Transport at LAX
15 ways to get to and from Los Angeles: Local bus · Bus · Dedicated rideshare and taxi z · Terminal connector bus · City bus center connector · Economy parking lot connector · Green Line Aviation Station co · Rideshare · Light rail · Airport connector bus · Express bus · Metered taxi service.
Options
15
Modes
12
Local bus
3 options
~60-80 min LAX–Santa Monica depending on traffic
$1.25-$1.50 (typical local fare range cited by riders)
Bus
1 option
~Varies by destination
$10-$12 one way
Dedicated rideshare and taxi z
1 option
~15-45+ min from terminal exit to car at busy times
Shuttle is free; rideshare/taxi fares vary by destination and surge
Terminal connector bus
1 option
~10-30 min for a full loop depending on traffic
$0
City bus center connector
1 option
~10-25 min depending on terminal and lot
$0
Economy parking lot connector
1 option
~10-20 min between Lot E and terminals
$0 for shuttle (parking charged separately)
Green Line Aviation Station co
1 option
~10-30 min from terminal to Aviation/LAX Station
$0 for shuttle; regular Metro fare applies for rail
Rideshare
2 options
~20-70 min depending on traffic and destination (plus LAX-it transfer time)
Similar to Uber; riders report ~$30-70+ to central LA depending on surge
Light rail
1 option
~30-60 min on-train, 60-90 min including shuttle and transfers for many city destinations
$1.75 base fare (with free transfer window on TAP)
Airport connector bus
1 option
~10-25 min to the Metro C Line station
$0
Express bus
1 option
~Roughly 45-70 min LAX–Santa Monica depending on conditions
Same as local Big Blue Bus fare (~$1.25-$1.50)
Metered taxi service
1 option
~30-70 min depending on traffic and destination
Riders report ~$50-60 to downtown including tip; metered with possible flat zones