Airport Proximity to DLR and Ground Transportation Information Superthread (READ FIRST POST FOR OVERVIEW!)

[bardays]

I just booked a private van from our hotel to LAX with MidWilShuttle. They get great reviews and the price is reasonable. 75.00 for 3 of us. Anyone use them before?
https://www.midwilshuttle.com/

 

[robododo]

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Be Aware, starting 29th this month, UBER and LYFT (and Taxis) are no longer allowed to Pick-up passengers at the terminals! You now have to board a special shuttle bus, which brings you to the new LAX-it parking spot. There you can call your UBER/LYFT or take a taxi!

Wow, that stinks. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Tinkerbell19672]

I looked at the Uber and Lyft Aps today for the time we need to be picked up at the Long Beach airport (around 4 pm on a Wed). They both said the estimated time of driver arrival was about 27 minutes--has that been the experience of those of you who have used them from here--seems like a really long wait time?

No. I request Lyft or Uber as I get to the curb and only wait a few minutes for it to arrive

 

[Becca1007]

I tried to get an Uber or Lyft on our last trip down when we landed at SNA and the wait was 30 min and the estimated pricing was $70. Walked myself down to the cab section and for $40 I had an immediate cab (literally ZERO line for cabs). So make sure you do your homework before just waiting for an Uber/Lyft. SNA has a sign on the information desk that tells you approximate cab fares to local places (DL included).

 

[violina]

I looked at the Uber and Lyft Aps today for the time we need to be picked up at the Long Beach airport (around 4 pm on a Wed). They both said the estimated time of driver arrival was about 27 minutes--has that been the experience of those of you who have used them from here--seems like a really long wait time?

From LGB at that hour, that seemed normal. Even when we had a friend pick us up, if it was during the rush hour timeframe, if they weren't already on their way, we'd have to wait a bit over 30 min.

 

[lalasmama]

I looked at the Uber and Lyft Aps today for the time we need to be picked up at the Long Beach airport (around 4 pm on a Wed). They both said the estimated time of driver arrival was about 27 minutes--has that been the experience of those of you who have used them from here--seems like a really long wait time?

Do you mean 27 minutes waiting for a driver to come get you? I've never had a wait longer than 10 minutes; and twice, it's been less than 5 minutes. One of those times, we pushed the button to order, and he pulled up immediately as he was dropping someone else off right then.

Or did you mean a 27 minute drive from the airport to the park? That seems like a reasonable time expectation. I feel like it often takes just a smidge longer, like 35 minutes? I typically fly in on a week day around afternoon rush hour, so I'm used to that commute.

 

[goooof1]

taxis at LGB have a flat rate of $45 to DLR area. they are right outside the terminal across the street. easy

 

[julesann]

Do you mean 27 minutes waiting for a driver to come get you? I've never had a wait longer than 10 minutes; and twice, it's been less than 5 minutes. One of those times, we pushed the button to order, and he pulled up immediately as he was dropping someone else off right then.

Or did you mean a 27 minute drive from the airport to the park? That seems like a reasonable time expectation. I feel like it often takes just a smidge longer, like 35 minutes? I typically fly in on a week day around afternoon rush hour, so I'm used to that commute.

Well I thought it was the drive but when I researched the apps it said the time quoted is the time for the driver to get us.

 

[julesann]

taxis at LGB have a flat rate of $45 to DLR area. they are right outside the terminal across the street. easy

Yes, I am thinking I will do this if the apps quote a wait over 5 minutes. Do all the taxis have this flat rate? I downloaded the RideYellow App with a $15 off, but I think I have to wait for this instead of going right to the taxi area and getting one there.

 

[avalon451]

We recently used Execucar and I was a little concerned based on some of the reviews here. But I have to say it was a good experience overall. Our arrival flight changed and we even had to arrive at a different airport - I called Execucar and they cancelled that leg for us and booked a new one, no problem.
The driver was nice enough ... we didn't talk and that was perfectly fine with me. Quick and no problems at all.
On the return, the driver was right on time and again, nice enough although we didn't talk (my preference, tbh). He also knew a back way to get into LAX, which kept us moving and felt like we weren't stuck at any time.
it was exactly what I expected, prompt, efficient and professional. We didn't have any issues and would def use them again.
just my 2 cents.

