Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) Taxis

Upon arrival at John Wayne Airport, make sure not to leave your personal belongings at the facility.

Transport options available at the airport include rental cars, hotel shuttle services, rideshares, buses, and taxis.

The John Wayne Airport - Thomas F. Riley Terminal is divided into three terminal areas, A, B, and C, with dedicated commuter gate areas at the north end of Terminal A and the south end of Terminal C.

Taxis at John Wayne Airport

Upon exit from the Baggage Claim area, proceed to the taxi waiting area.

Taxis can be found in the Ground Transportation Center located on the Arrival (lower) Level between Terminals A and B, and in Terminal C near Column 14 on the Arrival Level.

The total driving distance from SNA to downtown Orange, California is 16 kilometers, and the typical taxi fare would be around $50.00.

If you need to travel outside the city area, please consult your driver for rates. It is customary to give the driver a tip (15-20% of the fare) for good service.

Keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and driver's name when traveling to and from the airport, just in case you leave something behind.

Hotel Shuttles at John Wayne Airport

Some hotels in Orange County have shuttle services though some might require prior reservations. Please confirm if this service is available at your accommodation.

Shuttles pick up and drop passengers at the Ground Transportation Center of the airport.

Fares may vary for this service. Please call your hotel front desk for further assistance.

Additionally, it is customary to give the driver a tip ($5.00 – $10.00 depending on the length of the ride, plus $1.00 per bag if the driver helps you with your luggage).

Ride Shares at John Wayne Airport

Rideshares pick up and drop passengers from John Wayne Airport Ground Transportation Center.

Passengers can reserve rideshare by downloading the company’s app on their smartphone and coordinating directly with their driver. They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

Ridesharing apps should let users verify the identity of drivers by checking out their faces, license plates, and colors.

It might help if you could ask the driver to identify himself and the name of the passenger he’s picking up.

Finally, if you ever feel uncomfortable, you are not under any obligation to climb into someone’s vehicle.