There are 5 ways to get from L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Pico Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram Metro E Line
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram Metro K Line
1h 1m$4–6Drive 12.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 12.8 mi
21 min$3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Figueroa / Olympic to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plazabus Metro J Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Union Station
1h 12m$9–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)taxi 12.8 mi
21 min$50–60Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from L.A. Live to Los Angeles-LAX12.8 mi
21 min$45–65
L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Figueroa / Olympic and arriving at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from L.A. Live station to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Pico Station and arriving at LAX / Metro Transit Center via Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between L.A. Live and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.
The best way to get from L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to tram which takes 1h 1m and costs $3 - $6.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Figueroa / Olympic station.
L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Pico Station.
L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza.
What companies run services between L.A. Live, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
You can take a vehicle from L.A. Live to LAX Terminal 1 via Pico Station, Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, LAX / Metro Transit Center, and Metro Transit Center Bay 2 in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from L.A. Live to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Figueroa / Olympic, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 1h 12m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Pico Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Figueroa / Olympic to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from L.A. Live to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $50–60
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station.
Yes, the driving distance between L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 13 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from L.A. Live to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2279+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between L.A. Live and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






