Transfer between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne Airport (SNA)?
I'm arriving at LAX, and my friend has accommodation basically next to John Wayne Airport in Orange County.
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My research indicates that it'll take about 4 hours by public transport.
Is there not a shuttle or something between the airports that I could use? Or an alternative, faster method of transport that won't break my wallet? (I assume a taxi is going to be horrendous).
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I would suggest a shared-ride van.
At the airport, they put you in a van with several other people whose destination is in the same vicinity as yours, and then take all of you to where you are going. You get door-to-door service like a taxi but for much cheaper. Of course it is somewhat slower than a taxi because of the extra stops, and you may also wait a little while at the airport while they try to accumulate more passengers for your van, but usually it's a good trade-off.
At LAX there are two such companies operating: Super Shuttle (national chain) and Prime Time Shuttle (smaller company). Super Shuttle is quoting $35 (USD) for a one-way ride from LAX to SNA, and Prime Time says $34. You can either book online or just walk up to their desk at the airport; sometimes there is a modest discount for booking online. Tipping is optional; if you want to, you can either charge a tip to your credit card, or hand cash to the driver. I usually tip 10-20%.
It's hard to predict how long it might take, especially given LA traffic, but I would guess you'll reach your destination in under two hours. Maybe closer to one hour if you are lucky.
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Is there a shuttle between LAX and SNA?
24-7 Ride Offers Provides On-Time LAX to SNA Shuttle Transfer Services, with All the benefits of all our 24-7 Ride shuttle services. Convenient, comfortable, safe, and no-stop service for the same price as most ride share fares. Our drivers are professional, courteous, and experienced.How do I transfer from SNA to LAX?
How much is the LAX Shuttle?
FlyAway\xae Nonstop Bus Service At LAX, passengers board these buses on the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of each terminal at the blue FlyAway sign. Each bus is marked with its service location. One-way fares are $9.75 each.Does LAX offer shuttle service?
As with our shared rides, you can take a non-stop shuttle either to or from the airport. When you book your ride to LAX, we'll assign a 15-minute pick-up window, during which your shuttle will arrive.Flight from Santa Monica to John Wayne via LAX Mini Route
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Disneyland Resort Express
Rome2Rio says that you can be there in 2 hours using buses, for a total approximate cost of 48 - 53USD. The journey includes taking a Gray Line AH bus to Disneyland Hotel, followed by another Gray Line AH bus to SNA airport. This is a somewhat unorthodox approach, and might not be compatible with your departure and landing times, since it seems that the services run in synchrony with Dysneyland opening and closing times. At the time of writing, the combined price for a single journey LAX to SNA costs 50USD (30USD LAX + 20USD SNA).
Below is a screenshot of the Gray Line schedules from LAX to Disneyland Hotel, detailing pick-up modalities and times:
Once you get to Disneyland Hotel, you have the following choice of outbound services to SNA airport:
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