"Island New York" Doesn't Exist—But Here's How to Get from NYC to Orlando

There is no place called "Island New York." New York is a state and a city (NYC) on the U.S. mainland and islands (Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island). If you're traveling from the New York City area to Orlando, Florida, here are your options.

By Air (Fastest & Most Common)

• Flight time: 2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min nonstop
• Airports: JFK, LGA, EWR → MCO (Orlando International) or SFB (Sanford)
• Airlines: JetBlue, Delta, American, United, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Breeze
• Typical fare: $150–$400 round-trip (book 3–6 weeks ahead)
• Frequency: 30+ nonstop flights daily

By Train (Amtrak)

• Route: NY Penn Station → Orlando (via Silver Meteor / Silver Star)
• Time: 21–24 hours
• Cost: $150–$400 coach; $400–$1,000+ sleeper
• Perks: No TSA, scenic, city-center to city-center

By Car

• Distance: ~1,100 miles (1,770 km)
• Time: 16–18 hours driving (I-95 almost entire way)
• Realistic: 2–3 days with stops
• Key stops: Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, Richmond, Fayetteville, Savannah, Jacksonville

By Bus

• Greyhound, Megabus, FlixBus: 18–24 hours, $80–$200. Multiple transfers likely.

Best Bet?

Fly. Unless you have time for a road trip or fear flying, the 3-hour flight beats 18+ hours on I-95. Book Tuesday/Wednesday for lowest fares.