LAX Los Angeles International airport guide
LAX
Los Angeles International
Los Angeles, United States
Notoriously sprawled. Horseshoe-shaped layout — terminal-to-terminal can require shuttle bus.
Getting from LAX to Los Angeles
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlyAway Bus | $9.75 | 30-60 min | Direct to Union Station. |
| Metro K Line + bus | $1.75 | 60-90 min | K Line to LAX/Aviation/Century, then shuttle bus. Slow but cheap. |
| Taxi (flat rate) | $60-80 | 30-90 min | $56 flat to downtown. Watch traffic. |
| Uber/Lyft | $30-60 | 30-90 min | Pickup at LAX-it lot only (shuttle to it). |
| FlyAway | $9.75 | 30-60 min | Best value direct option to multiple parts of LA. |
Lounges
- Delta One Lounge
- Star Alliance Lounge (Tom Bradley)
- AmEx Centurion (T4)
- Priority Pass: 5+ lounges
What to do on a layover
4h layover
Stay airside. Tom Bradley (TBIT) has good food + shops. Don't try to leave — traffic kills layovers.
8h layover
Take FlyAway to Union Station → quick visit to Olvera Street + Grand Central Market. Back 4h ahead.
12h layover
Add Hollywood or Venice Beach via Uber (~30-45 min each). Hilton + Westin LAX both nearby.
Wifi & connectivity
Free unlimited '_LAX-Free-WiFi'. Generally OK but spotty.
Sleep + rest options
Sleeping at LAX is rough — try Sleep 'n Fly pods at TBIT (paid). Hilton + Hyatt nearby.
⚠ Important gotcha
Rideshare requires walking to LAX-it lot — shuttle takes 10-15 min from terminal.