Transportation Questions

[cruisedad]

I hope some Disney friends on the westcoast can help. We are planning a trip to DL and hope to be staying at the DVC Grand Calif. We are flying to San Fran to visit family and then to LA and will be renting a car. We are looking to see which is better to fly out of, LAX or John Wayne Airport? Also while at DL we would like to see sights in LA. Is there public transportation to/from DL to downtown LA?

 

[HydroGuy]

We are flying to San Fran to visit family and then to LA and will be renting a car. We are looking to see which is better to fly out of, LAX or John Wayne Airport?

John Wayne (SNA) is certainly closer and more convenient - but may have less frequent and/or convenient flights.

See "Airport Proximity to DLR and Ground Transportation Information" by 3TinksAndAnEeyore www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2318297

Is there public transportation to/from DL to downtown LA?

Wish I could help there. LA and SoCal in general is car-centric with all the freeways. There are buses you can take to Universal Studios but that is not really downtown LA. Hopefully someone else can help. If you already have a rental car why don't you use that?

 

[cruisedad]

If we have to we will use the car but was hoping to not have to hunt for parking. Would rather use public transportation if its available.

 

[mystic_path]

Agree with Hydroguy on the Airports. I would suggest SNA (John Wayne). It is closer and more convenient. Once your arrive at SNA you can get a shuttle or a taxi for around $40 one way, to your hotel. Then when you arrive at your Disney hotel everything you really need is within walking distance. Renting a car is almost usless unless you want to get out and explore the area a bit more.

As for going to L.A May I suggest looking into Southern California Grayline tours. They have this amazing Deluxe package for $96 USD per person, which gives you a full day at Universal studios (Your there for park opening), and then after park closing, you get back on your bus, which gives you a full L.A/Hollywood experience with a tour guide to boot, which points out celebrity houses, where certain movies were filmed, celebrity hang outs, where some celebs got busted for certain things, etc.

On this tour you will see such things as...

Trendy Melrose Avenue, Santa Monica Boulevard and Sunset Strip, home to such trendy spots as the Chateau Marmont Hotel, Whiskey A Go Go, House of Blues and much more! A stop at Hollywood Boulevard, offers time to explore the stars on the Walk of Fame and the foot and hand prints at Mann’s Chinese Theatre. Top off your evening with a quick photo stop at Downtown LA’s beautiful music center including the Disney Concert Hall.


Best thing about this tour is that transportation is included. The tour bus picks you up at your hotel, takes you to LA to do this entire Universal/Hollywood tour and then drives you right back to your Anaheim hotel, at the end of the day so you dont have to drive when your ran off your feet and totally exhausted. I have been on this tour a few times now and I would HIGHLY recommend it.