Wondering how to get to Disneyland Resort from the airport?
This is one of the most asked questions. Pre-Genie 😉 this was probably one of the most stressed over too. Getting to the resort after a flight is important, as is getting back in time for your flight home, so it’s not wander!
Here are several options for getting to and from the airport. I have listed options by airport!
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The Metro bus and rail service offers low fares to and from the airport in Los Angeles. You’re looking at a 2+ hour ride one way. Metro offers fares one way for $1.75 – $2.50, day pass for $7, and a 7 day pass for $12.50. They also offer discounts for low-income (LA county residents purchasing a weekly or monthly pass, students enrolled in participating schools, and seniors (62+).
- After exiting the baggage claim area, wait under the LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections sign on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal.
- Ride the bus/shuttle marked “G” to the Aviation Station and proceed to the west end of the platform.
- Board the Metro Rail Green Line headed east toward Norwalk.
- Once you arrive at the Norwalk Station, board the Metro Express Line 460 bus headed to the Disneyland Resort.
Shuttles and Limosines
It’s best to arrange your transportation prior to arriving at the airport.
- Limousines may charge a flat rate that is close to the rate charged by a taxi service.
- Vans pick up passengers on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal.
- Karmel Shuttle, which provides service to the Disneyland Resort area, picks up passengers on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal on the middle island curb under the white sign marked “Passenger Pickup.”
Karmel Shuttle provides quality airport transportation throughout Orange County, Anaheim, Fullerton, Los Angeles and Southern California with clean, late-model vehicles. A round trip to and from LAX will be ~$126 for up to 5 adults, $200 for up to 9 adults.
Based on the number of passengers in your party, one of the following vehicles may be scheduled for your service: unmarked transport vans, black SUVs and town cars. For your peace of mind, all vehicles will either have a Karmel logo on the side or a Karmel sign in the windshield area.
After you’ve collected your luggage, call (714) 670-3480 Ext 2 for pickup. Or, if you’ve provided a cell phone number and have received a text alert upon landing, tap the “Ready to Go” link in the text from Karmel Shuttle. You’ll be provided with both a vehicle number and a license plate number. Be sure to match these numbers with the vehicle sent to pick you up.
Here is a list of several transportation options to and from LAX.
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
John Wayne Airport is the closest airport to the Disneyland Resort.
The Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) offers low fares with a regular pass once way for $2 and $5 for a day pass per adult and can take 1-2 hrs.
- Upon exiting baggage claim, take Airport Way to the Airport-Arrival Terminal in Santa Ana.
- Take Bus Route 76 West to the MacArthur-Harbor Blvd. stop.
- Walk to Harbor Blvd. and turn left. Continue until you reach the Harbor-MacArthur Blvd. stop.
- Board Bus Route 43 North and exit at Harbor-East Shuttle Area in Anaheim. The Disneyland Resort is approximately a 2-minute walk from this stop.
Shuttles, Limosines, and Taxis
Karmel Shuttle provides quality airport transportation throughout Orange County, Anaheim, Fullerton, Los Angeles and Southern California with clean, late-model vehicles. A round trip to and from LAX will be ~$126 for up to 5 adults, $200 for up to 9 adults.
Based on the number of passengers in your party, one of the following vehicles may be scheduled for your service: unmarked transport vans, black SUVs and town cars. For your peace of mind, all vehicles will either have a Karmel logo on the side or a Karmel sign in the windshield area.
After you’ve collected your luggage, call (714) 670-3480 Ext 2 for pickup. Or, if you’ve provided a cell phone number and have received a text alert upon landing, tap the “Ready to Go” link in the text from Karmel Shuttle. You’ll be provided with both a vehicle number and a license plate number. Be sure to match these numbers with the vehicle sent to pick you up.
This is a shuttle service offering private nonstop service in vehicles ranging from compact size to large SUV to accommodate varying party sizes. The price ranges from ~$135 to $180 for a roundtrip ticket.
Taxicabs are always an option. There’s no preplanning for this service and they are readily available at the airport. Be sure to inquire about a flat rate for a one-way trip to the Disneyland Resort.
More options for SNA can be found here!
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
There are a number of shuttles and limousines available that can take you directly to the Disneyland Resort.
- Upon exiting baggage claim, cross Donald Douglas Drive to the Ground Transportation island next to the covered parking structure. It’s best to arrange your transportation prior to arriving at the airport.
- Karmel Shuttle, which provides service to the Disneyland Resort area, picks up in front of the terminal at the middle island curb.
- Limousines may charge a flat rate that is close to the rate charged by a taxi service.
- Taxicabs are available for direct transportation service to the Disneyland Resort area. After exiting baggage claim, cross Donald Douglas Drive to the Ground Transportation island next to the covered parking structure. There are many cabs available that charge a flat rate for a one-way trip to the Disneyland Resort area.
The Metro and OCTA operate a network of interlinked bus routes and rail lines that service Los Angeles and Orange County.
- Upon exiting baggage claim, walk or take a short taxi ride to the Southeast corner of Spring Street and Lakewood Boulevard.
- Take the Long Beach 102 bus heading east to the Norwalk/Wardlow stop.
- From the Northeast corner, take Orange County Bus Route 46 east to the Ball/Cast stop.
- Board Orange County Bus Route 430 heading east to the Harbor-East Shuttle Area in Anaheim. The Disneyland Resort is approximately a 2 minute walk from this stop.
See all options at LGB here!
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
Burbank airport is quite a haul to Disneyland, but there are transportation options.
Shuttles, Limos, Taxis
There are a number of shared-ride shuttles and limousines available that can take you directly to the Disneyland Resort.
- Shuttles and taxicabs are available on the ground transportation island in front of Terminal A and Terminal B, although it’s best to arrange your transportation prior to arriving at the airport.
