How much does a taxi from Los Angeles International Airport to Los Angeles cost?

$45–75 to Downtown LA in 2026. Exact fare depends on your destination and traffic conditions.

Is there a flat rate taxi from LAX?

Los Angeles International Airport taxis use a metered fare. Always insist the driver uses the meter.

What are the taxi alternatives at LAX?

Uber / Lyft — pick up from LAX-it lot, price shown upfront. FlyAway Bus — $11 to Union Station, every 30 min. Metro C Line (Green) — $1.75 to Aviation/LAX station, connect to regional lines

Los Angeles International Airport Taxi Fares

Los Angeles, United States · USD · 2026

Typical fare

$45–75 to Downtown LA

Look for: various (metered)

Fare Estimates by Destination

Based on official meter rates ± 15%

Downtown Los Angeles$38–$52

depends on traffic; can exceed $90 during rush hour

Santa Monica / Venice Beach$28–$38

Beverly Hills / West Hollywood$31–$42

Hollywood / Los Feliz$42–$57

Anaheim / Disneyland$74–$100

fixed-rate offers common; negotiate before departure

Fares in USD. Tolls, surcharges, and tips may add extra.

Practical Tips

✓Rideshares (Uber/Lyft) pick up from dedicated LAX-it lot — do not accept rides curbside at arrivals.
✓Standard taxis queue at arrivals — all are metered; confirm the driver uses the meter.
✓FlyAway bus runs 24/7 to Union Station downtown for $11 — cheapest option.
✓Traffic on the 405 and I-105 can double travel time during peak hours (7–10 am, 3–7 pm).
✓Credit cards are accepted in all licensed LAX taxis.

Scam Warnings

⚠Unofficial "private car" or "shuttle" drivers approach in arrivals — ignore them.
⚠Driver offers a flat rate that exceeds the metered fare — always use the meter.
⚠Curbside pickup for rideshares is illegal at LAX; legitimate Uber/Lyft require the LAX-it lot.

Cheaper Alternatives

→Uber / Lyft — pick up from LAX-it lot, price shown upfront
→FlyAway Bus — $11 to Union Station, every 30 min
→Metro C Line (Green) — $1.75 to Aviation/LAX station, connect to regional lines

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