Transporation from John Wayne airport to Disney area hotel?

[Cin]

Hi, I am taking my first trip to Disneyland and as a single traveler what is the best and most economical way to get from the airport to my hotel in the Disneyland area? And return trip back to airport? Thanks!

 

[Davin_Felth]

SuperShuttle has worked really well for me when traveling alone. A quick search on their website shows $11 for a round trip (without looking for a discount or factoring in a tip).

 

[bumbershoot]

I personally like Karmel Shuttle over all the other options I've tried (Super Shuttle, the Express bus run by Grayline, and cab).

 

[BrianL]

I was considering using Uber if I end up going soon (which I am strongly considering). I used the Disney bus once (I had booked a "Good Neighbor" hotel; not such a good idea really, at least, where we stayed wasn't), and it was included in my stay, but not very expedient.

 

[Disneyluvr2]

The shuttles are so inexpensive at the airport, ($11.00 from the airport to your hotel) and there are always several lined up and ready to go. You don't even need to make a reservation, just show up and they'll put you on the first one with an empty seat.

Going back to the airport is always more expensive. We usually grab a taxi voucher at the Grand or the Disneyland hotel. You can do this even if you aren't staying on site. It's a $35 flat fee back to the airport with the voucher. It will be more if you call a cab on your own. You can arrange for a shuttle to pick you up, but they always arrive sooooo early, sometimes 3 hours before your flight.

 

[Cin]

Thanks you so much for the help! It is greatly appreciated. 9 more days until Disneyland!!!

 

[GenGen22]

We always use supershuttle (me & DD) I tried kernel shuttle once but won't do it again as I personally had a bad experience. Shupershuttle is safe imo & I never have to wait. There is a coupon here: http://visitanaheim.org/coupons

 

[Canuck16]

We took the Super Shuttle and it worked out great for us!

 

[Angrose]

I usually go the same route as @Disneyluvr2. I hate being tied to the shuttle schedules on the way back to the airport and want to maximize my time in the parks, so I usually just hop in a cab about an hour and a half before my departure. Works great!
That said, I have recently found some great rates on rental cars. If your hotel includes parking then that's a great option as well. Seriously, when we went in June we stayed at Hojos (free parking) and our rental car was only $60 for 4 days!!

 

[Hofmanns4]

I second the rental car possibility. We also recently got a car for $56 total for 4 days. Next trip cheapest was $120, so it is not always the best option, but I just keep checking rates.

 

[Cin]

Thank you All for your replies and helpful information! I really appreciate it.

 

[CLR4321]

I've used Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle. I liked both of them, and the pricing and service was pretty comparable.

 

[DisErikColorado]

I've done Karmel and Super shuttle. Both worked great. Just chose based on quoted price

 

[az4boys]

Going back to the airport is always more expensive. We usually grab a taxi voucher at the Grand or the Disneyland hotel. You can do this even if you aren't staying on site. It's a $35 flat fee back to the airport with the voucher. It will be more if you call a cab on your own. You can arrange for a shuttle to pick you up, but they always arrive sooooo early, sometimes 3 hours before your flight.

I rarely fly, and don't think I've ever used a cab in the US, so my questions may be dumb... We have a similar situation as the OP. We're flying into SNA and trying to find the best transportation to/from Candy Cane Inn. Cheapest rental car I've found so far is over $130 for four days. If I get a return taxi voucher from the Grand, do I still have to call the cab company and schedule it on my own? Would I just tell them I have a voucher? Or do we have to leave from the Grand to use it? Do you tip on top of the $35? Thank you!