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Los Angeles (LAX), USA 🇺🇸

Last updated on July 2022

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. US$ 1.75 Details
FlyAway Bus 35 Min. US$ 9.75 Details
Taxi ⏱️ 25 Min. US$ 50‑70 Details
Uber 25 Min. US$ 30‑150 Details
Lyft 25 Min. US$ 30‑140 Details
Private Shuttle 25 Min. US$ 90 Details
Rental car 25 Min. Individ. Details
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Metro from Los Angeles Airport to the City Center
Metro (via G Shuttle)

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
60 minutes

Cost:
💸 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)

Bus from Los Angeles Airport to the City Center
FlyAway Bus

Timetable and tickets here ↗


Travel time:
35 minutes

Cost:
US$ 9.75 pp

Description:
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 from Los Angeles Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
⏱️ 25 minutes

Cost:
US$ 50-70

Description:
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

Uber from Los Angeles Airport to the City Center
Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
US$ 30-150

Description:
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 from Los Angeles Airport to the City Center
Lyft

Order a Lyft ride ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
US$ 30-140

Description:
Lyft from Los Angeles Airport (LAX-it next to Terminal 1) to downtown L.A., Los Angeles Union Station or directly to your accommodation


Private Shuttle from Los Angeles Airport to the City Center
Private Shuttle (AD)

Book a private transfer ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
US$ 90

Description:
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

Rental car
Rental Car (AD)

Hire a rental car ↗


Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:
Depending on the company

Description:
Rental Car from Los Angeles Airport (shuttle buses to the car rental centre) to Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, to your accommodation & more


Route from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Downtown Los Angeles (Union Station, City Center)

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