PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN
You can plan your trip with the
Los Angeles Metro Authority.
Here you can enter your start and end points, along with the date and time of your trip.
Once you arrive in Santa Clarita, you'll be utilizing the services of
City of Santa Clarita Transit.
Be aware that service to Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) using public transportation services is limited. You may wish to check with your hotel for the availability of a hotel
shuttle. Taxi services are also available by calling: Yellow Cab of Santa Clarita (661-260-2227), or Hybrid taxi (661-755-7865).
Taxi service from SFMM is estimated at $5-6 to a Valencia hotel, $15 to a Castaic hotel.
Santa Clarita Valley is located approximately 35 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The two airports used most often by Santa Clarita residents are Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) and
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
To avoid traffic congestion (and doubling your time spent on the highway), in general plan to stay off the Los Angeles freeways as follows: Southbound, 6:00 – 9:00 am; Northbound, 3:00 – 7:00 pm. Specific times for each airport are listed below.
Approximate rates below are one way and do not include tax, tips, and surcharges, unless noted.
Burbank Airport
This is the closest airport to Santa Clarita. It’s about 23 miles and 30 minutes away. Burbank Airport is small and well-contained, and you will need to allow less time at this airport than at
LAX. (In good circumstances, an hour prior to departure time should be ample to check your luggage and go through security.) Check your airline for their suggested arrival times.
Generally the heaviest traffic between Burbank Aiport and Santa Clarita is during the following hours:
- From Santa Clarita south to Burbank Airport: 7:00 - 8:00 am; 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- From Burbank Airport north to Santa Clarita: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
MetroLink
The Green Line (Antelope Valley Line) runs from Burbank Airport to Santa Clarita.
The Santa Clarita MetroLink stations include: Via Princessa (Canyon Country), Santa Clarita (also Canyon Country), and Newhall.
Santa Clarita Transit will then pick you up from the MetroLink
stations at designated times in Santa Clarita and deliver you to a local bus stop. (Call ahead) taxi service is also available in Santa Clarita. Total transportation cost: $9.75-16.25
Please be aware that the MetroLink is designed as a commuter service and, therefore, cannot accommodate luggage.
Airport Shuttle/Shared Van:
$35 and $10 for each additional person for a shared van.
Taxi:
$50-60
Private Towncar or Limousine:
$105 - 145 plus gratuity
Rental Car:
Renting a car at the airport is one of the most direct ways to get from Burbank to Santa Clarita. Renting a vehicle in Santa Clarita may save you money when you consider airport
fees and higher rates for the convenience; however, additional costs in getting to Santa Clarita from the airport may offset the savings. Santa Clarita offers multiple choices in rental car companies.
Major car rental companies also offer you the opportunity for a one-way rental. An economy car may cost you less to rent than the cost of a shuttle service to/from the airport.
Bonus: you get to use it for 24 hours for the same price. (One-way rentals, without discounts, ranged from $24-82 from Burbank to Santa Clarita; $29-70 from Santa Clarita to Burbank.)
A note about car rentals: An 11-day rental for the same car from a major rental company in April 2008 yielded the following final rental totals with all fees: Burbank Airport Weekly Quote: $230, Final Total:
$445.62, Los Angeles International Airport: Weekly Quote: $216, Final Total: $428.61; Santa Clarita Neighborhood Location: Weekly Quote: $202, Final Total: $395.53
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is about 43 miles and 46 minutes from Santa Clarita. It is large and often congested. Arrive two hours prior to departure time, as security lines can be extensive. Check your airline for
their suggested departure times.
Generally, the heaviest traffic between Santa Clarita and LAX is during the following hours:
- From Santa Clarita south to LAX: 6:00 - 9:00 am; 4:00 - 7:00 pm
- From LAX north to Santa Clarita: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Most Economical ride:
Van Nuys Fly Away: From LAX to Van Nuys
Bus Route 793 will then transport you to Santa Clarita,
but check times as service times are limited. Total transportation cost: $7.50
MetroLink
From LAX, you’ll hop on the FlyAway Service to Union Station, then take the Antelope Valley Line to Santa Clarita.
The Santa Clarita MetroLink stations include: Via Princessa (Canyon Country), Santa Clarita (also Canyon Country), and Newhall.
Santa Clarita Transit
will then pick you up from the MetroLink stations in Santa Clarita and deliver you to a local bus stop. (Call ahead) taxi service is also available in Santa Clarita. Total transportation cost: $11-$17.50
Please be aware that the MetroLink is designed as a commuter service and, therefore, cannot accommodate luggage.
Airport Shuttle/Shared Van:
$50-60, and about $10 for each additional person for a shared van. Airport shuttles have their positives (door-to-door), and work well for trips from Santa Clarita to the airport. But because Santa Clarita is typically the last stop from LAX,
you may be in for a long ride to Santa Clarita from LAX.
Taxi:
$90-$105
Private Towncar or Limousine:
$105 - 145 plus gratuity
Rental Cars:
Renting a vehicle in Santa Clarita may save you money when you consider airport fees and higher rates for the convenience; however, additional costs in getting to Santa Clarita from the airport may offset the savings. Santa Clarita offers multiple choices in rental car companies.
Major car rental companies also offer you the opportunity for a one-way rental. An economy car may cost you less to rent than a shuttle service to the airport; and you simply return it at the airport. Bonus: you get to use it for 24 hours for the same price.
(One-way rentals, without discounts, ranged from $49-130 from LAX to SCV; $55-130 from SCV to LAX.)
A note about car rentals: An 11-day rental for the same car from a major rental company in April 2008 yielded the following final rental totals with all fees: Burbank Airport Weekly Quote: $230, Final Total: $445.62, Los Angeles International Airport: Weekly Quote: $216, Final Total: $428.61;
Santa Clarita Neighborhood Location: Weekly Quote: $202, Final Total: $395.53
Please note: Rates quoted were June, 2008.
