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Planning a visit to LEGOLAND Florida Resort? Knowing how to get there can make your day much easier, especially if you’re traveling from Orlando, Tampa, or somewhere nearby. While the theme park is often associated with Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida is actually located in Winter Haven, Florida, right between Orlando and Tampa.
Whether you’re driving, flying into the area, or looking for a shuttle there, you have several options to reach the park. In this guide, you’ll learn about directions to LEGOLAND Florida, transportation options, parking, and what to know before you set off, so you spend less time figuring out the journey and more time enjoying the park. 🚗
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Where Is LEGOLAND Florida Resort?
The LEGOLAND theme park in Florida is located in Winter Haven, in Central Florida, between Orlando and Tampa. Inside the resort, you’ll find the LEGOLAND Water Park, SEA LIFE Florida, LEGOLAND Hotel, and Pirate Island Hotel all sharing the 1 LEGOLAND Way address, which is also commonly stylized as One LEGOLAND Way.
The PEPPA PIG theme park also shares this address, but is technically not part of the LEGOLAND Resort. LEGOLAND Beach Retreat has its own address at 100 LEGOLAND Way, directly across the street from the theme park.
So, how far is LEGOLAND once you’re on the road? Expect anywhere between 45 minutes and an hour when driving in from downtown Tampa or from the Orlando theme parks.
The GPS Addresses to Use
If you need the GPS coordinates to get there, enter the following addresses into your navigation system:
- Main resort: 1 LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884. If that doesn’t come up, use 6000 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL 33884.
- Beach Retreat: 100 LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884.
How to Get to LEGOLAND Florida From Orlando
Travel Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes
Average Distance: 50 – 55 miles
Three turns, and the last one is hard to miss:
- Take I-4 West to exit 55 (US Highway 27 South).
- Turn right off US-27 at State Road 540 / Cypress Gardens Boulevard.
- The park is four miles on the left.
This is also the drive from Orlando International Airport (MCO), so a rental car picked up at the airport follows the same route. During your drive, you’re going to encounter all-electronic tolling via Toll-By-Plate, which bills the registered car owner or the car rental company. These are typically $2 to $6 fees, excluding administrative fees from the rental company.
How to Get to LEGOLAND Florida From Tampa
Travel Time: 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Average Distance: 60 to 65 miles
Coming east, you’ll cut across Polk County:
- Take I-4 East to Exit 27 (Polk County Parkway).
- Take Exit 14 to Winter Haven, turn east onto SR 540, and follow it eight miles to Hwy 17 North.
- Turn left and follow Hwy 17 North for two miles, over the bridge, to Cypress Gardens Boulevard. Turn right.
- LEGOLAND Way will be on your right.
The route works the same from Tampa International Airport (TPA). You’ll also encounter electronic tolls on this trip that cost around the same amount.
How to Get to LEGOLAND Florida From Lakeland
Travel Time: 30 to 45 minutes
Average Distance: 20 to 24 miles
If you’re coming from Lakeland, you’ll need to:
- Follow E Orange Street to US-98 South / Bartow Road.
- Continue south on US-98, then take FL-540 East toward Winter Haven.
- Follow Cypress Gardens Boulevard to LEGOLAND Way.
- Turn right onto LEGOLAND Way. LEGOLAND Florida will be ahead.
Which Airport Should You Fly Into?
There are two major airports you can fly into. Orlando International (MCO) is the closest major airport at 50 miles, and the one most guests use. Tampa International (TPA) is around 60 miles away, just from the other side. Either way, you’re on one of the routes above.
Two smaller options exist: Orlando Sanford International (SFB) at 77 miles, and Lakeland Linder International (LAL), the nearest of all at 23 miles but with limited commercial service.
None of them run shuttle services to the resort, so you’ll need a rental car, rideshare, a taxi, or a private transfer.
Is There a Shuttle to LEGOLAND Florida?
