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LAX - Los Angeles International Airport |
Official Airport Website: www.lawa.org/lax Distance to Downtown: 14.6 miles (23.5 km) Annual Passenger Volume: 61.0 million (2006) |
TRANSIT FLY Review: For Passengers that are tired of having to drive, pay for parking and pay for high gas prices to get to Los Angeles International Airport there is good news as the transit options available have recently improved. LAX passengers can now take the FlyAway Express Bus non-stop service on 3 spearate routes for only $4 (one-way). For those coming from outlying communities passengers should look into taking Metrolink or Amtrak trains (w/ a transfer to the FlyAway Bus at Union Station) or the many schedule Airport Shuttles that are available. In additional METRO offers GREEN Line Subway service to a variety L.A. area destinations via the AVIATION / LAX Station. |
LAX Airport Shuttle Options |
LAX Airport Train Options |
LAX Airport Taxi Options |
LAX Airport Bus Options |
LAX Airport Parking Options |
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Top U.S. Airports |
Fares (o/w-r/t) $38 / $65 $46 / $80 $46 / $80 |
Approx. Travel Time 60 mins. 1 hr. 45 mins. 2 hrs. |
Destination Guide Los Angeles (Downtown) Los Angeles Union Station Hollywood Santa Monica Orange County Airport Disneyland Universal Studios |
Fares* $42 FLAT RATE $52 - 60 $78 - 85 $50 - 58 $52 - 60 $95 - 115 $54 - 60 |
*Fares shown are approximate and do NOT include any required gratuity. |
Parking Option Central Terminal Structure Lot C (96th+Sepulveda) Lot B (111th+LaCienega Off-Airport Companies FlyAway Long-Term Park. |
Rates: Hourly / Daily |
Connection to Terminals YES - Walkable NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Shuttle Bus NO - Take FlyAway Bus |
$3 Free* Free* N/A N/A |
$30 $10 $8 $4-$10 $4-6** |
Destination Guide* Los Angeles Downtown Hollywood Universal Studios Los Angeles Union Station (Amtrak) Santa Monica Disneyland |
Fares (add'l passengers) $15 (+ $15) $24 (+ $10) $25 (+ $10) $16 (+ $16) $15 (+ $15) $15 (+ $15) |
*Walkup Service is available for most destinations. Please check with service provider ahead of time. Late night departures often REQUIRE reservations. |
Municipal Bus Guide -METRO Buses -Culver City Bus Lines -Santa Monica "Big Blue Bus" Reg. Line -Santa Monica "Big Blue Bus" RAPID -Torrance Transit Buses |
Fares $1.25 $0.75 $0.75 $1.75 $1.50 |
LAX Airport Transportation Options: |
Shuttle Companies Serving LAX and Los Angeles: -PrimeTime Shuttle (800) 733-8267 - www.primetimeshuttle.com -SuperShuttle (800) BLUE-VAN - www.supershuttle.com Frequency: GOOD Reservation Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated) Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: Passenger arriving at LAX Los Angeles International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for orange colored "Shared Van" signs to direct them to the pickup location. |
Destination Guide Santa Clarita Palmdale Lancaster |
ANTELOPE VALLEY AIRPORT EXPRESS website: www.avairportexpress.com phone: (800) 251-2529 Frequency: FAIR* *7x/day x 7days/week Reservation Required: YES* *Advised by the shuttle company Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *with 24 hour advanced notice Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated) Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: After arriving at LAX Los Angeles International Airport proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for "Green" colored "Buses and Long Distance Vans" signs to direct them to the pickup location. |
Fares* (o/w-r/t) $42 / $80 $42 / $80 $42 / $80 |
Approx. Travel Time 2 hrs. 2 hrs. 15 mins. 2 hrs. 30 mins. |
Destination Guide Carpenteria Santa Barabara Goleta |
SANTA BARBARA AIRBUS website: www.santabarbaraairbus.com phone: (805) 964-7759, (800) 423-1618, (800) 733-6354 Frequency: FAIR* *7x/day x 7days/week Reservation Required: YES* *Advised by the shuttle company Credit Cards Accepted: YES (American Express, Visa, Mastercard) Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated) Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: After arriving at LAX Los Angeles International Airport proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for "Green" colored "Buses and Long Distance Vans" signs to direct them to the pickup location. |
*Discounts are available for multiple passengers traveling together. |
Fares* (o/w-r/t) $35 / $70** $35 / $70** |
Approx. Travel Time 1 hr. 30 mins. 1 hr. 45 mins. |
Destination Guide Oxnard Ventura |
VENTURA COUNTY AIRPORTER website: www.venturashuttle.com phone: (805) 650-6600 Frequency: ABOVE AVERAGE* *8x/day x 7days/week Reservation Required: NO Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *with Advanced Reservations (American Express, Visa, Mastercard) Tip Required: NO (10-15% Appreciated) Overall Ease of Use: GOOD Where to Catch: After arriving at LAX Los Angeles International Airport proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for "Green" colored "Buses and Long Distance Vans" signs to direct them to the pickup location. |
