Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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.

Rail & Metro

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.

Bus & Shuttle

LAX FlyAway to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood and Santa Monica.

Taxi

Ride from the LAX-it pick-up area to Downtown LA, approximately $45–65, 30–60 min.

Rideshare

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.

Car Rental

Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility reached by free shuttle, approximately 10 min.

Insider tip

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.

Transport routes, fares and operators change frequently. Verify current options on the official Los Angeles International Airport website before travel.

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.

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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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Ground Transport Tips for LAX

Only use official taxi ranks or pre-booked apps at Los Angeles International Airport. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you in arrivals.
If a rail or metro connection exists, it is usually the fastest and most reliable option during rush hour.
Allow extra time for ground transport during peak hours. Los Angeles city traffic can significantly extend journey times.
Download offline maps for Los Angeles before landing — useful if your data connection is slow on arrival.
If travelling with heavy luggage, a private transfer or taxi is often more practical than public transport.
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