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

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

  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.

    Source: www.flylax.com · checked 2026-09-28

  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.

    Source: www.flylax.com · checked 2026-09-28

  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.

    Source: www.flylax.com · checked 2026-09-28

  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.

    Source: www.metro.net · checked 2026-09-28

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

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