LAX
Los Angeles International Airport — Transportation
Los Angeles, USA
9
Terminals
80+
Airlines served
6+
Nearby hotels listed
12
Rental car brands
Every way to get to and from LAX, with real travel times and cost estimates into Los Angeles.
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1
LAX/Metro Transit Center
The free Automated People Mover connects every terminal to Metro's C and K light-rail lines.
10–15 min shuttle + rail · $1.75 Metro fare
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2
FlyAway Bus
Direct nonstop coach to Union Station and Van Nuys with no traffic-light stops.
~45 min to Union Station · $9.75
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3
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft pickup from the LAX-it lot via free shuttle from each terminal.
30–60 min · $35–65
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4
Taxi
Metered fare from designated curbside stands.
30–60 min · $45–70
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5
Rental car shuttle
Free shuttle to the consolidated rental car facility.
10 min shuttle · Included
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6
Airport shuttle/van
Shared-ride vans to Orange County and the South Bay.
Varies by drop order · $20–40
Travel times & cost estimates
| Option | Time to city center | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| LAX/Metro Transit Center | 10–15 min shuttle + rail | $1.75 Metro fare |
| FlyAway Bus | ~45 min to Union Station | $9.75 |
| Rideshare | 30–60 min | $35–65 |
| Taxi | 30–60 min | $45–70 |
| Rental car shuttle | 10 min shuttle | Included |
| Airport shuttle/van | Varies by drop order | $20–40 |
Pros and cons
Public transit
- Cheapest option in almost every case
- Avoids road traffic and surge pricing
- Can involve transfers with luggage
Taxi / rideshare
- Door-to-door convenience
- No transfers or timetables
- Price rises with traffic and demand