11:45AM LAX Flight?

[nlm74]

Thanks I'll book the shuttle and see what they say...probably just Disneys...

 

[Rabb it]

You're going to take 91 all the way to LAX? No, you're going to be on 91 for like 2 miles then you're going to get off on another northbound freeway.
During rush hour it's going to take over an hour to get to LAX no matter which freeway you take so really, it's a moot point.

And have you BEEN to LAX in the morning? The rule of thumb when flying is to get to the airport two hours ahead of departure. But, you're talking about getting into that labyrinth called LAX in the MORNING, when everyone else also wants to fly. I trust TSA about as far as I can throw them when it comes to getting through there in a timely manner.

So yeah, I would give myself 2 hours to get to the airport, 2 hours to get through baggage check/security and 45 minutes to get a coffee and a cinnamon roll and find a good seat next to my terminal..

Yes. I live near LAX. I passed it every day on my way to work for years. I pass it weekly when I go to DLR. I drop clients there, sometimes multiple times per day. 90 minutes to LAX from DLR would be some pretty serious traffic. On a normal, non-holiday week Tuesday the morning rush is over with a 9:45-10am arrival. There are many routes to LAX, with a traffic app it shouldn't take 90 minutes, even with traffic on 1 or 2 freeways.

If you're hiring a shuttle company, it's smart to do a reality check with the pickup time they give you, but generally they know how to navigate the entry points and the routes between terminals and it's really not a labyrinth to a shuttle driver.

If you're worried about the TSA, consider Pre-Check to expedite security.

I didn't ask if you passed it or dropped people off, I asked if you have BEEN there, taken a flight out of there, gone through TSA during the mid-morning flight rush. I understand you have some kind of chip on your shoulder, or something you're trying to prove intellectually on this online Disney message boards, but all I did was give my honest opinion to the original poster's question and provide when I personally would leave to get to my flight comfortably on time. Cool your jets Turbo..

 

[SMD]

I didn't ask if you passed it or dropped people off, I asked if you have BEEN there, taken a flight out of there, gone through TSA during the mid-morning flight rush. I understand you have some kind of chip on your shoulder, or something you're trying to prove intellectually on this online Disney message boards, but all I did was give my honest opinion to the original poster's question and provide when I personally would leave to get to my flight comfortably on time. Cool your jets Turbo..

Yes. I fly out of LAX whenever I travel. At all times of the day and from multiple terminals, though usually Terminal 1. I never said to take 91 all the way there, I don't know where you got that either. But again, the shuttle company really is the best source for the OP here.

 

[MillauFr]

I would leave your hotel at 9:00a. Should be plenty of time.

 

[Darkbeer1]

Thanks I'll book the shuttle and see what they say...probably just Disneys...

Note, Disney does not run a shuttle service. They have a deal with Gray Line to run the Disneyland Express Airport Bus, which is a scheduled service.

http://www.graylineanaheim.com/docs/DRE Brochure.pdf

The two main Shuttle Vans are Prime Time Shuttle and SuperShuttle.

 

[nlm74]

Note, Disney does not run a shuttle service. They have a deal with Gray Line to run the Disneyland Express Airport Bus, which is a scheduled service.

http://www.graylineanaheim.com/docs/DRE Brochure.pdf

The two main Shuttle Vans are Prime Time Shuttle and SuperShuttle.

Thanks, I meant Greyline.

 

[nlm74]

I just looked at the brochure. Would one take the 7:48 or 8:48 bus to make the flight at LAX that departs at 11:45 JetBlue domestic?

 

[Darkbeer1]

I just looked at the brochure. Would one take the 7:48 or 8:48 bus to make the flight at LAX that departs at 11:45 JetBlue domestic?

OK, I would want to be a Terminal 3 by 9:45 AM to check in luggage, go through security, etc.

A 7:48 pickup gets you tot he Disneyland Hotel for the 8 AM departure to LAX, and takes about 1 hour to get to Terminal 3, the 8:48 AM would get you on the 9, and there at 10 AM ish.

So for safety, I would opt for the 7:48 AM to add some time in case of traffic delays, and then expect an extra half hour to "kill" in the waiting area after the TSA security check, lots of options for a late breakfast. Gladstone's 4 Fish is a good option.

 

[nlm74]

OK, I would want to be a Terminal 3 by 9:45 AM to check in luggage, go through security, etc.

A 7:48 pickup gets you tot he Disneyland Hotel for the 8 AM departure to LAX, and takes about 1 hour to get to Terminal 3, the 8:48 AM would get you on the 9, and there at 10 AM ish.

So for safety, I would opt for the 7:48 AM to add some time in case of traffic delays, and then expect an extra half hour to "kill" in the waiting area after the TSA security check, lots of options for a late breakfast. Gladstone's 4 Fish is a good option.

Thanks so much! This is great!

 

[WDWJonasGirl]

I'm a lifelong So cal girl so I can help. With an 11:45 flight, I would reommend a shuttle time no later than 8:45-9 at the lastest