The airport is served by a large number of different bus companies to different parts of the city and surrounding areas. There are Flyaway buses, airport shuttle buses and shuttle services to car rental companies and hotels.
The metro does not yet run directly to the terminals, but you can use the free shuttle bus to the nearest "Aviation/LAX" station.
The pink K subway line is currently under construction and will run to the LAX/Metro Transit Center station. This station will be connected to the terminals by an automated train (expected to open in 2024).
Indicative table of transportation to downtown Los Angeles.
| Price | Travel time | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi/Uber/Lyft | 44 usd | 40-80 minutes | Anytime |
| FlyAway Bus | 9,75 usd | 55-75 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Metro C + Metro A | 1,75 usd | 60-70 minutes | 10 minutes |
LAX - transport to terminals
The following specific public bus routes stop directly at the terminals.
- FlyAway Bus (detailed below) - buses to downtown Los Angeles and Van Nuys
- Arrivals Level - Lower Broadway
- Stops marked in light blue and "FlyAway"
- Rental Cars Shuttle - buses to rental car companies, 24/7, free, frequency 10-15 minutes
- Arrivals Level - Lower Broadway
- Stops marked in purple and "Rental Cars"
- LAX-it - buses to taxi, Uber, Lyft, 24/7, free, frequency 5 minutes
- Arrivals Level - Lower Broadway
- Stops marked in green and "LAX-it"
- Terminal Connector - buses circle all terminals, 24/7, free, frequency 5 minutes
- Arrivals Level - Lower Broadway
- Stops marked in pink and "LAX"
- Metro Connector - buses run from the terminals to the Aviation/LAX Metro station, 4:30am-0:00pm, free, frequency 10-15 minutes
- Arrivals Level - Lower Broadway
- Stops marked in pink and "LAX"
- City Bus Center LAX - buses run from the terminals to the local bus station, 24/7, free, frequency 10-15 minutes
- Arrivals Level - Lower Broadway
- Stops marked in pink and "LAX"
- Hotel Shuttles - private buses from individual hotels, 24/7, free, frequency 20-60 minutes
- Departures Level - Upper Broadway
Car Rental
Traveling by car outside of cities is the only practical transportation option in California. Even large cities prefer automobile transportation entirely.
Rates for weekly rentals range from 250 usd to 350 usd, depending on the season, yet many rental car companies charge no fee to return them in another location, such as San Francisco.
Rental car companies are located about 1.5 to 2.5 miles east of the airport campus. On the arrivals level of all terminals, wait outside the building at the bus stop marked with a purple shuttle bus sign. It runs approximately every 10 minutes 24/7 and shuttles passengers to all rental car locations.
Taxi, Uber, Lyft
Taxis or the mobile apps Uber or Lyft are the most popular transportation to Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Long Beach.
The classic yellow cabs can be found at the following locations:
- LAX-it parking lot east of Terminal 1
- Lower level of Garage 3 between Terminals 3 and TBIT
- East end of Terminal 7
The Uber and Lyft shared taxi stand is located in the LAX-it parking lot only.
Free green shuttle buses with large "LAX-it" signs run from all terminals to the parking lot. The stops are located on the ground floor of the terminals (arrivals) and are also marked with a green "LAX-it" sign. The bus runs 24/7 at 5-minute intervals, and it takes about 10 minutes to get from the furthest terminal TBIT to the taxis.
If you arrive at Terminal 1, it's quicker to walk to the LAX-it parking lot (about 150 metres).
Normal taxi fares from LAX are as follows:
- Downtown Los Angeles - 44 usd
- Hollywood - 42 usd
- Santa Monica Pier - 31 usd
- Venice Beach - 28 usd
- Beverly Hills - 36 usd
- Manhattan Beach - 25 usd
- Long Beach - 45 usd
- Long Beach Airport LGB - 48 usd
- Burbank Airport BUR - 60 usd
- Santa Ana Airport SNA - 78 usd
- Ontario Airport ONT - 100 usd
FlyAway buses
The fastest form of public transportation to Los Angeles is provided by Flyaway buses on two routes. Official information can be found at flylax.com/flyaway-bus.
As the only form of transportation to downtown, FlyAway buses stop directly in front of all terminals, always on the arrivals level (ground floor). The stops are clearly marked with the "FlyAway" logo.
The ticket for 9,75 usd can be purchased online at flyawaybus.justride.tickets, where you can also download the mobile app. Of course, you can also buy a ticket from the attendant before boarding the bus, where you can pay with card or cash.
Union Station (Downtown L.A.)
The bus runs non-stop to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.
- Price - 9,75 usd
- Frequency - 30 minutes
- Travel time - 55 to 75 minutes depending on service
- Last bus from airport - 1:10
- First bus from Union Station - 3:00
- Schedule and stop locations: flylax.com/flyaway-bus/union-station
Van Nuys
The second line goes to a bus station near Van Nuys Airport designed primarily for general aviation. In earlier times, buses also stopped at Westwood along the way, but now pass through without stopping.
