Traffic & Transportation in Anaheim
Anaheim sits at the junction of I-5 and SR-91/SR-57, with practical access to both John Wayne Airport and LAX, and is served by the ARTIC transit hub connecting to regional rail.
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Learn moreI-5, SR-91, and SR-57: real, significant regional corridors
Anaheim sits at the junction of I-5 (the region's primary north-south corridor) and SR-91/SR-57 -- real, significant regional highway corridors that also carry substantial tourism-driven traffic given Disneyland's own 26.3 million annual visitors.
Practical dual airport access
Anaheim offers real, practical access to both John Wayne Airport (Orange County's own airport) and LAX -- a genuine advantage over cities served by only one major airport.
ARTIC: a real, existing regional rail connection
The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) connects Anaheim to Amtrak and Metrolink regional rail service -- a real, existing transit option, though Anaheim remains genuinely car-dependent for most daily commuting.
Key takeaways
- Anaheim sits at the junction of I-5, SR-91, and SR-57 -- real, significant regional corridors carrying substantial tourism traffic.
- Anaheim offers real, practical dual access to both John Wayne Airport and LAX.
- ARTIC provides a real regional rail connection, though Anaheim remains genuinely car-dependent for most daily commuting.
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