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Last updated on January 2023
How to get from Los Angeles Airport ✈️ to the City Center
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 Shuttle or Rental Car.
💸 The cheapest transfer is by Metro (via LAX Shuttle)
⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Taxi
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.
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Transfer comparison
Overview of all airport transfers from Los Angeles Airport to Downtown L.A. (Union Station)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost |  |
Metro | 60 Min. | $ 1.75 💸 | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FlyAway Bus | 35 Min. | $ 9.75 | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. ⏱️ | $ 50‑70 | Details |
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Private Shuttle |
25 Min. | $ 70 | Details |
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Uber | 25 Min. | $ 30‑150 | Details |
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Lyft | 25 Min. | $ 30‑140 | Details |
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Rental car | 25 Min. | Individ. | Details |
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Metro (via G Shuttle)
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
💸 US$ 1.75 pp (+ $2 TAP card)Description:
G Shuttle bus (free) from Los Angeles Airport (stops at LAX Shuttle sign at all terminals) to Aviation/LAX Station, change here to Metro C Line (Green) to downtown L.A. (between Redondo Beach and Norwalk)
FlyAway Bus
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
US$ 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)
Taxi
Official local taxis
Travel time:
⏱️ 25 minutesCost:
US$ 50-70Description:
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
Private Shuttle (AD)
Book a private transfer ↗
Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
US$ 70Description:
Comfortable private transfer (GetYourGuide) from Los Angeles Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to downtown L.A., Los Angeles Union Station or directly to your accommodation
Uber (AD)
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
US$ 30-150Description:
Uber from Los Angeles Airport (LAX-it next to Terminal 1) to downtown L.A., Los Angeles Union Station or directly to your accommodation
Lyft
Order a Lyft ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
US$ 30-140Description:
Lyft from Los Angeles Airport (LAX-it next to Terminal 1) to downtown L.A., Los Angeles Union Station or directly to your accommodation
Rental Car (AD)
Hire a rental car ↗
Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
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 & moreRoute from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Downtown Los Angeles (Union Station, City Center)
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