Hi Kathleen! Welcome to planDisney! It's a pleasure to have you visit with us!
The bus ride from Disney's Port Orleans
Riverside and
French Quarter to Disney Springs is usually about 10–15 minutes, but keep in mind you’ll need to factor in wait time for the bus, which can be around 10–20 minutes depending on the time of day. Also, sometimes Disney doesn’t run direct buses from Port Orleans to Disney Springs since they offer a much nicer option, the boat.
The boat ride from Port Orleans to
Disney Springs is one of my favorite transportation options. It takes about 20–25 minutes and is a peaceful, scenic trip down the Sassagoula River. You’ll pass some beautiful views along the way, and it’s such a relaxing way to start or end your time at Disney Springs. If you have the time, I’d definitely recommend taking the boat over the bus.
Hope that helps you plan your trip, Kathleen! I think you’ll really enjoy the boat ride. It’s a little Disney magic before you even get to Disney Springs.
Toodles,
Korliss