Drive from SNA to Magic Mountain

[RJLechner]

I am looking up flights for our September trip. I can save $50 a person if I fly into SNA (Orange County/John Way) instead of flying into Burbank. My DH and I fly in Friday night (around 9PM) and plan to go to Magic Mountain Saturday and Sunday. I am wondering how bad the drive would be. According to Google maps, it's 74 miles and 1 hour 21 min. I would assume at that time, traffic would be minimal, but I know we're talking about LA area...what's minimal traffic???? Can I really make this trip in less than 1.5 hours? Is it worth saving $100 to make the drive??? (We're renting a car regardless). The return flight won't be a problem as we spending the rest of the week in Disneyland so SNA is actually our preferred airport for our return flight. TIA.

 

[WebmasterMaryJo]

I think you can make it in 1.5 hours in light-normal traffic.

It takes me 45 mins - an hour to get there, and I live about 20 minutes north of the SNA airport.

 

[RJLechner]

Thanks for the information. 90 min drive vs. $100...I think I'll take the drive. I can use the $100 to buy more Disney stuff at Disneyland!!

 

[philliplc]

depending on where you're coming from you might want to check fares to long beach (LGB). it's a little closer to MM while still very close and convenient to DL.

 

[RJLechner]

Thanks for the suggestion. I quickly checked online but sadly there aren't any non-stop flights to LGB from our home town. Thanks again

 

[jpeppers]

If you are looking for a hotel at MM go with the Embassy Suites. It is very close and you can see the park from certain rooms and the parking lot. It has a nice pool in the middle of the complex and of course free drinks from 5:30-7:30 plus appetizers and a very good breakfast. I think we ended up paying around $100 a night..........after drinks and meals I think I about broke even.

 

[RJLechner]

Thanks for the suggestion of Embassy Suites...I'll have to check it out.