Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Bus Schedule (With Stops)

One of the perks of staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is having complimentary transportation to and from the theme parks and Disney Springs. While you’ll find a variety of transportation options at the resort, some destinations require a bus ride. So for this article, we’ll focus specifically on the bus system, including average travel times, internal bus stops, and what to expect during your stay.

While we can’t predict how long you’ll wait for a bus, we’ve tracked multiple routes to provide real travel time averages from Disney’s Polynesian to destinations that require a bus route. Bus service is the only option from the resort to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs.

It’s also important to know that the Polynesian often shares bus service to these destinations with Disney’s Contemporary Resort. (This change took place in July 2026; the resort formerly shared a bus service with the Grand Floridian.) When you leave the Polynesian, you’ll head directly to the parks. This is how the routes work:

• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Destination)

Therefore, you’ll have an extra stop at Disney’s Contemporary on the return trip:

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Board Bus)
• Disney’s Contemporary Resort (1st Stop)
• Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (2nd Stop)

*Extra buses are usually available to the theme parks first thing in the morning. So, you might not always have that extra stop. (See Disney Resorts that Share Bus Services if you want to learn more.)

Bus Stop at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

The bus stop at Disney’s Polynesian Resort is to the left when you exit the Great Ceremonial House’s front entrance. It sits directly under the monorail tracks. A long pavilion is available, but the surrounding area is not covered. So, if it’s raining, you’ll have a decent outdoor walk to the lobby or your building.

It’s also important to note that bus service is not provided from the Polynesian to Magic Kingdom or Epcot. For Magic Kingdom, you can walk, boat, or take the monorail. For Epcot, you must take the monorail. If you’re staying at the Island Tower, you will also use the bus stop at the Polynesian. We have a separate write-up that shares the distance of the walk from the Island Tower to the Poly’s bus stop.

The new bus stop at the Polynesian opened in July 2026. For reference, it’s in the same location as the previous stop. Here is a photo we took a few weeks before it officially opened.

Average Bus Travel Times from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Here are our average travel times for the bus service at Disney’s Polynesian. It’s important to note that our travel times do not include how long we waited for the bus. Wait time signs are posted at the resort bus stop, indicating when the next bus will arrive. After you’ve checked into the resort, you can also use the My Disney Experience app to preview wait times for the next bus.

The times below are how long it takes to get between the resort and the destination. They are the average of several trips and do not consider extenuating circumstances like significant traffic.

Buses From:	To:	Time:
Polynesian	Hollywood Studios	13 minutes
Polynesian	Disney’s Animal Kingdom	20 minutes
Polynesian	Disney Springs	18 minutes

*Remember these routes will be slightly longer on return trips due to the extra stop at Disney’s Contemporary.

Final Thoughts

We hope you enjoyed this preview of the bus times at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. For more on getting around the resort, see our overview of transportation at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. For a more detailed look at the buses, you might enjoy our guide to how the buses work at Disney World or our bus schedules for every Disney Resort. If you want to learn more about getting around in general, our guide to transportation at Disney World is a good place to start.

Not sure how to get from your resort to the Magic Kingdom or another resort for dining? Our free Disney Polynesian transportation PDF includes the best routes (bus, boat, monorail, or Skyliner) to popular destinations. 

Resorts Gal Disclaimer: All photos and information provided (including travel times) are based on our experience, time spent at the resort, and expenditures.