How do I get from Epcot to Disney Springs?

The only way to get to Disney Springs from any theme park is to take a bus from a Disney Resort. So, the most convenient and fastest transportation option would be to exit Epcot between France and the United Kingdom, walk to Disney's Boardwalk Inn or take a ferry.



There is no direct bus from the gates of EPCOT to Disney Springs; this is a strategic move by Disney to prevent theme park guests from using the free Disney Springs parking lot to access the parks. To travel between the two locations using free Disney transportation, you have a few options. The most common route is to take a bus from the EPCOT bus loop to any Disney Resort hotel (such as Saratoga Springs, which is closest, or the Riviera) and then transfer to a bus headed to Disney Springs. If you are at the back of EPCOT (International Gateway), you can walk or take a boat to the BoardWalk, Yacht Club, or Beach Club resorts and catch a Disney Springs bus from their respective bus stops. For the fastest trip, most guests in 2026 opt for a Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, or a Disney Minnie Van), which takes about 10–15 minutes and drops you off directly at the Disney Springs West Side or Marketplace hubs, saving you the 45–60 minutes typically required for a bus transfer.

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