Transfer to/from - Los Angeles airport (LAX)

Transportation

Door to door transfers

The best option is to book online and in advance your transfer to or from the airport. This way, a driver will be waiting for you and you will not have to negotiate prices with cabs or transfer companies. You can hire a vehicle for 3 people for USD99.00 (total price per vehicle), or minivans for 5 (USD139.50), 6 (USD106.00) or 8 (USD305.30) passengers. Reservations must be made at least 18 hours in advance. MORE INFORMATION

Metro

The free LAX Shuttle (route M) connects the terminals to Aviation Station, where you can board the LA Metro C (green) line (Tel +1 323 466 3876). Tickets cost USD1.75 and the service stops at Redondo Beach, Douglas, El Segundo, Mariposa, Hawthorne/Lennox, Crenshaw, Vermont/Athens, Harbor Freeway, Avalon, Willowbrook/Rosa Parks, Long Beach Boulevard, Lakewood Boulevard and Norwalk. Travel time to downtown Los Angeles is about 10 minutes. MORE INFORMATION

Bus

Numerous direct and public services are available, with destinations within Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Vehicles depart from the City Bus Center, which can be accessed via the complimentary LAX Shuttle (route C) from 4:00 am to 2:00 am.

The LAX FlyAway direct bus service (Tel +1 866 435 9529 / 323 310 5292) connects the terminals with Van Nuys and Union Station (in downtown Los Angeles) without stops. The ride to downtown takes 35 min. and costs USD9.75. SEE MORE

Shared Transfers

Scheduled shuttle buses and minibuses provide service from the airport to various tourist areas of Los Angeles, such as Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm, Disneyland Anaheim resort hotels, O.C. Convention Center, among others. In addition, there is service to neighboring locations such as Santa Barbara, Ventura County and John Wayne Airport. MORE INFORMATION

There are also private companies that offer transportation to and from various destinations within the Los Angeles metropolitan area:

Culver City Bus (Tel +1 310 253 6510) - Lines 6 and Rapid 6 travel to Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City Transit Center, Westwood Plaza and UCLA Gateway Plaza. Tickets are USD1.00.

Santa Monica Big Blue Bus (Tel +1 310 451 5444) - Operates routes 3 and Rapid 3 to Westchester, Playa Vista, Marina del Rey, Venice and Santa Monica, with a fare of USD1.25.

Torrance Transit (Tel +1 310 618 6266) - Line 8 to Torrance, passing through North Redondo, Dudmore, Delthorne and Southwood Riviera, with a travel time of about 45 minutes. Fare is USD1.00. It departs every 40 minutes from 6:08 am to 9:44 pm.

Beach Cities Transit (Tel +1 310 802 7686) - Line 109 to El Segundo, The Pointe, Douglas, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Riviera Village.

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Rent a Car

Ride-sharing

Lyft, Opoli and Uber vehicles pick up passengers at the LAX-it lot, next to Terminal 1. You can walk there or take a free shuttle bus.

Taxi

Cabs can be picked up at three locations:

- At LAX-it, next to Terminal 1
- Inside parking lot 3
- At the Terminal 7 end

They operate on fixed fares and travel time to downtown Los Angeles is 40 minutes.

Available companies are: Bell Cab Company (Tel +1 310 219 3100), Beverly Hills Cab Company (Tel +1 310 273 6611), City Cab (Tel +1 888 248 9222), Independent Taxi (Tel +1 800 521 8294), United Checker Cab (Tel +1 877 201 8294), United Independent Taxi Drivers (Tel +1 213 483 7669), United Taxi of San Fernando Valley (Tel +1 800 521 8294), Yellow Cab (Tel +1 424 222 2222).

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Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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