Yeah, I was pretty pleased with Execucar from LAX last month. Because there were 4 of us with 4 bags, I didn't want to depend on Uber/Lyft. Both to and from DLH, the driver was prompt, courteous, helpful with bags, friendly but not too chatty. I felt it was a good compromise between Uber/Lyft and something more pricey like Lansky's.

 

[cruisnfamily]

So much is said in this thread about getting from the airport to Disneyland...I am wondering on the best way to get to the airport from DisneyLand.

Specifically we have an 11pm flight out of LAX on a Friday night. What time should we plan to arrive at LAX and what time should we leave DisneyLand to do so? Also, what do you think is the best method of travel to get there. We are 2 adults with probably 2 suitcases each.

 

[Kate_HDWT]

What do you guys think is the best option for an early morning flight departing from LAX?

Our flight is at 7.20am so we should probably be at the airport by 6am which rules out the Disneyland Express bus (which we're using to get from the airport to DLR). It will be myself, a 6 year old and a 3 year old, and I wasn't planning on bringing their car seats so it would need to be a bus big enough that it doesn't require a car seat, or a car service that provides car seats.

Also, at that time in the morning, how long would you give yourself to get to the airport from DLR?

 

[julesann]

Well I thought it was the drive but when I researched the apps it said the time quoted is the time for the driver to get us.

Do you mean 27 minutes waiting for a driver to come get you? I've never had a wait longer than 10 minutes; and twice, it's been less than 5 minutes. One of those times, we pushed the button to order, and he pulled up immediately as he was dropping someone else off right then.

Or did you mean a 27 minute drive from the airport to the park? That seems like a reasonable time expectation. I feel like it often takes just a smidge longer, like 35 minutes? I typically fly in on a week day around afternoon rush hour, so I'm used to that commute.

Oh, I was wrong--27 minutes was the drive time to DLR. However, I checked again and the cost was $70 for Uber, 6 minutes for them to get to us and a 55 minute drive time because of rush hour. So, I looked at my schedule, moved some things around and found I could get an earlier flight for less than the cost of the Uber. So even better--more time to play! Thanks for all the help.

 

[cruisnfamily]

There is so much info in this forum about getting from the airport to Disneyland...I am wondering the reverse- the best way to get from DisneyLand to LAX

Specifically we have an 11pm flight out of LAX on a Friday night. What time should we plan to arrive at LAX and what time should we leave DisneyLand to do so?

Also, what do you think is the best method of travel to get there. We are 2 adults with probably 2 suitcases each.

 

[BadPinkTink]

I use supershuttle, multiple times over multiple years, no issues.

If it were me I would have a 7.30pm pick up window for suppershttle. This allows for other pick ups and traffic back to LAX.

You can check out of your hotel in the morning and leave your luggage at the hotel. I would aim to be back at the hotel for 7.15pm.

You need to work out what time to leave Disneyland to be back at your hotel for 7.15pm

 

[WonkaKid]

I’m certainly no expert on the Disneyland Express - I’ve never actually used it myself. But in an earlier post it was suggested that it only serves the Disney hotels. I just checked the site and it seems that it serves many hotels, not just Disney-owned ones.




Now: as to whether it’s any good, that I can’t answer. But at least it sounds like an option.

 

[Chickinvic]

Have you considered an Uber? Not sure what the cost would be to LAX, but I have always had reliable service with them.

 

[Where's Wall-E]

If you book a shuttle (such as Super Shuttle) they will give you a pick up window based on your flight departure time. As @BadPinkTink mentioned, store your luggage at the hotel and work backwards to figure out when you need to leave DL to return to the hotel to prepare to leave.

 

[mocame]

Does anyone have experience with MidWilShuttle? Is it a shared ride or individual? There are just 2 of us going to/from LAX and the website says the price is $65.00.

I have not heard of them before and I'm willing to consider something other than Uber/Lyft.

 

[BadPinkTink]

Never heard of them. I use www.supershuttle.com a shared ride 9 person van. Been using supershuttle for multiple visits over multiple years and no issue. Its about $17 per person from LAX to Disneyland.