5 Easy Ways Get From Disney Springs to EPCOT: Explained

by Theme Park Center January 02, 2024

Knowing how to travel from one Disney property to the other can get become overwhelming for new visitors.

On this page, we'll go over the best free ways to get from Disney Springs to EPCOT.

1. Disney Bus to the Swan Hotel

The quickest way to get from Disney Springs to EPCOT is by taking the Disney bus back to the Swan Hotel and then walking to EPCOT.

The walk is a little less than a mile (0.7 miles) and is about a 15-minute walk.

Disney Springs to EPCOT

You do not have to stay at the Swan Resort to use the Disney buses.

The buses are located at the Marketplace Bus Loop, on the east side of Disney Springs.

Visitors who take this path will end up at the International Gateway.

Once they enter there, they will end up in the middle of the United Kingdom Pavilion and France Pavilion, in the World Showcase part of EPCOT.

What to Expect During the Walk From the Swan Hotel to EPCOT

The walking path uses Disney's extra-wide sidewalks, making walking in pairs or even groups enjoyable.

Along the way, you'll pass a large body of water (Crescent Lake), many restaurants, and even a bike rental station on the way.

It's a very laid-back path that offers many beautiful sights to see.

Many visitors will stop and grab something to eat on the way before entering EPCOT.

Why This is the Fastest Route

Although you'll have an additional 15-minute walk, not need to wait for a second bus, and all of the potential stops the bus may have saves you a considerable amount of time.

disney springs bus

Disney buses make their rounds every 15-20 minutes, and just the wait alone can make the transition to EPCOT much longer.

If you don't mind walking, this is by far the best path.

2. Disney Bus to Pop Century Resort

Another route to take is the Disney Bus to Disney's Pop Century Resort, and then taking another bus to transfer to EPCOT.

If you want to preserve your feet for walking for the actual park, this is a great alternative as you'll be transferring to EPCOT in comfortable seats, in a bus with cool air conditioning.

The only downside to this path is that you'll be waiting for the Disney buses twice in order to get to EPCOT.

Due to this, you'll want to account for an extra 30-40 minutes.

3. Boat to Port Orleans

If you're in the mood to sightsee, you can take the boat to Disney's Port Orleans, and then take the bus to EPCOT.

If you're not in a rush, and would like to be on the water to sightsee, this is a great alternative.

You'll be able to kick back, relax, and see Disney Springs from an angle that not everyone gets to see.

You can see for yourself in the video below:

4. Boat to Saratoga Springs

If you want to take a lesser traveled option, another option is to take the boat to Disney's Saratoga Springs, and the use the Disney bus from the resort to transfer to EPCOT.

5. Ride Sharing Services

If you're not in the mood to share, and would rather be in a vehicle with the people that you came to the park with, ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are always available.