Getting Around Laguna Beach
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Laguna Beach Airport information
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Located just 20 minutes outside of Anaheim, the John Wayne Airport serves nearly 9 million passengers per year. Known as the gateway to Orange County, it offers nonstop service to over 15 destinations in the United States, including Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston, Newark, Vancouver, and Minneapolis.
The airport has several local and full-service eateries, a wine bar, and a number of gift shops and newsstands. Rental cars and parking are available onsite.
Located just 20 minutes outside of Anaheim, the John Wayne Airport serves nearly 9 million passengers per year. Known as the gateway to Orange County, it offers nonstop service to over 15 destinations in the United States, including Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston, Newark, Vancouver, and Minneapolis.
The airport has several local and full-service eateries, a wine bar, and a number of gift shops and newsstands. Rental cars and parking are available onsite.
Laguna Beach Train information
Amtrak offers several stations throughout Orange County, with locations in Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Irvine. All four stations serve the Pacific Surfliner route, which runs along the Southern California coast from San Diego to San Luis Obispo; this route offers 12 daily round trips between San Diego and Los Angeles and between Santa Barbara and San Diego. The Fullerton Station also serves the Southwest Chief route, which runs daily from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Laguna Beach Ground information
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Bus System
The Orange County Transportation Authority's county-wide bus and paratransit service, named among the best public transportation systems by the American Public Transportation Association, operates daily on nearly 80 routes. OCTA offers local, express, and OC Express buses; all OC Express bus seats offer an element of personal luxury with a lap tray, power connection, and reading light. OCTA provides direct access to the Anaheim Convention Center along Routes 50, 205, and 430 and access to the Orange County/John Wayne Airport along Routes 472 and 473.
One-way bus fare is $1.50 for local routes, $4.50 for express routes, and $3 for OC Express routes. One-, seven-, 15-, and 30-day passes are also available. Children ages 6 and under ride free.
The Orange County Transportation Authority's county-wide bus and paratransit service, named among the best public transportation systems by the American Public Transportation Association, operates daily on nearly 80 routes. OCTA offers local, express, and OC Express buses; all OC Express bus seats offer an element of personal luxury with a lap tray, power connection, and reading light. OCTA provides direct access to the Anaheim Convention Center along Routes 50, 205, and 430 and access to the Orange County/John Wayne Airport along Routes 472 and 473.
One-way bus fare is $1.50 for local routes, $4.50 for express routes, and $3 for OC Express routes. One-, seven-, 15-, and 30-day passes are also available. Children ages 6 and under ride free.
Laguna Beach Public information
Rental Cars
Orange County area airports have several onsite and offsite rental-car companies. Popular onsite options include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Rental counters can be found at the arrivals level between Terminals A and B at John Wayne Airport. At Los Angeles International, travelers can use courtesy shuttles offered by 10 of the airport's 40 rental-car agencies for direct access.
At L.A./Ontario International Airport, passengers can reach on-airport rental-car agencies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, and Thrifty by shuttle to the Consolidated Rental Car Facility. Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National service Long Beach Airport's Rental Car Center, accessible by shuttle.
Taxis
Travelers can use taxi service from each of the Orange County area airports to downtown Anaheim. When traveling to the Anaheim Resort District and convention center area, expect fares of about $40 from John Wayne Airport and $90 from Los Angeles International Airport. Fare is about $90 from L.A./Ontario International Airport and $45 from Long Beach Airport.
Taxi rates in Anaheim are $2.95 for the first quarter-mile and 65 cents for each additional quarter-mile. Taxis can be hailed on the streets or found at hotel taxi stands.
Orange County area airports have several onsite and offsite rental-car companies. Popular onsite options include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Rental counters can be found at the arrivals level between Terminals A and B at John Wayne Airport. At Los Angeles International, travelers can use courtesy shuttles offered by 10 of the airport's 40 rental-car agencies for direct access.
At L.A./Ontario International Airport, passengers can reach on-airport rental-car agencies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, and Thrifty by shuttle to the Consolidated Rental Car Facility. Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National service Long Beach Airport's Rental Car Center, accessible by shuttle.
Taxis
Travelers can use taxi service from each of the Orange County area airports to downtown Anaheim. When traveling to the Anaheim Resort District and convention center area, expect fares of about $40 from John Wayne Airport and $90 from Los Angeles International Airport. Fare is about $90 from L.A./Ontario International Airport and $45 from Long Beach Airport.
Taxi rates in Anaheim are $2.95 for the first quarter-mile and 65 cents for each additional quarter-mile. Taxis can be hailed on the streets or found at hotel taxi stands.