When planning your Disneyland vacation, making sure your party has convenient, affordable transportation to and from the parks is a top priority. There are a few hotels near Disneyland that offer free or cheap shuttle services to the park, and these generally operate during park hours to transport guests to and from Disneyland.
Several of the hotels in the Disneyland area are also located near Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) stops, which provide public transportation across the Anaheim Resort District—we'll discuss this more below.
Keep reading for details on the hotels that offer the most convenient, cheapest options for transportation to Disneyland. Details on hotels with shuttles to Disneyland!
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Hotels Near Disneyland With Free Shuttles
There are a few hotel near Disneyland that offer free shuttles, and these provide guests with easy transportation to and from the park.
The Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel offers swimming pools, a fitness center, game room, and arcade room, as well as a Deli, lounge, and restaurants. The property contains beautiful courtyards, gardens, and ponds, and it offers a variety of room and suite options.
The Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel offers a complimentary shuttle, the Dream Machine, to Disneyland that operates during the parks hours, with a 6-10 minute ride to the park. Reservations are not required, though there may be a wait for the shuttle during busier times. The free shuttle drops guests off near Downtown Disney and at the Disneyland Resort entrance.
Days Inn and Suites Anaheim
The Days Inn and Suites Anaheim is another budget-friendly hotel that offers light breakfast, Wifi, laundry facilities, and a Mickey-shaped outdoor pool.
The Days Inn and Suites Anaheim has a free shuttle service for a quick trip to the parks.
The Candy Cane Inn
The Candy Cane Inn is located one block from the Disneyland Resort, offering swimming pools, a gift shop, gym club, laundromat, and complimentary continental breakfast. It is one of the more budget-friendly options, and its proximity to the park makes for convenient travel back and forth.
The Candy Cane Inn offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from Disneyland throughout the day during the park's normal hours, leaving from the main entrance of the inn every 30 minutes.
Hotels in Buena Park With Free Shuttles to Disneyland
Knott's Berry Farm Hotel
The Knott's Berry Farm Hotel is located right next to the Knott's Berry Farm park and is about 15 minutes from Disneyland. It offers a pool and splash pad, fitness center, gift shop, laundry facilities, and grill restaurant.
The Knott's Berry Farm Hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to Disneyland, and guests can coordinate with the front desk to learn more about this service and when it is offered per day. If you're planning on visiting theme parks in the area in addition to Disneyland during your trip, this may be a convenient choice.
DoubleTree by Hilton Buena Park
The DoubleTree, located six miles from Disneyland and less than one mile from Knott's Berry Farm, offers a large outdoor pool, fitness center, free parking, an onsite restaurant, and more.
DoubleTree by Hilton offers a free shuttle to Disneyland, though guests need to book in advance to utilize this. This shuttle service has been spoken very highly of by guests!
Hotels Near Disneyland by Toy Story Parking Lot (Free Shuttle)
If guests are staying at hotels near the Toy Story Parking Lot, they can walk here to access the free Toy Story Shuttle that will take them to Disneyland. You don't need to be parked at the lot in order to access this service. Here are some of the hotels surrounding the Toy Story Parking Lot:
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort Convention Center
- Clarion Hotel
- Hyatt House at the Anaheim Convention Center
- Hyatt Place
- Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort Convention Center
- Cortona Inn & Suites
- Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
- Hotel Lulu Anaheim Resort
- Best Western Plus Raffles Inn & Suites
- Portofino Inn & Suites
- Courtyard Anaheim Resort/Convention Center
- Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
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Disney Hotels With Easy Access to Disneyland
While the Disney Hotels don't offer shuttles, as they are located onsite, their proximity to the parks make for an extremely convenient journey.
The Disney Hotels are located within walking distance of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure (see all of the best hotels within walking distance of Disneyland!), though the Disney Monorail is available for guests to utilize as well. There are two monorail stops, one in Disneyland's Tomorrowland above Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and another in the Downtown Disney District.
Pixar Place Hotel
Pixar Place Hotel is the recently reimagined hotel featuring a “Finding Nemo”-themed splash pad and pool area, the new Great Maple restaurant, Pixar-themed rooms and amenities, and Early Entry to the parks. Read more about how Early Entry works and our tips for making the most of it!
Though this is not a hotel near Disneyland that requires a shuttle, as the Pixar Place Hotel is within walking distance of the parks, you can utilize the Disneyland Monorail for easier transportation.
