Link | Useful for | Service (weekday samples) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | I-Drive from Oak Ridge Rd past the convention center to the SeaWorld area and Vineland outlets | About every 15 min midday, about 30 on weekends; runs past midnight |
| 38 | Destination Parkway SuperStop to Universal (Universal Blvd at Hollywood Way) | About every 30 min, about 6:40 a.m. to 11:50 p.m. from the SuperStop |
| 42 | I-Drive to Orlando International Airport via the Florida Mall | Early morning to after midnight |
| 311 | Destination Parkway to the airport; some trips stop at Epic Universe | Continues to Disney Springs |
| 350 | Destination Parkway SuperStop to the Disney Springs area | About every 30 min |
The Destination Parkway SuperStop is at Destination Parkway and Tradeshow Boulevard, by the convention center’s North/South Concourse, east of trolley stops 22 and 23. Link 38 takes about 20 minutes from there to Universal, with returns from about 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. After the trolley stops at 10:30 p.m., Link 8 keeps running along I-Drive past midnight on weekdays. For airport timings, see our guide to getting from Orlando airport to International Drive.
I-RIDE Trolley vs hotel park shuttles
For park days, a hotel shuttle beats the trolley, which doesn’t reach Universal or Disney. Many I-Drive hotels run free Universal shuttles, like Avanti, Rosen Plaza and Rosen Inn above. Disney runs usually come with a fee: Avanti’s and Hilton Orlando’s are covered by their resort fees, while Rosen Inn’s Disney bus is a paid ticket. Most shuttles need a reservation, so book the day before.
A good car-free routine: hotel shuttle to the parks in the morning, trolley in the evening for dinner at Pointe Orlando or ICON Park, and a LYNX bus or rideshare when the trolley stops. SeaWorld and Aquatica are the exception, since they’re on the Red Line (stops 24 and 25). Compare hotels by shuttle in our list of Orlando hotels with free shuttles to Universal and Disney. Our guide to getting around Orlando without a car puts all the options side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the I-RIDE Trolley cost?
At the time of writing a single ride is $2 in exact change, $1 for children 3 to 9 with a paying adult, 25 cents for seniors 65 and over, and free under 3. Unlimited passes cost $8 for one day, $10 for three, $12 for five, $18 for seven and $22 for 14 consecutive days. Passes are sold online and at sales locations along I-Drive, never on the trolley.
Does the I-RIDE Trolley go to Universal Studios?
No. No stop on the official map is at Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay or Epic Universe. The Green Line runs along Universal Boulevard, but its stops serve hotels and ICON Park, not the park gates. To reach Universal, use your hotel’s shuttle, a rideshare or LYNX Link 38, which runs from the Destination Parkway SuperStop to Universal Boulevard at Hollywood Way about every 30 minutes.
What are the I-RIDE Trolley hours?
The trolley runs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. There’s no fixed timetable. Red Line trolleys come about every 20 minutes. The Green Line comes about every 45 minutes per the main page and route map, or 60 per the FAQ. Use the “Where’s My I-Ride Trolley” tracker for live arrival times, and plan a LYNX bus or rideshare for later trips.
Does the I-RIDE Trolley stop at SeaWorld?
Yes. On the official map, stop 24 serves SeaWorld Orlando and is a transfer point between the Red and Green lines, and stop 25 serves Aquatica. Wet swimsuits aren’t allowed on board, so bring a cover-up for the ride back from the water park. Discovery Cove doesn’t appear on the trolley map.
Where can I buy I-RIDE Trolley passes?
Buy them online through the official I-RIDE page or at what the I-Drive District calls more than 100 sales locations in the area. Drivers don’t sell passes. After an online purchase, show your email confirmation when you board and the driver prints your activated pass. Avanti adds two one-day passes for direct bookings, and Hilton Orlando lists two passes in its resort charge.
Is the I-RIDE Trolley wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Every trolley has an ADA hydraulic lift and space for two wheelchairs. The official page lists limits of 600 lbs combined for rider and device, 30 inches wide and 48 inches long. Registered service animals are welcome, but pets and bikes are not. For lost items or questions, call customer service at 407-354-5656.
Bottom line
The I-RIDE Trolley is still the simplest way to get around International Drive without a car: $2 a ride or $8 to $22 for unlimited passes, daily until 10:30 p.m., with stops at ICON Park, Pointe Orlando, the convention center, SeaWorld and both outlets. Pair it with a hotel park shuttle, and pick a Red Line hotel such as Rosen Plaza, Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando, Avanti or Hilton Orlando to keep the trolley at your door.
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Sources checked in October 2026: I-RIDE Trolley schedule, routes and fares, I-RIDE Trolley FAQs, I-RIDE Trolley marker map (PDF), LYNX fares and passes, LYNX Link 38 schedule.