*Discounts are available for multiple passengers traveling together. Advanced purchase tickets are available for sale ONLINE or at the Ventura Holiday Inn Express. **Prepaid Round-Trip tickets are available for $65. |
METRO GREEN LINE SUBWAY (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority) Official METRO Website: www.metro.net/riding_metro/green_line.htm Direct Airport Service: NO* *LAX Airport Shuttle bus (# G) to AVIATION / LAX METRO Station required to get to/from LAX Airport (FREE / 5-10 mins.). Hours of Operation: Mon-Friday: 4:00 am - 1:00 am Saturday: 4:00 am - 12:00 am Sunday: 4:00 am - 12:00 am Frequency: GOOD* *METRO Trains runs every 7-15 mins. weekdays Trains run every 15-20 mins. weekends Exact Change Required: NO* *TVM's (Ticket Vending Machines) make change Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: GOOD* *Shuttle buses from the AVIATION / LAX METRO Station run frequently and the signage guiding passengers is quite good. Where to Catch: Passengers arriving at LAX Los Angeles International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for "Blue" colored "LAX Airline Shuttle Connection" on the traffic island at each LAX Terminal at take a LAX Shuttle Bus labeled "G" to the AVIATION / LAX METRO Station. |
Fares* $1.25 $1.25 $2.50 $3.75 $3.75 $3.75 $3.75 $3.75 $3.75 |
Approx. Travel Time 10 mins. 14 mins. 42 mins. 49 mins. 55 mins. 60 mins. 55 mins. 60 mins. 64 mins. |
Destination Guide to/from AVIATION / LAX Station -Redondo Beach -Imperial / Wilmington -7th Street / Metro Center -Civic Center -Union Station (Amtrak) -China Town -Hollywood / Western -Universal City -North Hollywood |
*METRO offers a 1-day Pass for $5. |
METROLINK (Los Angeles Area Commuter Rail Service) Official Metrolink Website: www.metrolinktrains.com Direct Airport Service: NO* *AMTRAK service is to/from the Los Angeles Union Station. From the Union Station passengers can board the FLY AWAY shuttle bus to LAX Los Angeles International Airport (30-45 mins. / $4 one-way). Hours of Operation: Varies by Line Frequency: GOOD* *Metrolink trains run every 30 mins. during peak times. Exact Change Required: NO* *Metrolink Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) provide change. Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *TVMs machines accept credit cards. Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: FAIR* *The non-stop FLY AWAY Bus from Union Station to LAX Airport runs every 30 mins. Where to Catch: After arriving at LAX Los Angeles International Airport proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for "Green" colored "Buses and Long Distance Vans" signs to direct then take the FLY AWAY shuttle bus to Los Angeles Union Station. |
Destination Guide to/from Los Angeles Union Station Antelope Valley Line -Sylmar/ San Fernando -Santa Clarita -Palmdale Orange County Line -Buena Park -Fullerton -Anaheim -Santa Ana -Irvine Riverside Line -Industry -Pomona (Downtown) -East Ontario San Bernadino Line -Pomona (North Station) -Rancho Cucamonga -San Bernadino Ventura County Line -Glendale -Burbank -Van Nuys -Simi Valley |
Approx. Travel Time** 45 mins. 65 mins. 85 mins. |
Fares: weekday (weekend)* $7.25 ($5.25) $8.50 ($6.50) $10.00 ($7.50) |
*FARE discount are available on Metrolink trains with a Round-Trip purchase. Travel times listed are approximate **Passengers should see the FLY AWAY Bus infomation and factor in an additional 30-50 mins time in additional to typical Amtrak travel times. |
AMTRAK (Regional and National Rail Service) Official AMTRAK Website: www.amtrak.com Direct Airport Service: NO* *AMTRAK service is to/from the Los Angeles Union Station. From the Union Station passengers can board the FLY AWAY shuttle bus to LAX Los Angeles International Airport (30-45 mins. / $4 one-way). Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 6:00 am - 11:55 pm Saturday: 6:00 am - 11:45 pm Sunday: 6:00 am - 11:45 pm Frequency: GOOD* *Pacific Surfliner trains 11x Daily *Union Station also served by: Coast Starlight, SW Chief, Sunset Limited, and Texas Eagle trains. Exact Change Required: NO* *Amtrak QuikTrak machines provide change. Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *QuikTrak machines accept: (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, many others) Luggage OK?: YES Overall Ease of Use: FAIR* *The non-stop FLY AWAY Bus from Union Station to LAX Airport runs every 30 mins. Where to Catch: After arriving at LAX Los Angeles International Airport proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for "Green" colored "Buses and Long Distance Vans" signs to direct then take the FLY AWAY shuttle bus to Los Angeles Union Station. |
