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Transportation to Los Angeles Airport


Distance from downtown LA: 15 miles (24km)



By Car
    LAX is 15 miles south west of Los Angeles.

    From:

    • Downtown LA take Interstate 10 west to the 405 South, then follow signs for LAX.
    • San Fernando Valley join the 405 South to the airport.
    • Orange County take the 405 North to the LAX exits.

Airport Parking Information

Taxi
    Journey time from downtown LA is around 30 minutes but can be much longer depending on traffic.

    Fare: approx $30-35.

    Among the many taxi companies serving LAX are:

    Checker Cab: 800 300-5007
    United Taxi: (310) 821-1000
    Yellow Cab: (310) 808-1000



Train
    The Metro Green Line runs east-west between Norwalk and Redondo Beach. Get off at Aviation Station where a free shuttle bus serves all LAX terminals. Buses arrive at terminal lower levels.

    Trains operate every 8-12 minutes from around 4:30am to 11:30pm. Connections from the Blue Line which runs north-south can be made at Imperial Station.

  • Fare: $1.35 one way, $2.70 round trip.
MTAMetro information


Bus/Van
    There is a wide choice of bus and van services to LAX:

    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority provides frequent bus services from LA to the airport. Details are available at (213) 626-4455.

    Many companies provide 24 hour van services from LA and surrounding areas to the airport. They cost around $22-25 from downtown and Pasadena, $35-40 from the Valley. Here we provide a non-exhaustive selection:

      Apollo Airport Shuttle: 800 342 9949
      Chequer Shuttle: (310) 215-9950
      Inland Express: (909) 626-6599
      Prime Time Shuttle: 800 733-8267
      Roadrunner Shuttle: 800 247-7919
      Shuttle One: 800 400-7488
      SuperShuttle: 800 554-3146
      Xpress Shuttle: 800 427-7483

    The LAX Shuttle A provides frequent free transfers between all terminals. Stops are on the lower level of each terminal.


Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3 | Terminal 4 | Terminal 5
Terminal 6 | Terminal 7 | Tom Bradley International Terminal

 
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