BlaakLane.com runs chauffeur service in Anaheim for transfers from John Wayne (SNA), LAX and Long Beach airports to the Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Resort district, Anaheim Convention Center shows, Angel Stadium and Honda Center events, and cruise transfers to Long Beach and San Pedro. Enter the trip to see a fixed fare before you confirm. A vetted local affiliate drives.
What an Anaheim booking includes
Chauffeur service in Anaheim is booked in the engine on this page: flight or address, the hotel or venue, the time and the vehicle. The fare is fixed and includes the chauffeur and the included waiting; there is no meter and no convention-week surge. The Toronto desk works 24/7 and passes the trip to a vetted Orange County operator, named with the chauffeur on your confirmation. Child seats are free on request, which matters for most Disneyland families. Convention shuttles, exhibitor teams and multi-vehicle programmes are planned by a coordinator and confirmed in writing.
Airports for Anaheim, compared
| Airport | Distance to the Disneyland Resort | Typical time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne (SNA) | about 14 miles | 20-35 min | Domestic flights, fastest arrival |
| Long Beach (LGB) | about 20 miles | 25-40 min | Short domestic hops |
| Los Angeles International (LAX) | about 35 miles | 45-90 min | International and most long-haul flights |
| Ontario (ONT) | about 30 miles | 35-55 min | Inland Empire flights |
| Hollywood Burbank (BUR) | about 40 miles | 50-80 min | Some domestic routes |
At SNA, the car picks up on the arrival level at the location the airport assigns to pre-arranged vehicles. At LAX, chauffeured cars use the designated commercial pickup areas, and the chauffeur sends the meeting point when you land. International arrivals at LAX get 60 minutes of included waiting from landing, which covers immigration and bags for most flights; domestic flights get 30 minutes and other pickups 15, then 15-minute blocks. Meet and greet with a name board is an add-on; add-ons are only available in selected locations. Long Beach Airport is the compact alternative.
Disneyland Resort drop-off and pickup
The Disneyland Resort combines Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure and the Downtown Disney District, with three resort hotels: the Disneyland Hotel, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and the Pixar Place Hotel. Many visitors stay at nearby hotels on Harbor Boulevard and Katella Avenue instead.
For park days, the chauffeur uses the resort's designated pick-up and drop-off areas, principally the one entered from southbound Harbor Boulevard, rather than stopping at the gates. The resort is rebuilding its east entry, and drop-off and security locations have been moved during the works, including a newer rideshare drop-off beside Downtown Disney; the chauffeur follows the current layout. Check Disneyland Resort getting here before your trip. For a resort hotel stay, the car can drive to the hotel entrance.
Families with strollers, car seats and a week of luggage usually choose an executive SUV or a Standard Black SUV. Evening pickups after fireworks are the busiest moment of the day, so agree a time and a meeting point in advance.
Anaheim Convention Center shows
The Anaheim Convention Center, next to the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue, is the largest exhibition hall on the West Coast. Large shows fill the Anaheim Resort district and its hotels, including the Hilton Anaheim and the Anaheim Marriott beside the centre, the JW Marriott Anaheim Resort, the Westin Anaheim Resort and the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove. Recurring shows include:
- January: the NAMM Show for the music-products industry.
- March: Natural Products Expo West.
- June: VidCon, usually.
- Other months: medical, dental, technology and fan conventions throughout the year.
During move-in and opening days, traffic on Katella and Harbor backs up, and the centre's own loading and shuttle plans take priority. Cars stage on side streets and meet guests at agreed points. The Visit Anaheim site lists the convention calendar. For exhibitor teams, see event transportation and group transportation.
Angel Stadium, Honda Center and the Platinum Triangle
East of the resort, near the SR-57 and I-5, the Platinum Triangle holds Angel Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Angels from about April to September, and Honda Center, home of the Anaheim Ducks from about October to April and a major concert arena. Both let out big crowds at once, so the chauffeur waits at an agreed spot a short walk from the gates. The Anaheim Packing District and Center Street in downtown Anaheim are a few minutes away for dinner.
ARTIC: trains to Los Angeles and San Diego
The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), beside Angel Stadium and Honda Center, is served by Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink trains. The Surfliner reaches Los Angeles Union Station in under an hour and San Diego in about two. Chauffeurs meet trains at the ARTIC pickup curb. Timetables are on Metrolink and Amtrak.
Before or after a cruise
Many families add a Disneyland stay to a Pacific cruise. The Long Beach Cruise Terminal, beside the Queen Mary, is about 25 miles and 30 to 45 minutes from the resort. The World Cruise Center in San Pedro is about 30 miles and 35 to 55 minutes. Embarkation mornings are busy, so a pickup in the early to mid morning is normal. Cruise luggage needs an SUV or van. The cruise lines and ports page covers port logistics.
Vehicle guide for Anaheim
- Standard Sedan: a solo traveller from SNA to a convention hotel.
- Executive SUV: a family of four with luggage and child seats.
- Standard Black SUV or Sprinter Van: multi-generation family trips, exhibitor teams.
- Stretch limousine (partner): proms, birthdays and weddings.
- Minicoach and motorcoach: convention shuttles, planned by a coordinator.
See the fleet for every class and rates for what fares include.
Nearby cities
Anaheim sits in north Orange County. Irvine is 20 to 35 minutes south, Newport Beach 25 to 40 minutes, Long Beach 30 to 45 minutes, downtown Los Angeles about 26 miles and 35 to 70 minutes on I-5, and San Diego about 95 miles and 1 hour 45 minutes to 2.5 hours.
Planning a Disneyland week without a rental car
Most Anaheim Resort hotels are within walking distance of the parks, so families often skip a rental car and book only the airport transfers, a cruise transfer and perhaps one evening out. Parking at the resort structures and hotels is charged daily, and the Harbor Boulevard drop-off avoids it entirely. For a day at the beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach are 25 to 45 minutes away; a car on hourly service waits while you swim or shop. Travellers arriving from abroad should allow for immigration at LAX and hold a valid ESTA or visa, as set out by US Customs and Border Protection.
Driving and policy notes
Driving is on the right. I-5 through Anaheim is congested for much of the day, and the SR-91 east toward Riverside carries the 91 Express Lanes, a tolled facility. Summer, holiday weeks and the resort's seasonal events (Halloween from about late August and the holiday season from November into early January) bring the heaviest local traffic. Cancellation: more than 72 hours before pickup, no charge; 72 hours or less, 10%; 48 hours or less, 50%; 24 hours or less or a no-show, 100%.