Yes, but only from Orlando. The LEGOLAND Express is a round-trip service you buy directly from the resort. Here are some key details:
- ICON Park (8401 International Drive): departs at 8:30 a.m. from the parking garage bus stop facing Universal Boulevard.
- Disney Springs (1478 E Buena Vista Drive): departs at 9:00 a.m. from the West Side Bus Loop near Cirque du Soleil.
- Return: roughly 30 minutes after the park closes, so check closing time for your date.
- Price: from $8 per person, and everyone in your party needs a ticket.
- Availability: select dates only, with limited seating.
- Travel Time: It takes on average 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes (similar to private transport), so you can expect to arrive at LEGOLAND Florida between 10:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Book the LEGOLAND Florida shuttle early to ensure you’re able to get seating before it’s sold out. This ticket only covers the date and pickup point you choose, and admission isn’t included, so get your LEGOLAND Florida tickets separately. There’s wheelchair space on board, but no wheelchair rentals, and stroller storage is limited.
LEGOLAND Florida Map
Once you arrive, download and use the LEGOLAND Florida park map to find your way around and locate rides, attractions, dining, and more. Or download the official LEGOLAND Florida park app to use the interactive GPS-enabled map.
LEGOLAND Florida Parking Prices
Parking isn’t included in standard tickets and needs to be pre-purchased or bought at the park. Here’s what parking at LEGOLAND Florida will cost you.
| Parking type | Price (plus tax) |
| Cars | From $35 |
| Covered premium | $50 |
| 1-day valet | $55 |
| Campers and RVs | $45, on-site only |
| Motorcycles | $35, on-site only |
| Buses and bicycles | Free |
| Accessible parking (with designated disability parking spaces) | Same as regular parking |
Before you arrive:
- Toll and ticket booths open approximately 45 minutes before the theme park opens.
- Pre-paid parking is recommended. Buy online and show the barcode at the toll booth for faster entry, or pay on arrival. It doesn’t include admission.
- Standard spaces are roughly a 5–10 minute walk from the main entrance; covered premium spaces are closer.
- Preferred and Premium annual passholders park free, and wheelchair-accessible spaces near the guest entrance require a valid placard.
- Campers, RVs, and semi-tractor trailers park near the bus area, subject to availability, with placement set by the attendant.
- Re-entry is available the same day with a valid parking stub.
- If you’re going to be visiting the park multiple times in a year, you can save big by purchasing a LEGOLAND Florida Annual Pass. Note that Standard annual passes don’t include free parking, but the other two tiers do.
Dropping someone off? You can do that without paying to park. As you enter the lot, look for the signed drop-off area on the right of the LEGOLAND Florida theme park entrance.
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Other Ways to Get to LEGOLAND Florida
If you don’t want the hassle of renting a car or are unable to get a seat on the official shuttle, you still have other options for getting to LEGOLAND Florida.
Rideshare options like Uber or Lyft, as well as taxis, work as airport transfers. However, Winter Haven is a small city compared to Orlando and Tampa, so you’ll need to plan ahead for the trip back.
FAQs About Getting to LEGOLAND Florida
What is the closest airport to LEGOLAND Florida?
Orlando International (MCO) is the closest major airport at 50 miles, and the one most guests use. That said, Lakeland Linder (LAL) is the closest at 23 miles, but it has limited commercial service.
How long is the drive from Orlando to LEGOLAND Florida?
The official estimate is 45 minutes from MCO and other major Orlando theme parks. However, a more realistic figure factoring in traffic is closer to an hour.
Is there a shuttle from Orlando to LEGOLAND Florida?
Yes. The LEGOLAND Express runs round-trip from ICON Park and Disney Springs on select dates, starting at $8 per person, with park admission sold separately.
How much is parking at LEGOLAND Florida?
Cars start at $35 plus tax, covered premium is $50, and 1-day valet is $55. Buses and bicycles park free. Use the LEGOLAND map for Florida to find where the parking is.
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