There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Line 3 bus
best- Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Nsbus 3
1h 4m$1–3Tram
- Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram Metro K Line
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram Metro E Line
1h 13m$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenadetaxi 9.3 mi
14 min$35–50Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Third Street Promenade9.3 mi
14 min$75–100Drive 9.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenadecar 9.3 mi
14 min$2–3
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade. However, there are services departing from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level and arriving at 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns via LAX/Metro Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade station. However, there are services departing from LAX / Metro Transit Center and arriving at Downtown Santa Monica Station via Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Third Street Promenade is 12 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade without a car is to line 3 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $1 - $3.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, depart from LAX/Metro Transit Center station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from LAX / Metro Transit Center station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade bus services, operated by Big Blue Bus, arrive at 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns station.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Third Street Promenade, CA, USA?
Big Blue Bus operates a bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level to Third Street Promenade via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX / Metro Transit Center, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, and Downtown Santa Monica Station in around 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Downtown Santa Monica Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 310-451-5444
- Website
- bigbluebus.com
Bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center to 4Th Nb & Santa Monica Ns
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.bigbluebus.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.bigbluebus.com/Routes-And-Schedules/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Third Street Promenade
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $75–100
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Third Street Promenade.
There are 2493+ hotels available in Third Street Promenade.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Third Street Promenade. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


