Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ground Transportation Options

Navigating the Ground Transportation at LAX Airport? No worries! We have you covered. The Los Angeles International Airport Ground Transportation options range from public shuttle buses to inter-city shuttles, popular LAX-it to SkyLink Metro, car rentals to affordable ride-shares. So, what are you waiting for? Book a convenient LAX ground Transportation option for yourself and make your trip even more memorable.

Public Transportation & Metro Service

LAX Public transportation options include:

• Free shuttle service: Connects LAX terminals with nearby public transportation locations.
• Transit Information: Available on the Information Display Board in the baggage claim area of each terminal.
• Bus providers: 
  • Culver City Bus Lines
  • Santa Monica Big Blue Bus
  • Torrance Transit
  • Beach Cities Transit
• Bus Pickup: Public buses are available at the LAX ground transportation center at the Metro Transit Center.
• Metro Rail: The shuttle also provides connections to the Metro C and K Lines.
• Metro Connector Shuttle: Wait at the PINK LAX Shuttle sign on the Lower/Arrivals Level outside each terminal.
• Metro Information: Call 323-GO-METRO (323-466-3876) for local transit details.

LAX-it Shuttle

LAX-it is another shuttle service that helps passengers connect between terminals and taxis, Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport Ground Transportation Center. These shuttles also feature free Wi-Fi and run every few minutes throughout the day. 

Here’s what you need to know about LAX-it shuttles:-

Topic	Key Information
Location	LAX-it is located next to Terminal 1.
Getting There	Walk to LAX-it or take the free LAX-it shuttle.
Walking Time	Terminals 1 & 7: 3–8 min · Terminals 4 & 5: about 19 min
Shuttle Pickup	Look for the green LAX-it sign on the Lower/Arrivals Level outside baggage claim.
Rides Available	Taxi, Lyft, Prime Time Rideshare, and Uber.
Accessibility	Passengers with disabilities can request assistance from the shuttle driver, including help boarding or exiting.
Advance Assistance	Let the driver know when boarding if you need assistance at LAX-it.
Paratransit Users	Access Services taxis may pick up registered users directly from the inside curb of the arrival terminal. Look for the Access Services logo.

LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections

Upon reaching the airport, navigating the multi-terminal layout of Los Angeles International Airport is no small task for flyers. But with LAX inter-terminal and other shuttle services, you can travel anywhere throughout the airport for free. This LAX shuttle network operates throughout the airport, connecting terminals, parking facilities, transit centers, and employee parking lots, and operates 24 hours a day, making it an easy & reliable option for arriving and departing passengers.

Shuttle Route	Purpose	Operating Hours	Locations
A Shuttle	Terminal-to-terminal connections	24 Hours	Throughout the terminals
B Shuttle	LAX Budget Parking	24 Hours	Pick-up and drop-off locations are on the lower level at the pink shuttle zones
E Shuttle	LAX Economy Parking	24 Hours	Pick-up and drop-off locations: lower level at the pink shuttle zones
M Shuttle	Metro Transit Center connection	Daily, 4:00 AM–1:00 AM	Connections from terminals to Metro Rail C & K Lines and Metro and Municipal bus services
X Shuttle	Employee parking lots	24 Hours	–

FlyAway® Nonstop Bus Service

Another ground transportation at LAX airport is the LAX FlyAway Buses. These buses provide affordable nonstop transportation between LAX and major destinations in Los Angeles. You can check the details below.

Feature	Details
Destinations	Union Station & Van Nuys
Boarding at LAX	Lower/Arrivals Level (Blue FlyAway signs)
Drop-off at LAX	Upper/Departures Level
One-Way Fare	$12.75
Customer Support	1 (866) 435-9529

SkyLink at LAX

At LAX Airport, SkyLink is a free, all-electric elevated train serving LAX with 6 stations. With this LAX ground transportation, you can get easy access to getting in and out of the airport, and the best part! No fare, no ticket, and no app. 

