Norwegian Jewel Port of Los Angeles transportation to SNA

[WillWorkForCruise121]

My wife and I will be trying to get back to SNA and not LAX on the day our cruise gets back. Does anyone know the best/least expensive way to get to the Orange County/John Wayne Airport from the cruise terminal?

 

I have found a few options but nothing that strikes me as a really great option.. (cab, uber, etc)

 

It looks like Norwegian only offers the $25pp transfer to LAX and nothing to SNA.

 

Also, does anyone know where the Jewel docks in the port of Los Angeles?

[KeepCalmBearOn]

My wife and I will be trying to get back to SNA and not LAX on the day our cruise gets back. Does anyone know the best/least expensive way to get to the Orange County/John Wayne Airport from the cruise terminal?

 

I have found a few options but nothing that strikes me as a really great option.. (cab, uber, etc)

 

It looks like Norwegian only offers the $25pp transfer to LAX and nothing to SNA.

 

Also, does anyone know where the Jewel docks in the port of Los Angeles?

 

You are in luck. Uber is the best way AND least expensive.

[SadieN]

NCL docks in San Pedro. All the cruise ships use the same few docks.

Edited January 24, 2016 by SadieN

[WillWorkForCruise121]

Thanks for the responses. Uber was the same conclusion I am coming to as well

[kenish]

I'm a local and agree with Scott. Uber is the lowest-cost option (other than hitchhiking) and convenience is equivalent to a friend giving you a ride. I assume it will be on a weekend...traffic (and hence Uber time-based charges) shouldn't be too bad. This being LA, you never know though.

[WillWorkForCruise121]

This was my concern about using the Uber/Lyft option. Has anyone ever had an issue with prime-time multipliers/ surge pricing after a cruise?

 

I am hoping there aren't 30 others with the same idea and the surge rate goes through the roof.

[NurseDave]

This was my concern about using the Uber/Lyft option. Has anyone ever had an issue with prime-time multipliers/ surge pricing after a cruise?

 

I am hoping there aren't 30 others with the same idea and the surge rate goes through the roof.

 

That's exactly the same thought I had with 2000 people getting off around the same time.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

That's exactly the same thought I had with 2000 people getting off around the same time.

 

2000 people aren't on CC getting the same advice and given the passengers on cruises..... well not that many are clued into Uber.

[WillWorkForCruise121]

I agree ... but even if 15 or 20 are uber savvy. ... it will likely put surge pricing into effect... guess I'll just have to give it a try and hope for the best

[kenish]

I've never experienced surge pricing, but if it happens, Uber and various travel websites recommend waiting a few minutes and trying again. Drivers see the surge pricing in effect and head to the area. That balances supply and demand. Also, I'm guessing that many drivers pre-stage themselves around San Pedro, knowing there will be business from cruise passengers.

Edited January 27, 2016 by kenish

[Cruisin' Chick]

I think it'll be more the date. If you're finishing a cruise on a holiday, that may affect prices (from what I understand about Uber --we have never booked them). Remember, too, that many who are going on cruises out of LA and LB (Carnival) are local, and usually park at the port.