- Limousines may charge a flat rate that is sometimes close to the rate charged by a taxi service.
Amtrak and Metrolink
Hollywood Burbank Airport is directly served by Amtrak and Metrolink transportation services.
To access the train station call (818) 565-1308 to board the Airport Parking Lot C Shuttle or wait for the shuttle to arrive at the ground transportation island. Train station shuttles are a complimentary service of Hollywood Burbank Airport and run frequently on a daily basis. If the shuttles are not in service, any bus that is operating will provide service to the train station.
Once at the train station, you can take Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner that directly connects the airport to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink Station (ARTIC). There are several departure times each day. Metrolink’s Ventura County Line also links the airport with Los Angeles Union Station, with a number of daily departures.
- Once you reach Union Station, transfer to the Orange County Metrolink or Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner that will take you directly to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink Station (ARTIC).
- When you arrive at ARTIC, you may transfer to the Anaheim Resort Transit Route 15 bus, which will take you directly to the Disneyland Resort, or you can transfer to the OCTA Bus Route 50 and exit at the Katella-Harbor Blvd. stop with a short walk along Harbor Blvd. (approximately 3 blocks) to the Disneyland Resort.
You can find more transportation info for Burbank here.
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Ontario is a little closer than Burbank, but it’s still a haul!
Information on authorized ground transportation companies is displayed on a board across from baggage claim.
- Upon exiting baggage claim, you can find door-to-door van service along the island curbs. Service is available on a walk-up basis as well as by advance reservations. The California Public Utilities Commission requires that drivers maintain a price list identifying the specific rates for transportation between the airport and surrounding cities. Curbside ambassadors are available to assist you with your ground transportation needs daily.
- Taxicabs are available curbside outside of baggage claim on a walk-up basis. They must be equipped with a dashboard meter or rate card which is plainly visible to all passengers in the front and back seats of the vehicle.
- Chauffeured limousines, charter buses and charter vans provide transportation services by advance reservation only and charge fees based on vehicle mileage, time of use or a combination thereof. These charges typically vary according to the vehicle’s passenger capacity and size of the group being transported. When you make a reservation, a representative will direct you to a clearly marked location to meet your vehicle.
Omnitrans and Metrolink
Omnitrans is a public transit agency that serves the San Bernardino Valley while Metrolink is a commuter rail line that services all of Southern California. Upon exiting baggage claim, take a courtesy airport shuttle to the Omnitrans bus stop near Vineyard and Terminal 2.
Option 1:
- Take Bus Route 61 southwest to the Downtown Pomona Metrolink Station located on 1st St. and S. Garey Ave.
- Transfer to the Metrolink Riverside Line headed west to Union Station in Los Angeles, then transfer to the Metrolink Orange County Line headed south to Anaheim.
- Once you arrive at Anaheim Station, you may transfer to the Anaheim Resort Transit Route 15 bus, which will take you directly to the Disneyland Resort or you can transfer to the OCTA Bus Route 50 and exit at the Katella-Harbor Blvd. stop. From there, it’s a short walk along Harbor Blvd. (approximately 3 blocks) to the Disneyland Resort.
Option 2:
- You may also take Omnitrans Bus Route 61 headed north to the Fontana Metrolink Station on Orange Way.
- Transfer to the San Bernardino Line headed west to Union Station in Los Angeles, where you will then transfer to the Orange County Line headed south to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink Station.
- Once you arrive at Anaheim Station, you may transfer to the Anaheim Resort Transit Route 15 bus, which will take you directly to the Disneyland Resort or you can transfer to the OCTA Bus Route 50 and exit at the Katella-Harbor Blvd. stop. From there, it’s a short walk along Harbor Blvd. (approximately 3 blocks) to the Disneyland Resort.
You can see several of the transportation options here.
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Head up the coast to the Disneyland Resort by traveling aboard a train, shuttle, taxi or limo. This one is the largest distance from Disneyland.
Shuttles, Limousines and Taxicabs
There are a number of shared-ride shuttles and limousines available that can take you directly to the Disneyland Resort. Shuttle service is available at the transportation plazas across from Terminals 1 and 2, and curbside at the Commuter Terminal, although it’s best to arrange your transportation prior to arriving at the airport. Limousines may charge a flat rate that is sometimes close to the rate charged by a taxi service.
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Amtrak and Metrolink
San Diego’s MTS connects passengers from the airport to multiple public transportation options at Santa Fe Depot.
- From the airport, take San Diego Transit’s Route 992 bus to the Santa Fe Depot then take Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner for a 2-hour trip to Anaheim.
- From Terminal #1 or Terminal #2, walk approximately one block southeast on Airport Terminal Rd. Walk straight to the N. Harbor Drive ramp, then a short distance south until you arrive at the Airport Station.
- Take the MTS bus route 992 (Airport/Downtown) and exit on Broadway at Kettner and walk north to Santa Fe Depot. Trains run every 10 minutes between 5:00 AM. and 12:50 AM daily.
- From the Santa Fe Depot train station in downtown San Diego, take Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner or the North County Transit District’s Coaster to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink Station.
- Once you arrive at Anaheim Station, transfer to the Anaheim Resort Transit Route 15, which will take you directly to the Disneyland Resort. You may also transfer to the OCTA Bus Route 50 and exit at the Katella-Harbor Blvd. stop with a short walk along Harbor Blvd. (approximately 3 blocks) to the Disneyland Resort.
Amtrak operates 7 days a week, 365 days per year, with 12 scheduled round trips. The Coaster operates Monday through Saturday. However, there is no service on Sunday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas Day.
See all options here!
Resource: Disney Parks: Disneyland
