There are 5 ways to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by tram, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram Metro C Line
1h 2m$4–6Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Long Beach / 3rd to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus 232
2h 6m$2–4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Long Beach to Los Angeles-LAX22.1 mi
26 min$60–80Drive 22.1 mi
- Drive from Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 22.1 mi
26 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)taxi 22.1 mi
26 min$85–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to Airport Transfer which takes 26 min and costs $60 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Long Beach / 3rd and arriving at LAX Terminal 1 via Metro Transit Center Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Beach station to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Downtown Long Beach Station and arriving at LAX / Metro Transit Center via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Long Beach and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.
The best way to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to tram which takes 1h 2m and costs $3 - $6.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Long Beach / 3rd station.
Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Downtown Long Beach Station.
Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at LAX / Metro Transit Center station.
What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX Terminal 1 via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, LAX / Metro Transit Center, and Metro Transit Center Bay 2 in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Long Beach / 3rd to LAX / Metro Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Long Beach / 3rd to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Long Beach to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Affordable Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 714-235-3035
California Yellow Cab
- Phone
- (714) 444-4444
OCTAP
- Website
- octap.net
Yellow Cab Anaheim
- Phone
- +1 714-905-5453
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More Questions & Answers
Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Long Beach to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2797+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Long Beach and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.