There are 6 ways to get from Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by subway, 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.
Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Union Station
1h 38m$11–17Drive 16.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)car 16.9 mi
31 min$4–5Subway, tram
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Stationtram
- Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram
1h 38m$8–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)taxi 16.9 mi
31 min$60–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Studio City to Los Angeles-LAX16.9 mi
31 min$45–65Line 233 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Moorpark / Van Nuys to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 233
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Van Nuys
2h 43m$11–19
Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Ventura / Laurel Canyon and arriving at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Moorpark / Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick and Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Studio City station to Los Angeles Airport (LAX). However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at LAX / Metro Transit Center via 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Studio City and Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 30 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 38m and costs $10 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including transfers.
Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Moorpark / Van Nuys station.
Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Universal / Studio City Station.
Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Van Nuys / Keswick station.
What companies run services between Studio City, CA, USA and Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA?
You can take a bus from Ventura / Laurel Canyon to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal via Ventura / Beverly Glen, Moorpark / Van Nuys, Van Nuys / Keswick, Woodley / Saticoy, and Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Moorpark / Van Nuys to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Studio City to Los Angeles-LAX
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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
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More Questions & Answers
Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Studio City 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 Studio City and Los Angeles Airport (LAX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





