How to Get to Disneyland From Long Beach Airport (LGB)

One of the closer airports to Disneyland, Long Beach Airport (LGB) is about 19 miles from the Happiest Place on Earth. Long Beach Airport serves only a few airlines, including Delta, Southwest, and Hawaiian, making for an easier time navigating the airport, and the journey to Disneyland from LGB takes around 30 minutes.

While Long Beach Airport is one of the closest airports to Disneyland and makes for a convenient experience due to its smaller size, there are other options that you can read about in our guide to flying to Disneyland.

In this guide, we will walk you through the best transportation options to get from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland and to make your travel experience as smooth and easy as possible. We will cover Uber and Lyft prices and tips, shuttle service options, taxi prices, public transportation options, and more!

How to Get From Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Disneyland

Because Long Beach Airport is smaller, accessing transportation to Disneyland is quite straightforward. After exiting Baggage Claim, cross Donald Douglas Drive and the Ground Transportation Center is directly across from the terminal building. You'll be able to access most options (excluding public transportation) from here.

What is the best way to get from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Disneyland?

There are several options for traveling from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland, and which one is best for you will depend on the needs of your party.

We usually opt for rideshare (Uber or Lyft) for traveling from the airport to our hotel. When your flight lands, you can see which option is cheaper, and cars are usually a short distance away. Especially for a smaller airport, this is a convenient option, as it won’t take as much time to navigate the airport and collect bags. With rideshare, we almost always get a clean car with a driver that knows how to effectively navigate the resort district.

If you haven’t yet tried Uber and Lyft and feel unsure about this option, we recommend opting for the Uber Comfort tier or Lyft Preferred option. Both of these come with a higher price tag but guarantee a quality ride with the highest-rated drivers.

For those who are not comfortable with rideshare, want a scheduled option, or have a larger group, a shuttle option might work better for you.

Rideshare Options (Uber and Lyft) to Get From Long Beach Airport to Disneyland

Rideshare options pick up guests on the outer curb in front of the terminal, and services include Lyft, Uber, Opoli, and Wingz. We recommend Uber and Lyft for reliable services for an affordable option that will help you make the most of your time, and we will break down the prices from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland below. Rides are usually predicted to take right around 30 minutes to get from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland.

If you utilize a rideshare option, make sure to account for the time that it will take to collect your baggage and request a ride.

Uber

Uber services are split into various categories:

Uber X is the standard option that is the cheapest out of the different tiers, offering transportation for up to 4 people. For a ride from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland through this option, it will cost $48.

Uber XL is made for larger groups of up to 6 passengers, and this would cost $74 for a drive from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland.

Lyft

Lyft is another option we would recommend, and prices are often very comparable to Uber. Through the standard option for four people, it would cost between $30-35, and through Lyft XL, it would be $42-49 for up to 6 people to travel from LGB to Disneyland.

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Shuttle Services From Long Beach Airport to Disneyland

Karmel

Karmel Shuttle is a reservation-only service that runs from 6am-7pm, providing transportation from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland for up to 5 people. If your flight lands before or after this timeframe, you will need to buy the Private Van service in order to use Karmel Shuttle.

Karmel can take you either directly to Disneyland or to Anaheim area hotels (make sure to read about the best hotels near Disneyland for help and guidance while planning your trip!) Karmel tracks your flight and texts you a link once it has landed with instructions for pickup, including what vehicle number to look for and where to wait for your driver. Karmel usually picks up in front of the terminal at the middle island curb.

Karmel is a great option for slightly larger parties that want the security of reserving a ride in advance and a private ride to their destination. You’ll be a flat fee for the car instead of a ticket price, and reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.

Get Away Today also offers discount prices for Karmel, so be sure to check these out!

Long Beach Airport has other reservation-only shuttle services available, including:

• Bon Voyage Transportation
• California Shuttles
• EZ Vans
• Mickey's Space Ship Shuttle
• New Express Transportation, LLC
• Premier Shuttle
• Prime Time Shuttle

There is also a lengthy list on the Long Beach Airport website of Limousines and Luxury Sedans authorized to pick up guests. We'll discuss our top recommendation out of these options, Lansky.

Lanksy

Lanksy is a luxury transportation service that offers airport specials from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland. These specials are priced at $115.00 for a one-way trip and $225 for a round trip for 6 passengers. With a seventh passenger, there is an additional $20 fee both ways.

As an added bonus, Lanksy provides a complimentary 30-minute grocery store stop or drive-thru fast food stop if time allows and a booster/car seats for toddlers. Lanksy is a good choice of a larger party that wants space and a private ride to Disneyland, but it is pricier than other options.

Car Rental at Long Beach Airport to Get to Disneyland

Rental cars are available at Long Beach Airport, but these are not necessary if you’re traveling only to Disneyland. If you'd like to explore the Anaheim area, you can take advantage of the ART Shuttle Bus or utilize it to travel from your Anaheim hotel to Disneyland.

If having a car would be more convenient, there are rental offices in the Ground Transportation Center directly across the street from the terminal.

The following companies offer services:

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Enterprise
• Hertz
• National

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Taxi Cabs from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland

Taxis are available for your journey from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland through Long Beach Yellow Cab. Their flat rate to Disneyland is $47, so this might be a good deal for larger parties. Taxis will be available for pickup at the taxi stand outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A.

Public Transportation from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland via Metro/Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA)

The Metro and OCTA provide a network of bus routes and rail lines that you can utilize to travel from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland. According to the Disneyland website, you can:

• Walk or take a taxi from Baggage Claim to the Southeast corner of Spring Street and Lakewood Boulevard
• Take the Long Beach 102 bus heading east to the Norwalk/Wardlow stop
• From the Northeast corner, take Orange County Bus Route 46 east to the Ball/Cast stop.
• Get on the Orange County Bus Route 430 heading east to the Harbor-East Shuttle Area in Anaheim.
• From this stop, you can walk two minutes to Disneyland

While this option will help you save money, taking public transportation from the Long Beach Airport to Disneyland is not our top recommendation, as it will take longer than a direct route and you’ll be carrying your baggage with you to each connection. For a more time-efficient option that is less of a hassle, we recommend a rideshare or shuttle service.

Frequently Asked Questions About Disneyland Airport Transportation

How far is Long Beach Airport from Disneyland?

Long Beach Airport is about 19 miles from the Disneyland Resort.

How much does an Uber cost from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland?

Uber prices vary from the airport to Disneyland but are usually around $48 for a standard ride. Check both Uber and Lyft for the best price.

How much does Lyft cost from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland?

Lyft prices also vary from the airport to Disneyland but are usually around $30-35 for a standard ride. Check both Uber and Lyft for the best price.

How long is taxi ride from Long Beach Airport to Disneyland?

Typically the transit time from Long Beach Airport and Disneyland takes anywhere from 20-30 minutes. The wait for a taxi can be long during busy times, which is a big reason we recommend taking Uber and Lyft or a shuttle.

Is Disneyland closer to Long Beach or LAX?

Long Beach Airport is closer to Disneyland, as it is about 19 miles away while LAX is approximately 40 miles away. The closest airport to Disneyland is John Wayne Airport, and you can read more about the best ways to get from John Wayne Airport to Disneyland in our guide.

Is Long Beach Airport easier than LAX?

This depends on what your priorities are, as LAX provides more airlines with the best rates and the widest variety of flight options. However, LAX has these advantages because it's such a big airport, whereas Long Beach Airport would be much easier to navigate due to its smaller size.

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