The 2016 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems
(CTS 2016)
October 31 - November 04, 2016
The Florida Hotel and Conference Center
Orlando, Florida, USA
CTS 2016 TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO REACH ORLANDO:
There are several choices a traveler will have to reach Orlando.
By Air
AIRPORT and TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 6 miles away from the conference hotel.
Terminals A and B at MCO serve many domestic and international carriers as shown on the airport’s airlines page.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - MCO
There is no courtesy shuttle to the hotel so you will have to choose between a taxi, shared van service, local bus service or a rental car.
TAXI
Taxi service from the airport to the conference hotel will cost approximately $35 one way.
Taxis are located in:
Terminal A, on the Ground Transportation Level (Level) 1, at Commercial Lane parking spaces: A5-A8 and A22-A25.
Terminal B, on the Ground Transportation Level (Level) 1, at Commercial Lane parking spaces: B5-B8 and B30-B34.
Taxi Companies:
Ace Metro/Luxury Cab 407-855-1111
Diamond Cab Company 407-523-3333
Quick Cab 407-447-1444
Star Taxi 407-857-9999
Town & Country Transport 407-828-3035
Mears Taxi 407-422-2222
Yellow/City Cab
Taxis may carry up to 9 passengers, and charge the same rate regardless of the number of passengers. All taxicabs picking up at the Airport are regulated by the City of Orlando’s Vehicle-for-Hire ordinance which requires fares to be determined by a taximeter. Flat rate fees are not authorized. Therefore metered rate may vary from the approximate rate quoted above.
SHARED VANS
Mears Transportation offers a shared van service from the Orlando Airport. The cost is approximately $18/$29 (one-way/round-trip). You can prearrange your transportation via this link. They can also be reached at +1-407-423-5566 .
The shuttles are located:
In Terminal A, on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), at the Commercial Lane parking spaces: A19-A21.
In Terminal B, on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), at the Commercial Lane parking spaces: B27-B29.
BUSES
Local buses are Located in Terminal A, on the Ground Transportation Level (Level 1), at Commercial Lane spaces A38-A4. The cost is $2 for a one-way fare.
Take the Lynx bus 42 or bus 111 to the Florida Mall Superstop bus stop which is a short 5 minute walk to the conference hotel entrance. Each bus will take about 30-35 minutes. Visit the Lynx website for bus route planning and schedules.
RENTAL CARS
The Orlando airport has rental car companies both on and off the airport.
The following rental car companies are ON airport property:
Alamo 1-800-327-9633
Avis 1-800-831-2847
Budget 1-800-527-0700
Dollar Car Rental Domestic: 1-800-800-4000
International: 1-800-800-6000
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1-(800) 325-8007
E-Z Rent A Car 1-(800) 277-5171
Firefly Car Rental 1-(407) 859-8733
Hertz Car Rental 1-(800) 654-3131
National 1-(800) 227-7368
Thrifty 1-(800) 367-2277
The following rental car companies are OFF airport property and provide shuttle vans to/from the airport
Ace Rent A Car (866) 957-6074
Aco Rent A Car (305) 526-0441
Action Car Rental (407) 240-2700
Advantage Car Rental (407) 203-1204
American Car Rental (407) 857-1575
Bandago Rent A Van (866) 868-7826
Carl's Rent A Van (407) 849-5211
Economy Rent-A-Car (888) 538-3598
Florida Van Rentals (866) 322-4400
Fox Rent A Car (855) 849-4214
Global Rent A Car (866) 957-6074
Magna Auto Rentals (321) 269-6851
Nu Rent A Car (407) 240-2700
Park N Go (407) 777-7700
Payless Car Rental (407) 856-5539
Rent Max Car Rental (407) 734-5248
Signature Car Rental (888) 538-3598
Sixt Rent A Car (888) 941-7498
Sutherland Rental Car (321) 424-3416
Value Car Rental (407) 574-3004
By Car/Bus
LYNX, Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority.
By Train
Train passengers can enjoy easy access to the Amtrak rail system.
Visitors traveling around International Drive can hop on board the I-Ride Trolley, a hop-on, hop-off service route exclusive to the International Drive Resort area.
Orlando’s public transportation system, LYNX, is a great way to get around town.
SunRail, Orlando’s commuter rail system, offers train service between Debary and Orlando.
TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE ORLANDO AREA
AIRPORT and TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
See above.
ORLANDO METRO MAP