Moving From Los Angeles, CA to Orlando, FL

If you love the bustling feel of big-city life in Los Angeles, then be prepared for a little change when you move to Orlando. Whereas Los Angeles has a total population of 3,792,621, making it the second largest city in the whole country, Orlando’s population is only 238,300. However, don’t let the population of Orlando fool you. Orlando has friendly people, a rich culture, beautiful landscapes and a myriad of things to do. Orlando may be smaller than Los Angeles, but bigger doesn’t always mean better!

What you can expect from a move from Los Angeles to Orlando:

If you’re driving to Orlando in your own vehicle, you can expect to be traveling quite a distance. Driving from Los Angeles to Orlando will take about 39 hours total, and you’ll be covering a distance of 2,510 miles. That can seem like a very daunting task; however, you’ll be traveling through some very interesting and historical U.S. cities along the way such as Phoenix, Arizona; Tucson, Arizona; San Antonio, Texas; Houston, Texas; Mobile, Alabama; and Tallahassee, Florida. So, although you’ll be traveling a long distance, you can plan a mini-vacation on your way to Orlando!

The Weather in Orlando

Be prepared for the weather in Orlando to be slightly different in Los Angeles. Although both cities are fairly warm all year long, Orlando’s temperatures are on average five to ten degrees warmer than temperatures in Los Angeles. Orlando has a humid subtropical climate and has an average yearly temperature of 73 F. The warmest temperatures in the summer can reach into the 90s, and the lowest temperatures in the winter can drop to the 40s. Orlando also has a hurricane risk, although the risk isn’t as high as the cities located along the coast.

Getting Around in Orlando

If you’re used to commuting via public transportation in Los Angeles, it may be a little bit more difficult in Orlando. However, Orlando offers several public transportation options including an Amtrak intercity passenger rail and LYNX, a bus service that operates routes around five surrounding counties. Additionally, if you’re used to commuting via car in Los Angeles, you should have no problem transitioning to Orlando with several major highways surrounding the city.

Getting an Education in Orlando

If you have children who are still in school, they should find it easy to transition from Los Angeles public schools to Orlando public schools. They’ll be transitioning from a district with about 800,000 total students to one with only about 180,000 students. Orlando is served by Orange County Public Schools, which is composed of a total of 179 schools including: 126 elementary schools, 34 middle schools and 19 high schools. Additionally, Orlando offers many options for private schools.

Dining in Orlando

Although Los Angeles does offer a wide variety of eclectic cuisines, Orlando certainly isn’t lacking in some of the most exotic and interesting places to eat in the country. When you move, there are a few places that are local favorites and very highly reviewed that you must try out: The Ravenous Pig, an American gastropub-style restaurant; Roy’s Restaurant, which offers several Hawaiian and Asian fusion inspired dishes; Anh Hong Restaurant, where you can get some of the best Vietnamese cuisine in the city; and Sea Thai, which offers authentic Thai cuisine including the best pad thai in the area!

Welcome to Orlando, The City Beautiful!

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