Are you getting ready to travel to sunny Los Angeles? If so, then you’ll need to make sure you get to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on time. Getting to LAX can be a bit of a challenge, as the airport is located quite a distance from the city center. In this blog post, we’ll cover the various options for getting to the airport, including public transportation, car rentals, long-term airport parking, and ride-sharing services.
Taxi and Ride-Share Options to LAX
One common way passengers get to the airport is by using a taxi or ride-sharing app. Depending on where you are traveling from, this can be an affordable option for getting to Los Angeles international airport. Taxi services are widely available in the city, and can often be found at local hotels or on the streets. They will take passengers to the airport quickly and with minimal hassle.
Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are also popular ways of getting to LAX. These services offer competitive prices and can be booked through an app on your smartphone. Both taxi and ride-sharing services offer an efficient and convenient way of getting to the airport without the hassle of dealing with public transportation or parking.
Taxi Transportation to Los Angeles International Airport
There are many taxi services that offer transportation to and from LAX. If you are arriving at LAX via taxi you will be dropped off at your terminal on the upper departure level. If you are departing LAX via taxi you can be picked up at three different locations:
- LAX-it: This location is near terminal 1 and passengers may walk or ride the free shuttle to it to call a taxi. You can follow the signs to the LAX-it lot or ride the free LAX-it shuttle which picks up on the lower arrivals level at the inner curb outside of baggage claim. You can follow the green LAZ-it signs to find the shuttle.
- Inside parking structure 3: Passengers arriving between Tom Bradley International Terminal in Terminal B and Terminal 3 as well can find their taxis inside parking structure 3.
- At the far end of terminal 7: you can find your taxi outside of baggage claim in you are arriving at terminals 7 and 8.
Here is a list of the top-rated taxi services that transport to LAX airport from Yelp from downtown Los Angeles. Depending on where you are traveling from, the rates and services available will differ.
Ride-Shares to Los Angeles International Airport
The three ride-share apps authorized to drop off and pick up passengers at LAX are Lyft, Uber, and Opoli. If you are being dropped off by a ride-share you will be dropped off directly at your terminal on the upper departure level. Leaving LAX to a ride-share to pick you up will look the same as being picked up by a taxi. You will either walk to the LAX-it lot or take the free shuttle to the lot. It is recommended that you schedule your ride on your way to the LAX-it lot. You can also schedule and purchase a ride-share prior to your trip.
Public Transportation to LAX
There are many different types of public transportation to LAX. The main ones are the L.A. Metro, Culver City Bus Lines, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Torrance Transit, and Beach Cities Transit. If you are departing you can pick up many of the above bus lines from the LAX City Bus Center by taking a free shuttle bus between the airport terminals and the public transit stations. The two public transit stations that the free shuttle bus connects passengers with are the Lot South/ LAX City Bus Center and the Metro C Line at Aviation Station.
Short-Term Parking Options at Los Angeles International Airport
Some short-term parking options at LAX include:
Hourly and Daily Parking at LAX
Daily and hourly parking options are available at the Los Angeles International Airport.
For on-site airport parking, you can get a quote here. After choosing a check-in, check-out, and parking lot you will be given a quote as to what to expect to pay. All parking options abide by the following rates:
- 15 minutes of free parking
- $5 first hour or a fraction thereof
- $4 every 30 minutes after the first hour
- $40 maximum for each 24-hour period
The Parking Spot
The Parking Spot is another lot near LAX that also offers daily and long-term airport parking. This is an off-airport parking option that is a more affordable option than on-site parking.
- Airport shuttles are available 24/7 to provide transportation to and from the airport.
- Daily rates are $18.50 a day for covered parking and $20.50 a day for uncovered parking.
All short-term parking reservations can be made on their website, and long-term parking can be made through STOW IT.
Park n' Fly
Park n’ fly provides a similar service as what The Parking Spot offers. This lot is close to the airport and provides a shuttle service to and from the airport.
- Daily rates are $17.95 per day for covered parking.
Reservations can be made ahead of time on their website.
Long-Term Parking Options at LAX
STOW IT’s partnership with The Parking Spot allows customers to access long-term parking, storage, and shuttle services to-and-from the airport. For just a little over $330 a month for uncovered parking and $360 for covered parking, this parking alternative will save you a ton of money. This is a great option for long-term travelers who need monthly or yearly parking. Other options like LAX’s parking garages charge high rates that are simply unaffordable for long-term parking.
STOW IT’s parking option allows you to conveniently drive yourself to the airport and leaves your car safe and secure while you are away. The cost of parking and convenience makes this a no-brainer!