Located north of Los Angeles in Valencia, Six Flags Magic Mountain is one of the most well-known parks in the Six Flags amusement park chain, and is the only park in the chain to be open year-round.
If you like roller coasters, then you are in the right place. Six Flags Magic Mountain has more thrill rides than anywhere else on earth. With over 100 rides, Six Flags Magic Mountain is one of Los Angeles area most popular family theme parks.
The park is organized into eight areas. As far as getting around is concerned, you can save yourself some time by using the Metro Monorail or the Orient Express instead of walking across the park.
Magic Mountain features some of America's most thrilling water rides and roller coasters.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Facts
Location:
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
Official Website: Six Flags® Magic Mountain
Operating since 1971
Previous Name: Magic Mountain ( until 1978 )
Annual Visits: 2,700,000
Buckle up for the fastest, highest free falling drop ride while attacking steep rises and falls. If that sounds like a thrill to you, then welcome to Six Flags Magic Mountain
Apocalypse Minimum Height: 48" |
Full Throttle Minimum Height: 54" |
Gold Rusher Minimum Height: 48" |
Goliath Minimum Height: 48" |
GREEN LANTERN: First Flight Minimum Height: 52" |
BATMAN The Ride Minimum Height: 54" |
Tatsu Minimum Height: 54" |
THE RIDDLER'S Revenge Minimum Height: 54" |
Viper Minimum Height: 54" |
JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis Minimum Height: 42" with an adult |
LEX LUTHOR: Drop of Doom Minimum Height: 48" |
Ninja Minimum Height: 42" |
Scream Minimum Height: 54" |
SUPERMAN: Escape from Krypton Minimum Height: 48" |
Galactic Attack Minimum Height: 48" |
Twisted Colossus Minimum Height: 48" |
X2 Minimum Height: 48" |
SlingShot Minimum Height: 44" |
Suitable for daredevils-in-training, family-friendly rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Buccaneer Minimum Height: None with adult |
Jet Stream Minimum Height: None with adult |
Road Runner Express Minimum Height: 36" |
Roaring Rapids Minimum Height: 42" |
Sandblasters Minimum Height: 42" with adult |
Scrambler Minimum Height: 36" minimum to ride with adult and 48" minimum to ride alone |
Cyclone 500 Minimum Height: 40" to be a passenger with a driver 58" and 18 years old |
Swashbuckler Minimum Height: 42" |
THE FLASH Speed Force Minimum Height: 42" |
Tidal Wave Minimum Height: 42" |
WONDER WOMAN Lasso of Truth Minimum Height: 42" |
Kids and parents right together on many of the kids rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Canyon Blaster Minimum Height: 33" with adult |
Daffy's Adventure Tours Minimum Height: None with adult |
Elmer Fudd Weather Balloons Minimum Height: None with adult |
Grand American Carousel Minimum Height: None with adult |
Daffy Duck poses with children Looney Tunes Meet and Greets |
Magic Flyer Minimum Height: None |
Merrie Melodies Carousel Minimum Height: None with adult |
Pepe Le Pew's Tea Party Minimum Height: 42" |
Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racer Minimum Height: 36" with adult |
Sylvester's Pounce and Bounce Minimum Height: 36" |
Taz's Trucking Company Minimum Height: None with adult |
The Looney Tunes Lodge Minimum Height: None |
Tweety's Escape Minimum Height: 36" |
Whistlestop Train Minimum Height: None with adult |
Yosemite Sam's Flight School Minimum Height: None with adult |
Directions to Magic Mountain from Los Angeles
Getting to Six Flags Magic Mountain is not as complicated as it might look. Here are your options:
Driving
Six Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355
Take the Interstate 5 Freeway north. Exit Magic Mountain Parkway. Turn left at the traffic signal at the bottom of the exit ramp going under the Freeway overpass. Proceed along Magic Mountain Parkway to the parking toll booths and the Park entrances.
From Downtown Los Angeles
Metro Red Line – NoHo 757 Express route: From Downtown Los Angeles, take the Metro Red Line to the North Hollywood Station. Then take the North Hollywood 757 Express bus (NoHo 757 Express) to the McBean Regional Transit Station (MRTC). From there connect to a Santa Clarita Transit routes 3 & 7 to Six Flags Magic Mountain.
By Metrolink train
From Union Station Downtown LA., take the Metro Link train (Antelope Valley Line) to the Newhall Station. From there, you can easily hop on either Santa Clarita Transit route 1 & 2 or 4 & 14 to the MRTC. Both lines service the Newhall Station every 15 minutes so you won't wait long. From the MRTC, transfer onto a route 3 & 7 which takes you directly to Six Flags amusement park.
Note: City of Santa Clarita Transit will honor Metrolink fare ticket when the origin/ destination pair includes the trip to be taken on the bus.
From within the Santa Clarita Valley
The Santa Clarita Transit routes 3 & 7 heads to Six Flags Magic Mountain 7 days a week.
For more details on bus schedules and fares please visit www.SantaClaritaTransit.com or call 661-294-1BUS.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Tips
Do you know that you can board your pet for FREE at Six Flags kennel while you visit the park. The kennel is located in the main parking lot. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PET IN OR TIED TO A VEHICLE WHILE YOU VISIT THE PARK.
Bring a jacket or sweatshirt for cool mornings and evenings. Store it in the lockers near the main entrance.
Arrange a meeting place and time in case your party becomes separated.
A good way to avoid long lines at a popular ride is to get to the gate before the park opens, have your route plotted, be among the first in the door and make a beeline for that famous coaster before the crowds arrive.
From the Santa Clarita Valley
Local Service: The Santa Clarita Transit routes 3 & 7 heads Six Flags Magic Mountain 7 days a week! To find out where to catch a 3 & 7 check out the time schedule and the map.