Travel Bunny stayed in Los Angeles mid June 2011 after missing her flight from LA Airport ( LAX – Los Angeles Airport), here is a summary of the associated travel costs for anyone else in a last minute situation ( @ midnight!):
Accommodation
Holiday Inn Express LAX – USD$133.46/night (includes breakfast and free wi-fi)
(Room rate: $117 + taxes of $16.46, note that during winter/off season price is approximately half this rate)
Transportation
Free shuttle to/from LA Airport (LAX – Los Angeles Airport).
No metro station close by, did not attempt to try the bus system.
Food
Chicken nuggets & fries @ Golden Horseshoe (Disneyland LA, Frontierland) – $9.23
Ham & Swiss Crepe @ crepe stall in Downtown Disney LA – $7.50
Polish Hot dog & chips @ Citywalk, Universal Studios in LA – $9.14
Tourist attractions
Disneyland Park one day entry – $80
Disneyland LA Shuttle – $15 (one way)
Disneyland Resort Express – $22 (one way – $5 discount coupon available)
Universal studios LA entry + shuttle with hotel pick up – $102 (through VIP tours)