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 way is by Metro (via LAX Shuttle)

⏱️ The fastest way 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.

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)

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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)

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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

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

US$ 25-30

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

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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

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Private Shuttle (AD)

Book a private transfer ↗

Travel time:

25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

US$ 100

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

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Rental Car

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

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

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