• Travel Time: You can reach SkyLink in about 10 minutes from one end to the other.
• Cost: It is free to  use.
• Current Status: Not yet open to travelers; it is undergoing final testing and certification.
• Until Opening: Continue using shuttles and existing airport signs for parking, rental cars, and ground transportation.
• Operating Hours:
  • Peak hours (9 AM–11 PM): Every 2 minutes
  • Off-peak hours (11 PM–9 AM): Every 3–5 minutes
  • Operating time: 24/7

Hotel & Private Parking Shuttles

Many nearby LAX Airport hotels and privately operated free shuttle services to and from the airport. At the LAX Ground Transportation Center, hotel shuttle pickup locations are clearly marked by Red Curbside Pylons on the Upper/Departures Level.

Pickup Location

Upper/Departures Level (Red Shuttle Signs)

Rental Cars

Passengers can rent vehicles from the LAX Rental Car Center (RCC) or several off-airport rental companies. Complimentary courtesy shuttles operate between airline terminals and rental car facilities.

Rental Car Center (RCC) Companies

Rental Company	Phone
Alamo	(888) 826-6893
Avis	(310) 342-9200
Dollar	(866) 434-2226
National	(888) 826-6890
Fox	(323) 673-9084
Budget	(310) 642-4500
Zipcar	(866) 494-7227
Payless	(213) 782-8950
Hertz	(310) 568-5100
Europcar	(323) 673-9084
Enterprise	(833) 679-2047
Thrifty	(310) 258-3000
Sixt	(888) 749-8227

Off-Airport Rental Companies

• Ace Rent A Car
• Green Motion
• Priceless Car Rental
• Zezgo Car Rental / Mex Car Rental
• Allied Rent A Car
• NextCar
• Midway Car Rental
• Drive Rental Cars 
• State Van Rental
• U-Save Car & Truck Rental

Fixed Base Operator Rental Company

Company	Approved Location
Go Rentals	Signature Aviation – LAX
Hertz Rent A Car	Atlantic Aviation

Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing

One common and widely used form of ground transportation at LAX is Peer-to-peer vehicle sharing. With this service, passengers can rent vehicles through peer-to-peer platforms operating from the LAX Budget Parking Lot. 

LAX Ground Transportation Company	Location
Turo	LAX Budget Parking Lot

Scheduled Bus Services

You will also find several regional buses that provide scheduled transportation between LAX and various parts of Los Angeles and other surrounding regions. Providers include the following:-

• Central Coast Shuttle
• reLAXsan
• Antelope Valley Airport Express 
• Santa Barbara Airbus
• Shuttle One
• Mickey’s Space Ship Shuttle
• Ventura County Airporter

Taxi Services

Passengers will find taxis throughout LAX airport. It provides convenient transportation to destinations across Los Angeles and Southern California. 

• Taxi Drop-off: Upper/Departures Level terminal curbs 
• Taxi Pick-up at:-
  • LAX-it: Next to Terminal 1
  • Parking Structure 3: Between Terminal B (Tom Bradley International Terminal) and Terminal 3
  • Terminal 7: Far end of Terminal 7, outside baggage claim
  • Terminal 7 & 8 passengers: Use the taxi pickup area at Terminal 7

Authorized Taxi Companies

Bell Cab Company	City Cab	United Independent Taxi Drivers (UITD)
Beverly Hills Cab Company	Independent Taxi	United Taxi of San Fernando Valley (UTSFV)
United Checker Cab	Yellow Cab	—

Ride App Services

Ride-hailing services are among the most popular ground transportation at LAX. Passengers can book their ride using a mobile app and meet their driver at the LAX ground transportation hub near Terminal 1.

• Uber
• Lyft
• Opoli

This is to note that the airport fee applies to both a drop-off trip and a pick-up trip. Always confirm that you are getting in the correct vehicle with the respective driver shown on the app.

Navigating Los Angeles International Airport Ground Transportation is easy. For more information, you can call the LAX Infoline at (855) 463 5252 and speak with experts regarding ground transportation at LAX airport. 

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