All roads may lead to Disneyland, but in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the journey from area airports varies in distance, time, traffic, transportation options, and best hours of the day to travel. Your starting point will determine your options for an arrival airport, but if you do have a choice, these details should be helpful.
Closest Airports to Disneyland
Depending on your location of departure, there are multiple airports to choose from when booking your trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, California.
John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA)
At about 15 miles, John Wayne Airport in Orange County is the closest airport to Disneyland (CA-55 North, I-5 North).
Drive time varies from about 18–35 minutes without traffic to up to an hour during afternoon commute time between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
On-site rental car counters are located on the Arrivals (lower) Level between Terminals A and B, across from the statue of John Wayne.
Shared and private shuttle service: Several companies provide service from SNA to Disneyland, with pick-up located on the Arrivals (lower) level in the Ground Transportation Center. Disneyland Shuttle’s large vans can accommodate parties of six or more people — numerous shuttles operate daily with special rates to Disneyland Hotel or other nearby lodging. The Disneyland Resort Express provides shuttle service from John Wayne Airport to more than 70 hotels at designated bus stops throughout the Anaheim resort area.
Transportation Network Companies: Lyft, Uber and Wingz are permitted to pick up and drop off passengers at John Wayne Airport. Drivers drop off passengers on the Departures (upper) Level at curbside and pick up their passengers on the top level of parking structures A2 and B2, as well as in the Terminal C parking structure on the upper level. Estimates are available through Uber Fare Finder (about $30 to Disneyland).
Taxi: John Wayne Airport Yellow Cab provides service from the Ground Transportation Center on the Arrivals (lower) Level between Terminals A and B. In Terminal C, cabs are available on the Arrivals (lower) level at Column 14. ($44 flat rate to Disneyland)
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Distance: 24 miles, with two main routes: CA-91 East, I-5 South; and 405 South, CA-22 East.
Drive time varies from 22–50 minutes without traffic to about an hour during afternoon commute time between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Car Rental: Major rental companies are located across from the terminal.
Shared and private shuttle service: Several companies provide service from LGB to Disneyland – Super Shuttle, Prime Time Shuttle, American Shuttle, and Premier Shuttle, among others. The Disneyland Resort Express offers shuttle service from Long Beach Airport to over 70 hotels at designated bus stops throughout the Anaheim resort area.
Transportation Network Companies: Uber, Lyft, Opoli, and Wingz are available for pick-up outside the terminal. Estimates are available through Uber Fare Finder (about $35 to Disneyland).
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the terminal. Long Beach Yellow Cab offers flat rate service to Disneyland for $45.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Distance: 34 miles, with two primary routes: I-105 East, I-5 South; and CA-91 East.
How long it should take: Drive time varies from 35–55 minutes without traffic to as much as an hour and 50 minutes during afternoon commute time between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Major rental companies are available with shuttle pick-up outside of each terminal.
Shared and private shuttle service: Several companies provide service from LAX to Disneyland – Super Shuttle, Prime Time Shuttle, and Shuttle2LAX. Alternatively, you can take the Disneyland Resort Express from Los Angeles International Airport to over 70 hotels at designated bus stops throughout the Anaheim resort area.
Transportation Network Companies: Uber and Lyft are available at LAX. Prices vary depending on the time of day and traffic. Estimates are available through Uber Fare Finder (about $50-65 to Disneyland).
Taxi: Taxis are available outside each terminal. The fare will vary depending on traffic conditions but would be approximately $100.
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
36 miles, with two routes: I-10 West, CA-57 South; and I-15 South, CA-19 West.
Drive time varies from about 35–75 minutes to as much as 90 minutes during afternoon commute time between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Complimentary shuttle service is provided for rental car customers between passenger terminals and the Consolidated Rental Car Center, where several on-airport rental car counters are located. Off-airport rental car firms provide transportation for customers between the center and their offices.
Shared and private shuttle service: Several companies provide service from ONT to Disneyland – Super Shuttle, Prime Time Shuttle, and Xpress Shuttles, among others.
Transportation Network Companies: Uber and Lyft provide drop-off and pick-up at each terminal under the designated sign. Estimates are available through Uber Fare Finder (about $55 to Disneyland).
Taxi: Taxis are available outside each terminal. Fare is approximately $100 to the Disneyland Resort area, depending on traffic conditions.
Hollywood Burbank Airport, AKA Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Distance: 45 miles, (I-5 South).
Drive time varies from 35–50 minutes without traffic to as much as two hours and 20 minutes during afternoon commute time between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Car Rental: The rental car pick-up and drop-off area is located in the Consolidated Rental Car Facility in the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center, which is about a seven-minute walk from the terminal. An elevated moving walkway is available and wheelchair service can be arranged. (818-795-6087)
\Several companies provide service from Hollywood Burbank Airport to Disneyland – Super Shuttle and Prime Time Shuttle offer pick-up at ground transportation islands outside terminals.
Transportation Network Companies: Uber, Lyft, Wingz, and Opoli serve Hollywood Burbank Airport with pick-up at the ground transportation island across from Terminal B. Estimates are available through Uber Fare Finder (about $65 to Disneyland).
Taxis are located on the ground transportation islands immediately in front of the terminal. Fares to Disneyland are about $115, depending on traffic conditions.
