Getting Around Orange County

By Air
The county's main facility is John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), which is served by 10 major domestic airlines and 4 commuter lines. It is an ultra modern facility, complete with a statue of its namesake. Its relatively small size makes it easy to negotiate.

Long Beach Airport (LGB) serves four airlines, including its major player, jetBlue. It's smaller and more low-key than John Wayne; but parking is plentiful and readily accessible. Allow 20-30 minutes by car from Anaheim.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 35 mi west of Anaheim. Ontario International Airport (ONT) is just northwest of Riverside, 30 mi north of Anaheim.

By Bus
The Los Angeles MTA ( 213/626-4455, www.mta.net) has limited service to Orange County. From downtown los Angeles, Bus 460 goes to Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland Resort.

Greyhound 714/999-1256 or 800/231-2222.

By Car
Anaheim is 95 miles North of San Diego. From San Diego, take I-5 north. For the Disneyland Resort, exit at Disney Way; dedicated off ramps from both the right hand lane and the left-hand commuter lane lead into the attractions' parking lots and surrounding streets. The drive from downtown San Diego takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes in average traffic. (Avoid rush hour)

By Train
Amtrak ( 800/USA-RAIL) Trains go to Anaheim daily from San Diego. The trip takes about 2 hours; a bus shuttles passengers from the Anaheim train station to the Disneyland Resort. Amtrak also offers 1-day and 5-day excursion packages.

By Car
A car is a must in Orange County. Traffic is not a major problem, especially if you avoid rush hours (7-9 AM and 3-7 PM). Seat belts must be worn by all passengers at all times.

Amtrak
800/USA-RAIL (371-5465). Orange County stations located at Fullerton, Anaheim Stadium, Santa Ana, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente Pier.

Metrolink
800/371-LINK (5465)

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
714/636-RIDE (7433). Public bus transportation.

Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA)
213/626-4455 or 800/COMMUTE (266-6883)

Caltrans Transportation Hotline
800/427-7623

Anaheim Resort Transit
714-400-9550
ART (Anaheim Resort Transit). ART provides shuttle service from area hotels to Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Anaheim Convention Center and throughout the 1100-acre Anaheim Resort District. ART is a fare-based system with bargains on one-day, two-day, and five-day unlimited use passes. Children nine and under ride free.