Destination Guide to/from Los Angeles Union Station -Fullerton (FUL) -Anaheim (ANA) -Irvine (IRV) -San Juan Capistrano (SNC) -Oceanside (OSD) -San Diego (SAN) |
Approx. Travel Time** 32 mins. 41 mins. 61 mins. 75 mins. 1 hr. 50 mins. 2hrs. 45 mins. |
Fares* $9 $10 $13 $15 $19 $29 |
*FARES and Travel Times vary depending upon type of train. AMTRAK also offers discounts off standard fares for Seniors and members of: AAA, AARP, NARP, Student Advantage. **Passengers should see the FLY AWAY Bus infomation and factor in an additional 30-50 mins time in additional to typical Amtrak travel times. |
Apprx. Time** 35 mins. 42 mins. 49 mins. 60 mins. 70 mins. |
Fares* $6.25 ($4.75) $6.25 ($4.75) $7.25 ($5.50) $8.25 ($6.25) $8.50 ($6.50) |
Apprx. Time** 40 mins. 50 mins. 60 mins. |
Fares* $6.25 (N/A) $7.25 (N/A) $8.50 (N/A) |
Apprx. Time** 45 mins. 65 mins. 85 mins. |
Fares* $7.25 ($5.50) $8.50 ($6.50) $10.00 ($7.50) |
Apprx. Time** 14 mins. 20 mins. 30 mins. 57 mins. |
Fares* $4.75 ($3.50) $5.00 ($3.75) $6.00 (N/A) $7.50 (N/A) |
Taxi Companies Serving LAX: ATS (Authorized Taxi Supervision) (323) 776-5324 Bell Cab Company (310) 219-3100 Beverly Hills Cab Co. (310) 273-6611 Checker Cab (213) 482-3456 City Cab (818) 780-1000 Independent Taxi (213) 666-0040 United Cab (323) 653-5050 Yellow Cab (310) 851-5022 Official LAX Los Angeles Airport TAXI info website: http://www.lawa.org/lax/taxi.cfm Frequency: Excellent Tip Required: YES (10-15% typical) Fare Determined by: Flat Rate for Downtown Los Angeles Taxi Meter for other destinations Exact Change Required: NO (Taxi drivers make change for small bills) Credit Cards Accepted: YES* *Varies by Taxi company (inform dispatcher prior to departing) Luggage Surcharge?: NO Add'l Tolls/ Fees?: $2.50 LAX Airport Exit Fee Where to Catch: After arriving at LAX Los Angeles International Airport proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for "Yellow" colored "Taxi" signs for the LAX taxi departure line. |
LAX Airport Bus info website: www.lawa.org/lax/publicTrans.cfm City Bus Companies serving LAX: METRO Buses - www.metro.net serving: Los Angeles metro area (many routes) CULVER CITY Bus Lines - www.culvercity.org/bus/bus.asp Route # 6 serving: UCLA / Westwood / LAX SANTA MONICA Big Blue Bus - www.bigbluebus.com Line # 3 serving: UCLA / Brentwood / Santa Monica / LAX / Aviation Metrorail Station (Line #3) Rapid # 3 serving: Santa Monica / Venice / Marina del Ray / LAX / Aviation Metro Rail Station (Green Line) TORRANCE Transit - www.ci.torrance.ca.us/128.htm Route # 8 serving: Torrance Direct Airport Service: NO* *All municipal buses pickup and dropoff passengers at the LAX Airport Bus Terminal. From the LAX Airport Bus Terminal passengers need to take an official LAX Airport Shuttle (# C) which serves all the airport terminals (FREE / 5-10 mins). Hours of Operation: Varies by route Exact Change Required: YES Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus Service) Frequency: Varies by route Overall Ease of Use: Varies by route Where to Catch: Passengers arriving at LAX Los Angeles International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for "Blue" colored "LAX Airline Shuttle Connection" on the traffic island at each LAX Terminal at take a LAX Shuttle Bus labeled "C" to the LAX Airport Bus Terminal for connections to ALL municipal buses. |
*At Lots B / C Short-Term parking is free for the 1st 2 hrs. **See the FlyAway bus info for specifcs. |
FLYAWAY LAX Airport Bus website: www.lawa.org/lax/laxflyaway.cfm phone: (866) - IFLYLAX (435-9529) Direct Airport Service: YES* *FLYAWAY Buses operate 3 separate routes: 1) LAX Airport - Los Angeles Union Station 2) LAX Airport - Van Nuys 3) LAX Airport - Westwood (UCLA Parking Structure #32) Hours of Operation: 24 hrs. / day Exact Change Required: YES Credit Cards Accepted: NO Luggage OK?: YES (Standard Bus Service) Frequency: VERY GOOD* Every 30 mins. 5am - 1am Every 60 mins. 1am - 5am Overall Ease of Use: VERY GOOD* Where to Catch: Passengers arriving at LAX Los Angeles International Airport should proceed to the Lower Level roadway directly outside of the baggage claim area. Passengers should look for "Green" colored "Buses and Long Distance Vans" signs over the roadway island. The FLY AWAY shuttle buses stop at those "Green" signs at each Terminal. |
Fares*** $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 |
Approx. Travel Time 30-45 mins. 30-60 mins. 25-45 mins. |
Destination Guide to/from LAX Airport Terminals -LA Union Station route* -Van Nuys route** -Westwood route |
*Long-Term Parking is available at Los Angeles Union Station for $6/day. **Long-Term Parking is available at the Van Nuys FlyAway location for $4/day. ***FARES for Children 12 years old or under is $2. |
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