The Disneyland Hotel
The Disneyland Hotel offers rooms in the Adventure, Fantasy or Frontier towers, with a variety of room options. The hotel has themed pools and waterslides, seasonal events, two retail centers, a fitness center, and Early Entry to the parks. It offers dining options including a tropical bar and grill, tiki bar, coffee house, and buffet.
The Disneyland Hotel is located right next to Downtown Disney, and although it is within walking distance, you can use the Disneyland Monorail, as the Downtown Disney stop is extremely short walk from the hotel. Read our review of the Disneyland Hotel.
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is an upscale hotel that offers a full-service spa, elegant rooms, themed pools, and Early Entry to the parks. It has a variety of dining options, including a lounge, cafe, grill, bar, and character dining experience.
The hotel has an entrance to Disney California Adventure, which is within comfortable walking distance of both Disneyland and Downtown Disney. Check out our review of the Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for more details on this location!
Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) Shuttles
The Anaheim Regional Transportation System (ART) offers shuttles from hotels in the area to Disneyland. Although these aren't free, their fares are very affordable.
- One-way fares cost $4 for adults (10 and older), $1.50 for children (3-9 years old) and seniors
- 1 day passes cost $6 for adults and $2.50 for children and seniors
Multi-day and longterm passes are also available.
There are dozens of hotels in the area with ART stops within walking distance. Be sure to read our thoughts on the best hotels in the Anaheim area!
You can use the ART stops near your hotel for transportation to Disneyland, as the shuttle drops you off near the main entrance. ART services run 7 days a week, and they begin an hour before Disneyland opens and run until 30 minutes after its closing (this will typically be 7am-midnight).
You can purchase ART tickets from one of the 13 kiosks located in the Anaheim area, at a participating Anaheim hotel, or through the A-Way WeGo App.
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Hotels By ART Stops Near Disneyland
The majority of Disneyland's Good Neighbor hotels are located nearby an ART stop, with the rates for guests as described above. These hotels offer varying amenities (such as self-parking, Wifi, laundry facilities, pools, dining options, fitness centers, recreation, etc.). These stops will be located within walking distance of the hotels, and guests can utilize them for trips to and from the park.
- JW Marriott Anaheim Resort
- Sheraton Garden Grove Anaheim South
- Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort
- Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim
- Residence Inn Anaheim Resort Area
- Element by Westin Anaheim Resort Convention Center
- SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim – Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- ALO Hotel by Ayres
- The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
- Residence Inn at Anaheim Resort Convention Center
- SpringHill Suites Anaheim Maingate
- Embassy Suites Anaheim-Orange
- Clarion Hotel
- Hyatt House at the Anaheim Convention Center
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
- Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim/Garden Grove
- Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim
- Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort
- Portofino Inn & Suites
- Anaheim Cortona Inn & Suites
- Anaheim Marriott Hotel
- Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim
- Sonesta Anaheim Resort Area
- Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
- Hotel Lulu Anaheim Resort
- SpringHill Suites at Anaheim Resort Convention Center
- Staybridge Suites Anaheim at the Park
- Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim Main Gate Area
- Anaheim Marriott Suites
- Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
- Best Western Plus Raffles Inn & Suites
- Best Western Plus Pavilions
- Best Western Plus Stovall’s Inn
- Courtyard Anaheim Resort/Convention Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Anaheim – Orange County
- Doubletree Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort – Convention Center
- Stanford Inn & Suites
- Candlewood Suites
- Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort Convention Center
- Grand Legacy at the Park
Hotels With Their Own Shuttles to Disneyland
Hyatt Regency Orange County
The Hyatt Regency provides a shuttle to and from the theme parks, with shuttles departing every half hour. These cost $6 per person per day, and kids 3 and under ride for free. The shuttle leaves 45 minutes to park opening, and the last shuttle departs an hour after park closing.
Is Taking a Shuttle to Disneyland Worth It?
We recommend basing your decision of whether or not to utilize a shuttle on how far your hotel is from Disneyland. Even for a relatively short walk, keep in mind that travel time by foot eats up valuable time in the morning, and in the evening, your party will be exhausted from exploring the parks all day.
The Disney hotels do take the cake for convenience due to their proximity to the parks, but given that they are the most expensive in the area, the question of whether or not they are worth the cost can be quite subjective based on each guest's priorities.
While the hotel options with a free shuttle service to Disneyland are limited in number, there are affordable transportation options from hotels in the surrounding area. One thing to keep in mind is that the shuttles will sometimes fill up if you're one of the last stops or arrive late, so make sure to account for travel time to the parks when planning your day.
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