From the airport to Disneyland
Which airport?
According to Disney, John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County is the nearest airport, about 15 miles (24 km) away. Coming from Europe, you'll usually arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), roughly 40 miles (64 km) away. Other airports in the region are Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT), Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and San Diego (SAN).
After a long flight, a taxi or shuttle is often more pleasant than getting straight behind the wheel in the heavy traffic.
From LAX
- Shuttle: vans from companies including Karmel Connect run to the hotels around Disneyland. You board on the middle island in front of the terminal (Lower/Arrival Level). Ideally, book your ride in advance.
- Taxi or Lyft: straight to your hotel; you'll see the price upfront in the app.
- Public transport: take shuttle bus G to Aviation Station, the Metro Green Line to Norwalk and from there the Metro Express 460 to Disneyland. Cheap, but it takes a long time.
- Hire car: handy if you also want to see Los Angeles or the coast.
From John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Taxis, shuttles and limousines depart from the Ground Transportation Center on the arrivals level, in the East Parking Structure. You cross at the traffic lights by the John Wayne statue. A taxi seats five people; ask for a fixed fare to the resort. You can pick up hire cars from companies including Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt in car parks A2 and B2.
By bus, take OCTA route 76 and then route 43 to the Harbor-East Shuttle Area, a two-minute walk from the resort.
Book in advance
According to Disney, it's best to arrange a shuttle or limousine before you arrive.
Hire car at the hotel
Pixar Place Hotel has an Enterprise Rent-A-Car desk, handy for a day out.
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