March 31, 2026

The City of Garden Grove and the Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District (GGTID) today officially launched Grove District Transit, a new shuttle service connecting participating Garden Grove hotels to the Disneyland Resort.

“Garden Grove is a welcoming destination and an important part of the region’s visitor economy,” said Mayor Stephanie Klopfenstein. “With the launch of Grove District Transit, we are improving access for hotel guests and reinforcing Garden Grove as a convenient place to stay while visiting the Disneyland Resort”

With service now underway, Grove District Transit provides guests at 10 participating Garden Grove hotels with a convenient new way to reach the Disneyland Resort while supporting an important part of Garden Grove’s visitor economy. Grove District Transit vehicles are ADA accessible, helping expand transportation access for hotel guests and supporting a more inclusive visitor experience.

“We are proud to launch Grove District Transit as a new amenity for participating hotels and their guests,” said GGTID President Dieter Hissin. “This service provides a convenient new way to reach the Disneyland Resort and strengthens the visitor experience for those staying in Garden Grove.”

Three routes serve participating Garden Grove hotels and the Disneyland Resort, with service beginning at 7:15 a.m. and continuing through 12:45 a.m. at approximately 30-minute intervals. The routes include:
• Route 1 – Serves Residence Inn Anaheim Resort Area/Garden Grove, Sheraton Garden Grove – Anaheim South and Great Wolf Lodge Southern California, with estimated travel times ranging from about 10 to 20 minutes.
• Route 2 – Serves Delta Hotels by Marriott Anaheim Garden Grove, Anaheim Marriott Suites and Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim-Main Gate Area, with estimated travel times of about 15 minutes.
• Route 3 – Serves Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South, Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove and Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim/Garden Grove, with estimated travel times of about 15 minutes.

On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the GGTID Board approved modifications to the activities for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to include transit services as a new activity. Funded through assessments paid by local hotels, GGTID supports programs that promote tourism and enhance the visitor experience in Garden Grove. Explore local attractions, hotels and visitor information at visitgardengrove.com.

Guests may purchase a $7 one-day pass for unlimited rides or a $21 three-day pass. Children under three do not require a ticket. Additional service details are available through participating hotels and at www.grovedistricttransit.com