Using Knotts Berry Farm Hotel as base for Disneyland/Knotts

[sweet maxine]

From what I've read, it appears that I can take the OCTA Bus #460 from Knotts Berry Farm to Disneyland, and that it runs very frequently. Is this correct?

If so, I can get the KBF Hotel cheaply---much cheaper than what I can find close to Disneyland. If I can use the #460 bus, and it appears it takes ~5 to 7 mins. or so, how bad could that be?

Any thoughts, or has anyone done this before?

 

[corinne76]

Not sure on the bus, but i know when i travelled to DL as a kid with my gparents we always stayed at a hotel walking distance to knotts. I remember a shuttle to DL. If it's that much cheaper and you don't mind waiting for a bus or shuttle, i say go for it. There are other things to spend the extra money on

 

[GenGen22]

I know that ART travels from Knott's area to DL

 

[sheetz]

I think the Buena Park Radisson has their own shuttle to Disneyland so that's another option.

 

[lalasmama]

I wouldn't expect it to be 5-7 minutes. Google maps says 15-17 minutes driving, so when you add in bus stops, etc., I'd expect a half hour trip or so. However, like i often tell my hubby, there's hotel sacrifices I would make if it meant more Disney time Make sure it runs as late as you want to stay, too, so you aren't stuck getting an unexpected taxi!

 

[superlarz]

I would just stay at one of the hotels on Harbor

 

[TechGuy]

I am not sure if the time on the bus will be rewarding and it could be as long as an hour each way...I am guessing (based on my LA traffic experiences).

I see the ART bus that runs up there only run 9A to 9P, today. It may have other hours later in the season.

 

[GenGen22]

I am not sure if the time on the bus will be rewarding and it could be as long as an hour each way...I am guessing (based on my LA traffic experiences).

I see the ART bus that runs up there only run 9A to 9P, today. It may have other hours later in the season.

This is true... I remember this when we stayed in Buena Park & we're thinking about ART.

 

[GenGen22]

I think the Buena Park Radisson has their own shuttle to Disneyland so that's another option.

They do have a scheduled shuttle. From what I remember, it runs up until 30 minutes before the park closes.

 

[DLfan4]

I don't know about the bus, but I just wanted to say that we stayed at Knotts for our Disneyland trip in 2012. ( we got a great package deal with hotel, car and airfare) We really enjoyed the Knotts Berry Farm hotel.
FYI the hotel rooms do not have a fridge, but you can request a small bar fridge to be brought into your room, I think it was about $10 for the week or something around that?

And as a resort guest you can get cheap tickets for knotts park. They have great kids rides, and lots of great roller coasters for the older kids /adults.

have fun

 

[sweet maxine]

I believe you all are right about the time involved. From the bus schedule, it must be more like ~20 mins. or so. The rates are high for the hotels on Harbor across the street. Even further down Harbor is a bit expensive.

It's definitely something to think about in regard to the shuttle times and park closing times.

 

[spacemermaid]

To take the OCTA 460, you have to walk a distance from the hotel and wait on the corner of Beach & LaPalma...it's about 15-20 minutes each way, and the bus doesn't always show up right on time. The ART bus picks up/drops off right in front of the hotel, and is a much more pleasant experience, IMO.
I've taken both buses to/from Knott's from the Disneyland area many times.
I stayed at the Knott's Hotel for the first time last December...my only complaint is that the beds aren't very comfortable. I loved being able to walk to/from my room to go to the park, especially after a long day! If you can get one of the Snoopy-themed rooms, they are FABULOUS!!

 

[Canuck16]

We took a taxi back from Knotts to Sheraton Park and it took about 20 minutes or so. So I can't see a bus taking only 5 minutes with stops

 

[firefly87]

We stayed at the Knotts hotel in Feb this year during Presidents wknd. We had one of the larger rooms, 2 queens and had a rollaway brought in. Even with the rollaway, there was still plenty of room in there. There was also a fridge in our room.

We drove over to Anaheim one evening and walked around DTD. I think the drive took around 10 minutes? It was shorter than I expected. That was with our own car and we did not hit any commute traffic. I think staying at Knotts is very doable especially if it's much cheaper. Just don't know about the bus. Could you maybe rent a car? I do remember seeing that Knotts had a shuttle over to Disneyland. Just didn't check into it because we weren't going to be using it.

 

[sweet maxine]

Thanks again for all of your help!

 

[nikkislaght]

when we were there couple of weeks ago, we were talking of getting the ART to Knotts.. its the #18 from the corner of Harbor and Katella ..it runs 3 past the hour and stops early evening from the information we were given..