Getting Around
How to get to and from Los Angeles International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at LAX
Los Angeles International Airport is connected to Los Angeles and the wider United States transport network by multiple ground transport options.
LAX-it shuttle + FlyAway Bus to Union Station in 35 min, $9.75. Metro K Line (Crenshaw Line) LAX station opening in 2025 — check current status on arrival.
LAX FlyAway to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood and Santa Monica.
Ride from the LAX-it pick-up area to Downtown LA, approximately $45–65, 30–60 min.
Uber and Lyft both require pick-up from the LAX-it centre — a short shuttle ride from the terminals. Rideshare is not available from terminal kerbsides.
Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility reached by free shuttle, approximately 10 min.
The LAX-it rideshare centre is signposted but can be confusing. Follow the yellow shuttle signs from baggage claim — do not wait outside the terminal.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from LAX to Los Angeles in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
Recommended · Airport TransferPrivate and shared airport transfers — fixed price, no meter surprises. Driver meets you in arrivals.
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Car Rental at LAX
Exploring United States beyond Los Angeles? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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