Los Angeles · LAX

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Downtown LA (Union Station)

Uber / Lyft 30–70 minMetro C/K Line via LAX/Metro Transit Center $2

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

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1. Ride-hailingUber / Lyft

   30–70 min

   Fare

   $40–$70

   Hours

   24h

   Pick-up only at the LAX-it lot: take the free green shuttle from your terminal. Surge pricing common.

2. TaxiTaxi

   30–70 min

   Fare

   $55–$75

   Hours

   24h

   Flat $50 (plus $4 airport fee) to Downtown from the LAX-it lot; tip extra.

3. Airport busFlyAway bus

   40–70 min

   Fare

   $13–$14

   Hours

   24h· every 30 min

   Non-stop to Union Station; pay by card on board. The cheapest sane option downtown.

4. MetroMetro C/K Line via LAX/Metro Transit Center

   60–90 min

   Fare

   $2

   Hours

   05:00–00:00· every 10 min

   Free shuttle to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, then rail with a change for Downtown; $1.75 with a TAP card, slow.

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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