- Price - 9,75 usd
- Frequency - 20 minutes
- Running time - 65 to 90 minutes depending on traffic
- Last and last bus - running 24/7
- Timetable and stop locations: flylax.com/flyaway-bus/van-nuys
Metro "C" + "A" to downtown L.A. and Long Beach
The cheapest way to get to downtown Los Angeles or Long Beach is the Metro Green Line from the Aviation/LAX station.
Official Los Angeles public transportation information can be found at: metro.net
A free airport shuttle bus runs from all terminals to the Aviation/LAX station once every 10-15 minutes. The trip between the airport and the metro station takes 8-15 minutes depending on your terminal.
After exiting the airport building, look for the bus stop marked with a pink sign. Bus stops are located on the ground floor (arrivals).
The C line itself does not run to downtown Los Angeles. At the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks station, you must transfer to the blue A subway line.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the ticket machines at all Metro stations and you can transfer between lines as part of the one-way fare. You can pay by card or cash.
You can purchase a "TAP Card" at the machine for 1 usd, which you can then use to charge any ticket or load any amount.
- 1,75 usd - Single fare (transfer) valid for 120 minutes
- 5,25 usd - daily limit
The TAP Card can be used on all "Metro" services (i.e. metro and buses at stops marked with the letter "M") . Please note, the cities of Santa Monica or Manhattan Beach operate their own bus systems that are not covered by this fare.
Timetables
The total shuttle bus ride to the Metro + Green Line + Blue Line will take approximately 60 to 70 minutes.
- Frequency - 10-12 minutes for both A and C lines
- Travel time - 60-70 minutes to Los Angeles; 75-85 minutes to Long Beach
- First C line train from Willowbrook Station - 4:12
- First A line train from Uninon Station - 3:52
- First A train from Long Beach - 4:07
- Last C line train from Aviation/LAX station connecting to A line to L.A. - 11:08 p.m.
- Last C line train from Aviation/LAX station connecting to A line to Long Beach - 0:08
- Timetable - C line: metro.net//schedules/C
- Timetable - A Line: metro.net//schedules/A
Local buses (Santa Monica, Venice Beach, etc.)
Local buses depart from the LAX Transit Center bus station, which is accessible from the terminal via the free "CITY BUS CENTER LAX" shuttle bus.
The shuttle bus stops in the arrivals level in front of all terminals at the pink sign and runs 24/7 at intervals of 5-15 minutes.
Santa Monica, Venice Beach
The famous beach resorts can be reached from LAX City Bus Center by Big Blue Bus.
- Lines 3 and R3 - follow the same route, but R3 has fewer stops
- Fares - 1,10 usd with TAP Card / 1,25 usd cash at the driver / 4 usd all day
- Travel time - 45 minutes to Santa Monica; 30 minutes to Venice Beach
- Frequency - 7-15 minutes
- Official Website: bigbluebus.com
Culver City, Inglewood, Westwood
The western suburbs of Los Angeles are served by the Culver City Bus Company's buses along Sepulveda Main Street.
- Lines 6 and R6 - follow the same route, the R6 has fewer stops
- Fares - 1 usd (cash only)
- Travel time - 15 minutes to Culver City; 65 minutes to Westwood (UCLA)
- Frequency - 7-15 minutes
- Official website: culvercitybus.com
Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach
Redondo Bus and Metro L.A. operate along the coast southward through the resorts of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach.
The faster route is the 232 (Metro) bus, while the 109 (Redondo Bus) takes about twice as long.
- Fares - 1 usd (Redondo Beach Bus - 109); 1,75 usd (Metro - 232)
- Travel time - 40 minutes to Redondo Beach
- Frequency - 30 minutes (line 232); 45 minutes (line 109)
- Official website: metro.net, redondo.org
Torrance
The Torrance Bus Company runs buses to the central part of Torrance.
- Line 8
- Fares - 1 usd (cash only)
- Travel time - 60 minutes
- Frequency - 75-90 minutes
- Official website: transit.torranceca.gov
Other cities
Other nearby cities are served exclusively by buses operated by the main Los Angeles Metro bus company.
- Line 102 - Westchester, Windsor Hills, Expo L.A., South Gate
- Timetable and route diagram: metro.net//schedules/102
- Line 111 - Inglewood, Florence, Huntignton Park, Bell Gardens, Norwalk
- Timetable and route diagram: metro.net//schedules/111
- Line 117 - Inglewood, Vermont Knolls, South Gate, Lynwood, Downey
- Timetable and route diagram: metro.net//schedules/117
LAX Public Transportation Map
View a map of all train and bus routes serving Los Angeles LAX.
