There are 5 ways to get from Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus, tram, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Union Station
35 min$7–13Drive 13.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 13.3 mi
24 min$3–4Tram
- Take the tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District 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$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)taxi 13.3 mi
24 min$50–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Skid Row to Los Angeles-LAX13.3 mi
24 min$45–65
Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Los Angeles Union Station station and arriving at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
No, there is no direct train from Skid Row station to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Little Tokyo / Arts District 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 Skid Row and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.
The best way to get from Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to bus which takes 35 min and costs $7 - $13.
The bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station.
Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.
What companies run services between Skid Row, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
LAX FlyAway operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to LAX Terminal 1 via Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station, Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station, LAX / Metro Transit Center, and Metro Transit Center Bay 2 in around 1h 1m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Little Tokyo / Arts District Station to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 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
- (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 Skid Row to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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
Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Skid Row to Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
There are 2567+ hotels available in Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Skid Row and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






