Los Angeles International Airport to Los Angeles
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Los Angeles International Airport sits about 27 km from Los Angeles. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX/Metro Transit Center + Metro rail Cheapest Free shuttle from terminals to the transit centre, then Metro. Slow but very cheap. |
~$4 | 45 – 70 min | Every 10 min | 1 change |
| FlyAway bus to Union Station Reliable direct coach to downtown LA. |
~$16 | 45 – 60 min | Every 30 min | Direct |
| Uber / Lyft Popular Pickups are from the LAX-it lot, reached by a free shuttle — allow an extra 20 minutes. |
~$60 | 30 – 70 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
| Private transfer Meet and greet at arrivals; the least stressful option after a 14-hour flight. |
~$150 | 30 – 70 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
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Cheapest option: LAX/Metro Transit Center + Metro rail at around $4. Fastest: LAX/Metro Transit Center + Metro rail.
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