At both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, transportation from the airport to your hotel is something you'll have to arrange and pay for yourself, unless you are staying at a Disney owned-and operated resort at Walt Disney World, in which case you have the option of using Disney's free Magical Express service.

One option is to use an airport shuttle -- a shared van or bus service that runs at scheduled times between the airport and your hotel.

In addition to the fees listed below, be sure to budget for a standard tip of $1 or more for each item of baggage handled by the driver.

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Walt Disney World

Mears Shuttle is moderately priced for transfers between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the Disney resorts at $30 roundtrip for adults (12 and older) and $22 for kids ages 4-11. Kids 3 and under are free.

Unfortunately, Mears can be slow, since you will have to wait for the shuttle (which is often a big bus) to pick up numerous passengers and take them to their individual hotels. Allow about 90 minutes from the time you get off the plane until you arrive at your hotel. (Direct driving time is 20-30 minutes.)

For parties of three or more, a towncar or limo transfer usually costs about the same or less and is much more convenient.

Disneyland

For a Disneyland trip, your shuttle selection partly depends on the airport you select.

Between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Disneyland, the trip takes about 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic.

Between Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Disneyland, travel time is about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.

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Shared Shuttle Van Service

Disneyland Resort Express Bus

Shared Shuttle Van Service

For most people shared shuttle van service will be an economical option, and it is quite convenient. The biggest company in Southern California is SuperShuttle, which serves all of the major LA-area airports. Second largest is XpressShuttle. With either of these options you should have to make no more than three stops after you leave the airport, and you will be delivered right to the door of your hotel.

You will need to make an advance reservation for shuttle van service. Payment can be in cash, traveler's checks or by major credit card.

• From LAX, shared shuttle van service will cost approximately $16 per person one way/$32 per person roundtrip, plus tip.

• From SNA, shared shuttle van service will cost approximately $10 per person one way/$20 per person roundtrip, plus tip.

		There is a printable $2 off per person coupon for SuperShuttle, valid for transfers to/from LAX, SNA or LGB. Expires 4/30/08. Thanks to Jon F for info. All editions of the 2008 Entertainment Book include a coupon for $2 off per person per direction for SuperShuttle, with a maximum value of $28.

If there are four or more people in your party and you are flying into Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA), don't bother with taking a shuttle van. It's faster to take a taxi or taxi van, which should cost $40 or less (one way) including tip. No reservation is required: just find the taxi stand outside the terminal doors.

For the ultimate in convenience and luxury, consider using a towncar or limo transfer. In some cases it may cost about the same as using a shuttle, and it's infinitely more comfortable and efficient.

Disneyland Resort Express Bus

One of the least expensive options is Disneyland Resort Express, a private bus service that serves two major airports and a host of Disneyland-area hotels on a regular schedule.

No reservation is required. Payment can be in cash, traveler's checks or by major credit card.

• From LAX, Disneyland Resort Express will cost approximately $19 one way/$28 roundtrip for an adult; $16 one way/$20 roundtrip for a child, plus tip.

• From SNA, Disneyland Resort Express will cost approximately $14 one way/$24 roundtrip for an adult; $12 one way/$16 roundtrip for a child, plus tip.

		There is a printable $3 off per person coupon for the Disneyland Resort Express Bus, valid for a roundtrip to/from SNA or LAX. Thanks to James H for info.

Disneyland Resort Express from the airport - after picking up your luggage at the airport, proceed out to the pickup location:

• At LAX, go to the center island and stand under the overhead green sign. The bus departs hourly between 6:00 am and 10:00 am; every 30 minutes between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm; and hourly between 7:00 pm and midnight.

• At SNA, go outside to the Ground Transportation Center and find the area in front of the ticket booth on your left. The bus departs hourly between 7:45 am and 9:45 am; every 30 minutes between 9:45 am and 7:45 pm; and hourly between 7:45 pm and 10:45 pm.

Disneyland Resort Express to the airport - Ask for a schedule at your hotel. Almost all hotels in Anaheim participate, with buses departing hourly starting as early as 5:00 am and as late as 8:00 pm (to SNA) or 9:00 pm (to LAX). The bus will pick up right from your hotel.

If there are four or more people in your party and you are flying into Orange County/John Wayne Airport (SNA), don't bother with taking Disneyland Resort Express. It's faster to take a taxi or taxi van, which should cost $40 or less (one way) including tip. No reservation is required: just find the taxi stand outside the terminal doors.

For the ultimate in convenience and luxury, consider using a towncar or limo transfer. In some cases it may cost about the same as using the bus, and it's infinitely more comfortable and efficient.

Car Seats

Most shuttle vans and buses fall under mass transportation laws that do not require them to provide child safety seats, but you should request them when making your reservations anyway. Of course you can take your own car seats along, which is the safest option but can be a hassle.

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