Los Angeles Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located 27 kilometres from downtown Los Angeles. It receives almost 88 million passengers each year, making it one of the busiest airports in the world.
Formerly known as Mines Field, the Los Angeles Airport has been used since 1928 for military purposes and since 1946 for commercial activity, notably increasing the number of passengers each year.
Los Angeles International Airport manages domestic as well as international flights to destinations all over the world. It has nine terminals that are connected to each other by a free bus.
Transport from the Airport
Transfer Service
Private vehicle transport is the fastest and most convenient option. The driver will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name and will take you straight to your hotel.
You can book this easy, hassle-free service by following this link.
Taxi
If you aren't on a tight budget, another convenient way to get from the airport to Los Angeles is to take a taxi. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the center.
Bus
LAX Flyaway buses depart every 30 minutes from 5 am to midnight and travel to Westwood and Union Station without additional stops. The journey takes between 30 and 45 minutes and the tickets cost between US$ 5 and US$ 7. It's important to note that you can only pay by card on the bus, and to pay by cash you'll have to buy your ticket at the Metrolink machines.
Metro
The metro doesn't reach the airport, but you can get a bus that goes to the green metro line (Aviation Station). Check out the metro map so you can work out the journey to your hotel.
Nearby places
Manhattan Beach (5.3 km) Venice Beach (7.2 km) Hermosa Beach (8.5 km) Santa Monica Beach (10.9 km) Santa Monica Pier (11.1 km)