The Disneyland Monorail offers a direct ride from Downtown Disney District to Tomorrowland, bypassing the Main Entrance. You need valid Disneyland Park admission to board.
- Walk: Disneyland is about a 15-minute walk from Abby's Anaheimer, an inn near Disneyland.
- Monorail: The 2.5-mile round trip takes approximately 13 minutes.
- Boarding: The Monorail has stations at Downtown Disney District and inside Disneyland Park at Tomorrowland.
- Transit: Anaheim Resort Transit routes 14 or 15, and OCTA route 50, serve the resort from ARTIC.
Walking to Disneyland
The resort’s pedestrian connections link its parks and Downtown Disney District. The Disneyland Park visit guide covers park admission, attractions, and planning your time there.
Using the Disneyland Monorail
The Disneyland Monorail connects Downtown Disney District with Tomorrowland inside Disneyland Park, but you need valid Disneyland Park admission to ride.
From the Downtown Disney District station, eligible guests can travel directly to Tomorrowland and bypass the park’s Main Entrance. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes.
The full route is a 2.5-mile round trip that takes about 13 minutes and passes through Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney District. The Monorail first opened in 1959, and Disneyland describes it as the first transportation system of its kind in America.
The Monorail’s listed operating hours are 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, but hours can vary with park operations, and service may pause during fireworks. Disneyland’s opening and closing hours are also important to Monorail planning; planning around Disneyland hours can help you coordinate the visit.
Which Disneyland resort stations should you know?
The Monorail’s two stations are Downtown Disney District and Tomorrowland; Main Street Station is not one of them.
Downtown Disney District is the boarding point outside the park, while Tomorrowland station sits inside Disneyland Park, above Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. Main Street Station is a separate named station in the resort area.
Disneyland describes Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney District, and its three hotels as within walking distance of one another. This resort-wide layout can help you decide whether to walk between destinations or use the Monorail where it serves your route.
What other local transport options serve Disneyland?
Anaheim Resort Transit and OCTA buses serve the Disneyland area from ARTIC, Anaheim’s regional transportation center.
From ARTIC, Anaheim Resort Transit routes 14 or 15 serve the resort. OCTA route 50 also serves the area, stopping at Katella-Harbor Boulevard; from there, the resort is about a three-block walk. Disneyland gives the ARTIC-to-resort trip as approximately 30 minutes.
Passengers with a valid Amtrak paper ticket or e-ticket can transfer from ARTIC to the described ART or OCTA bus service for free. A valid Metrolink paper ticket also provides a free transfer to ART routes 14 or 15, or OCTA route 50. Routes, transfers, and other local connections are covered in this guide to Anaheim public transport.
Some Good Neighbor Hotels offer shuttle service, so ask your hotel about routes, prices, and details before relying on a shuttle. Public bus schedules and service can change, so confirm the current options with the Anaheim Transportation Network and the relevant transit operator.
Check current access rules before you go
Entry and transport details can depend on park operations, admission, and transit schedules. Disneyland’s Monorail information makes valid Disneyland Park admission a condition of boarding at Downtown Disney District; its operating hours can vary, and service may pause during fireworks. Check the official site before you go.
If you are planning around opening or closing times, keep in mind that bus service and park hours are not the same thing. Confirm the operating details with Disneyland and the transit operator before setting out.
FAQs
Can you board the Monorail at Downtown Disney?
Yes. Guests with valid Disneyland Park admission can board at Downtown Disney District and travel directly to Tomorrowland, bypassing the Main Entrance.
How long does the Disneyland Monorail ride take?
The 2.5-mile round trip takes approximately 13 minutes. Trains run about every 10 minutes, though operations can vary.
Which buses go from ARTIC to Disneyland?
Anaheim Resort Transit routes 14 or 15 and OCTA route 50 serve the resort from ARTIC. Disneyland gives the trip as approximately 30 minutes.