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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Californiaby bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to California by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    35 min
    $7–13

  2. Drive 13.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Los Angelescar car 13.9 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram Metro K Line
    2. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h 2m
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Los Angelestaxi taxi 13.9 mi
    24 min
    $50–65

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Los Angelesrideshare rideshare 13.9 mi
    24 min
    $45–65

  6. Fly

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    1h 32m
    $166–532

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to California by bus

Calendar280Weekly Buses
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and California, USA?

LAX FlyAway operates a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level to Historic Broadway Station via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, and Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station in around 1h 2m.

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