Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) serves both domestic and international flights and is located about 30 km southwest of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Los Angeles by Metro, FlyAway Bus, Uber, Lyft, Taxi, Private Transfer or Rental Car.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Los Angeles Airport (LAX) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison from LAX airport to downtown
Overview of all airport transfers from Los Angeles Airport to Downtown L.A. (Union Station)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | More |  |
Metro | 60 Min. | $ 1.75 | Details |
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FlyAway Bus | 35 Min. | $ 9.75 | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. | $ 50‑80 | Details |
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Private Transfer |
25 Min. | $ 100 | Details |
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Uber | 25 Min. | $ 50‑150 | Details |
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Lyft | 25 Min. | $ 50‑150 | Details |
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Rental car | 25 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
US$ 1.75 pp (+ $2 TAP card)Description:
G Shuttle bus (free) from Los Angeles Airport (stops at LAX Shuttle sign at all terminals) to Aviation/LAX Station, change here to Metro C Line (Green) to downtown L.A. (between Redondo Beach and Norwalk)
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
US$ 9.75 ppDescription:
FlyAway Bus from Los Angeles Airport (stops at all terminals) directly downtown to L.A. Union Station (Bus Plaza), change here to Ride Metro Rail, Metrolink oder Amtrak (train)
Official local taxis
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
US$ 50-80Description:
Taxi from Los Angeles Airport (LAX-it next to Terminal 1, Terminal B and Terminal 7) to downtown L.A., Los Angeles Union Station or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a private transfer ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
US$ 100Description:
Comfortable private transfer (AirportTransfer.com) from Los Angeles Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to downtown L.A., Union Station or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
US$ 50-150Description:
Uber from Los Angeles Airport (LAX-it next to Terminal 1) to downtown L.A., Los Angeles Union Station or directly to your accommodation
Order a Lyft ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
US$ 50-150Description:
Lyft from Los Angeles Airport (LAX-it next to Terminal 1) to downtown L.A., Los Angeles Union Station or directly to your accommodation
Hire a rental car ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
Depending on the companyDescription:
Rental Car from Los Angeles Airport (shuttle buses to the car rental centre) to Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, to your accommodation & moreThings to know about Los Angeles:
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