Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, commonly referred to as Metro or MTA. is the primary regional public transportation agency in Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority with it's 200 Metro Bus lines and four Metro Rail lines, can take you just about anywhere in Los Angeles County.
| Taking a Taxi in Los Angeles |
Click here for more information on taking a taxi and fares:
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| Renting a Car in Los Angeles | |||||||||||||||
LA is one of the cheapest places in the country to rent a car. The city of LA sprawls over such a large area that getting around without a car can be frustrating and time consuming. The complex network of freeways connecting the sprawl can be intimidating, especially for those not used to driving in big cities, but with a map or good directions, hiring a car is the best and most popular way to see LA. Approximately 40 rental car companies operate out of LAX, but only ten rental car companies are permitted to pick-up and drop-off their customers directly from the airline terminals using courtesy shuttles. These are the following companies:
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| Los Angeles Airport Shuttle Vans | |||
Two shared ride van companies, Prime Time Shuttle and SuperShuttle, operate out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and are authorized to serve all Southern California counties. Call directly or use the Web links to find the shuttle that best suits your needs.
Note: Free shuttle bus service is provided from Los Angeles International Airporty to the Aviation Metro Rail Station. Passengers wishing to use this shuttle bus service should wait under the LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections sign on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal, and board the "G" Shuttle.
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| Taking the Metro Train in Los Angeles |
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Some Metro Rail Stations do not have fare gates but note that Metro fare inspectors conduct random checks of the system. If riders are caught without a ticket they can be fined up to $250 and/or ordered to perform community service for 48 hours. Fares:
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| Taking the MetroLink in Southern California |
Metrolink fares are calculated with a distance based formula using the shortest driving distance between stations, with an 80 -mile maximum charge. To find out exactly what the fare will be for your trip, check out any of the following:
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| Taking the FlyAway Bus from LAX |
Flyway is a Convenient Non-Stop Bus Service to LAX picking passengers up from Van Nuys, Union Station, Irvine and Westwood. From LAX: You would catch the "Flyaway" bus on the "Arrival / Lower Level" of each terminal. Look for a green sign saying "Flyaway, Buses & Long Distance Vans". They depart LAX every 30 minutes on the hour & half hour daily from 5:00 am to 1 :00 am. LAX FlyAway Bus Service LAX FlyAway Service to Union Station (Downtown) LAX FlyAway Service to Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley) LAX FlyAway Service to Westwood (UCLA) 1-866-435-9529 ; 1-866-IFLYLAX Official Website
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| Taking the Disneyland ® Resort Express Bus |
Servicing most hotels in Anaheim, Buena Park, Garden Grove and Orange, the Disneyland ® Resort Express makes it easy to travel between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Orange County's John Wayne Airport (SNA), and the Disneyland® Resort and the Anaheim area hotels. Click here for more details.
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| Riding the Los Angeles Metro Bus |
It is also possible to get around by bus, but frequent transfers and long distances can make this slow and impractical, and it is not recommended for late-night travel.
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Los Angeles Area Trip Planner
Use the Trip Planner below to find the best bus routes and other alternative means of getting to your destination.
Cheapest way to travel from LAX
| From | Destination | Transportation | Fare |
| LAX | Metro Green Line Aviation Station | LAX Shuttle Bus G | FREE |
| LAX | Downtown LA | LAX FlyAway Bus | $7 one-way |
| LAX | Disneyland Area Hotels | Disneyland Resort Express | Adult: $22 Child: $19 |
| LAX | Knott's Berry Farm Area Hotels | Disneyland Resort Express | Adult: $22 Child: $19 |
| LAX | Westwood | LAX FlyAway Bus | $10 one-way |
| LAX | Van Nuys | LAX FlyAway Bus | $7 one-way |
| LAX | Simi Valley | Roadrunner Shuttle | Check website |
| LAX | Ventura |
Central Coast Shuttle |
Check website See below |
| LAX | Santa Barbara |
Central Coast Shuttle |
Check website See below |
| LAX | Other Locations throughout LA | Prime Time Shuttle or SuperShuttle |
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| LAX | Long Beach Airport (LGB) | Prime Time Shuttle or |
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| LAX | Burbank Airport (BUR) | Prime Time Shuttle or |
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| LAX | Ontario International Airport (ONT) | Prime Time Shuttle or |
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| LAX | Newhall, Palmdale and Lancaster | Antelope Valley Airport Express | see below |
| LAX | Santa Barbara, Goleta and Carpinteria | Santa Barbara Airbus | see below |
| LAX | Ventura, Oxnard | Ventura County Airporter | see below |
Central Coast Shuttle - Travels to the Central Coast area including: Ventura, Santa Barbara, Buellton, and Santa Maria. For more information, Call 1-800-470-8818 or visit www.cclax.com. Fares from $68
Antelope Valley Airport Express - Travels to Newhall, Palmdale and Lancaster in the Antelope Valley. Distance is approximately 75 miles (121 kilometers) north of LAX. Fares from $40
Santa Barbara Airbus - Travels to Santa Barbara, plus nearby Goleta and Carpinteria. Travel time from LAX is usually between one and a half to two hours. Fares from $44. www.sbairbus.com
Ventura County Airporter - Travels to Ventura and Oxnard. Travel time from LAX is about one hour to one hour and a half hour. Fares from $35 www.venturashuttle.com
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