Taxis are also available, but they can be expensive due to the long distances. Note: When you take a taxi from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you will be presented with a ticket stating typical fares to major destinations. Only authorized taxis with an official seal, illustrated on each vehicle, are permitted in the airport.

Click here for more information on taking a taxi and fares:

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:

You can easily get a shuttle from any Los Angeles area airport to your hotel. It's best to make a reservation ahead of time but shuttles operate every few minutes and a Coordinator of the particular shuttle company you wish to use will place you with the first available shuttle.

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 Airport 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.

Disneyland Resort Express Bus

Servicing most hotels in Anaheim, Buena Park, Garden Grove and Orange, the Disneyland ® Resort Express is a very convenient way 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 information and fares

Flyway Bus

Flyway is a Convenient Non-Stop Bus Service to LAX from

Irvine (Orange County)
Union Station (Downtown Los Angeles)
Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley) and
Westwood (West Los Angeles)

. Official Website

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.

Fees:

Irvine $25.00 one-way
Van Nuys $7.00 one-way

Union Station $7.00 one-way

Westwood $5.00 one-way

Children under 5:; Free

San Diego Area Airport Transport

Taxis are readily available at the airport’s Transportation Plaza across from Terminal 1 and 2 and the Commuter terminal. If you need a taxi at San Diego International Airport, simply follow the signs leading to the airport's Transportation Plaza. Lindbergh International Airport is conveniently located, approximately three and half miles from the heart of the downtown area. A typical taxi fare from the airport to downtown would range from $8.00 $10.00 dollars.

You can easily get a shuttle from the San Diego Airport Transportation Plaza across from Terminal 1 and 2 and the Commuter terminal. Shuttles operate every few minutes and a Transportation Coordinator will place you with the first available shuttle, unless you specify a particular shuttle company.

Click here for more information, shuttle companies and phone numbers.

Car Rental shuttles at San Diego International Airport, are located at the Transportation Plaza across from Terminal 1 and 2 and the Commuter terminal. There are no car rental service counters at the San Diego International Airport. Travelers should use the baggage claim transportation phones to contact the rental car companies.

If you are traveling light and want to save money. Buses run throughout the city and fares cost $1.75 to $2.25.

Lindbergh Field which is San Diego Airport is serviced by route 992.

Check the bus map and schedule for more information.

Bus Fares

San Diego Bus Map & Schedule

The city of Los Angeles was designed with the automobile in mind and is more driver-friendly than most big cities in the US.

Here are a few things to keep in mind if you decide to drive.

1) You must have valid driver's license and liability insurance to legally drive within the state of California.

2) Child seats are a requirement for children weighing under 60 pounds or for children under the age of 6 years old.

3) Driving while intoxicated is illegal and anyone caught driving with a blood alcohol level of .08% or greater will be immediately arrested.

4) Seat belts are mandatory when your vehicle is in motion.

5) Car pool lanes are for vehicles with two or more passengers. (Infants count, pets do not!) To enter or exit the carpool lane properly and legally you must wait until the broken white line appears. If you cross the double yellow line to get in or out of a carpool lane you will be given aticket and a stiff fine of $271.00.

6) Starting July 1, 2008 it will be against the law to drive on California roads while talking on your cell phone. All drivers must use a hands-free device.

7) If possible, avoid rush hour traffic, which is heaviest from 7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm.