Op, I am going in April. I have heard that the metro system, to go from Disneyland / Universal, is safe. I am at a crossroads, whether, I will use the metro system, or go with the tour operator starline tours, myself. THe downside to the touring company is, they dont leave hollywood, till about 9, so I am assuming, we would not arrive until 10 a.m. Then, I would have to leave the parks at 7p.m, or at least that is what I was told yesterday. So, I would miss any nightime show, and obviously not be able to stay until near park closing. The downside, about the metro system, is all the steps it takes to get from point a-b. . As far as I know. I would take the red line, to union station, catch the amtrak, to fullerton, then get a cab, or take the bus. To disneyland. Now, if I decide to take the tour bus, I will be paying 107 dollars. For transport, and a ticket to either, disneyland, or california adventure. The tour company does not offer hopper passes to the parks. So, I would have to pick one, or the other. So, wanting to see both parks. I would have to buy 2 tour packages. Which would come out to 230 with tax. For 2 days roughly. But they also offer, just transportion, @ 45 a day. And I could then buy the hopper pass from disney, and use the tour for transport only.. With taxes, and fees. It would come to the same amount roughly. But, still would have to leave at 7p.m. Or I could use the metro system. Red line would be 3 per day.So for two days. Lets round that to 7. Amtrak. I round to 40 for 2 days, and then a taxi, i round to 40 for two days. Using the metro myself with the hopper ticket. Adds up to 222. Taking the metro system, would allow me to see the nightime shows, with the added bonus of staying in the parks a bit later. But I would have to be back at the fullerton station to catch the last amtrak train out at around 10. So, I need to make a choice. I hope I havent confused you. And I hope I have helped you. I will be all by myself taking the metro system, which does frighten me a bit. But, I am pretty resilent. So, I think I can do it!! In any case. Have a wonderful trip!!
My husband says. The cost of a rental, would not be wise, especially since. When it is added up with parking fees, gas, and other misc, like a gps system because I am not good with directions. The car, would come out to more than transportation, for the 2 days. Some swear it is cheaper. But, I have priced cars, and I dont see the benefit, for me. Plus, not having to drive in unfamiliar terrortories by myself. Priceless!!