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    Irvine, California

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John Wayne Airport

Air travel to Orange County has a reputation for being hassle free thanks to passenger-friendly John Wayne Airport (SNA). An asset to Irvine’s business community, SNA offers 20 non-stop flights to and from the United States, Canada and Mexico and is served by 10 commercial passenger airlines. The airport is serviced by a variety of airlines. Airline ticket counters are located on the Departure (upper) Level of Terminals A, B and C. Baggage claim and baggage claim offices are located on the Arrival (lower) Level. The airport has 20 commercial (Gates 2-22) and 6 commuter gates (Gates 1A, B, C and 22A, B, C), numbered geographically from the north to the south. All gates can easily be accessed from any terminal and security checkpoint. A variety of ground transportation options are available at John Wayne Airport (JWA) conveniently connecting the Airport to surrounding hotels, tourist attractions, businesses and residences.
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The Toll Roads

The Toll Roads are the largest toll road network in California, totaling 51 miles and accounting for more than 20 percent of Orange County highways. Developed and operated by Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), the network is comprised of the 73, 133, 241 and 261 Toll Roads. Cash tolling is no longer accepted on The Toll Roads, but there are now new ways to pay. Drivers can pay tolls with FasTrak®, an ExpressAccountTM or use One-Time-TollTM. One-Time-Toll is the ideal choice for out-of-town visitors and infrequent users of The Toll Roads. No account necessary - users drive the 73, 133, 241 or 261 Toll Roads anytime, day or night, then pay within 48 hours after driving on The Toll Roads. Drivers can pay online at thetollroads.com or by using The Toll Roads app.
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Public Transport

The Irvine Shuttle (iShuttle), offers two convenient routes throughout the city, including stops at the aiport, the shops and eateries of Diamond Jamboree, the Irvine Museum, popular restaurants, the Tustin Metrolink Station and Irvine's larger hotels. Fares are just $1 or $.50 for peak and off-peak hours, respectively. Irvine is also served by busses of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), and the Irvine Station offers convenient rail service from Amtrak and Metrolink, putting coastal Southern California from San Diego to San Luis Obispo in easy reach.
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Taxi

John Wayne Airport Yellow Cab offers convenient taxicab service to travelers from the Ground Transportation Center (GTC) on the Arrival (lower) Level between Terminals A and B. Passengers arriving in Terminal C can call Yellow Cab from the Taxi Phone in Terminal C (near Baggage Carousel 5), for pickup at Column 14 on the Arrival (lower) Level. Taxicabs include standard 4-passenger vehicles, large capacity 7-passenger vans, and wheelchair access vans, and because Compressed Natural Gas powers the cabs, you’ll be riding in some of the greenest yellow vehicles in Orange County! Look for the taxi coordinators who can assist you and get you on your way. JWA Yellow Cab +1 714 999 9999 +1 949 999 TAXI (8294) +1 714 444 4444 +1 949 444 4444 All taxicabs operating at John Wayne Airport are licensed through the Orange County Taxi Administration Program (OCTAP), a voluntary association of Orange County Agencies created to centralize taxicab regulation, coordinate taxicab services, and provide other administrative functions, under the direction of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The OCTAP site allows customers to: * Search current names and numbers of approved taxi companies in the OC Area * Ensure payment of the correct amount for a cab ride and check updated taxi fares * Report a problem with a taxicab ride, driver or company
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