Mission Viejo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mission Viejo
With a population of 93,305, Mission Viejo is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mission Viejo has to offer.
Where to Eat in Mission Viejo
If you’re looking for affordable options, Dublin 4 Gastropub (26342 Oso Parkway) and Wineworks For Everyone (26342 Oso Pkwy Suite 103) are great picks.
When to visit Mission Viejo
How to Get to Mission Viejo
Plane
When flying to Mission Viejo, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mission Viejo include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mission Viejo departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mission Viejo. The train journey from Mission Viejo to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Mission Viejo is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 48 miles from Mission Viejo. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mission Viejo, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Mission Viejo takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Mission Viejo
Where to stay in popular areas of Mission Viejo
Most booked hotels in Mission Viejo
Renting a car in Mission Viejo
Renting a car in Mission Viejo costs $58 per day, on average, or $232 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mission Viejo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Mission Viejo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.