How much is a taxi from LAX to Union Station, downtown Los Angeles?

Taxi fares: about $45–$60 from the LAX-it pickup lot. The ride takes 30–60 min depending on traffic.

Which airlines fly from LAX?

Airlines at LAX include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada, WestJet, Aeroméxico, Volaris, Copa Airlines, Avianca, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air France, KLM, Aer Lingus, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, ANA (All Nippon Airways), Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Qantas, Air New Zealand, EVA Air, China Airlines, Philippine Airlines and El Al. It's not a complete list: smaller and seasonal airlines come and go, so check the airport's flight board for your route.

Can I leave LAX on a layover?

Yes, if you have at least 3 h 30 min: that covers getting out of the airport, the round trip to Union Station, downtown Los Angeles, an hour there and getting back through security.

Are there lounges at LAX?

Delta One Lounge and Delta Sky Clubs (Terminal 3); United Club and Polaris Lounge (Terminal 7); Alaska Lounge (Terminal 6); Amex Centurion Lounge (Tom Bradley International).

Is there a hotel at LAX?

No hotel inside the terminals; airport hotels on Century Boulevard run free shuttles.

How long do I need to connect at LAX?

We recommend at least 55 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal, and more for a terminal change or after an international arrival. Our LAX connection guide breaks it down step by step.

Where is the cheapest parking at LAX?

Economy Parking, linked by free shuttles. Rates change with demand, so check and book ahead on the airport's site.

Where do international flights arrive at LAX?

Arriving from abroad, you clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), collect your checked bags, drop them at the recheck belt and go through TSA security again before your connection. Most international flights arrive at the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

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Q: Do I have to go through security again if I change terminals at LAX?

No. All LAX terminals are now linked by post-security connectors, so most terminal changes don't mean another TSA check. Distances around the horseshoe are long, though: walking from one end to the other takes well over 20 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport has Terminals 1–8 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The quickest way from LAX to Union Station, downtown Los Angeles is the FlyAway bus (about 45 minutes, $12.75).

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Transit to Union Station, downtown Los Angeles

45 min

FlyAway bus, $12.75

Taxi

30–60 min

about $45–$60 from the LAX-it pickup lot

Connecting here

55 min

Domestic to domestic, same terminal

Leave on a layover

3 h 30 min+

Layover you need to visit the city

Quick answer

The quickest way from LAX to Union Station, downtown Los Angeles is the FlyAway bus (about 45 minutes, $12.75). Connecting here, allow at least 55 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include American, Delta, United, Alaska and Southwest.

Terminals: Terminals 1–8 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal
Taxi: 30–60 min, about $45–$60 from the LAX-it pickup lot
Connecting: At least 55 min for a domestic connection in the same terminal
Lounges: Delta One Lounge and Delta Sky Clubs (Terminal 3); United Club and Polaris Lounge (Terminal 7) and more

Getting from LAX to Union Station, downtown Los Angeles

Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.

FlyAway busto Union Stationabout 45 min$12.75
Metro K and C Lines from the LAX/Metro Transit Centerto downtown via connectionsabout 70 min$1.75
Taxi or rideshare30–60 minabout $45–$60 from the LAX-it pickup lot

Inside LAX

Terminals and connections

All LAX terminals are now linked by post-security connectors, so most terminal changes don't mean another TSA check. Distances around the horseshoe are long, though: walking from one end to the other takes well over 20 minutes.

How long a layover you need at LAX

Lounges

•Delta One Lounge and Delta Sky Clubs (Terminal 3)
•United Club and Polaris Lounge (Terminal 7)
•Alaska Lounge (Terminal 6)
•Amex Centurion Lounge (Tom Bradley International)

Sleep, showers and hotels

•No hotel inside the terminals; airport hotels on Century Boulevard run free shuttles

Parking at LAX

•Economy Parking, linked by free shuttles
•Central Terminal Area garages, inside the terminal loop

Rates change with demand and booking ahead is usually cheaper: check LAX's official site.

LAX tips

•Check both terminals as soon as you land: a connection from Terminal 1 to Tom Bradley is a long walk.

Can you leave LAX on a layover?

With at least 3 h 30 min between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.

Off the plane and out of the airport20 min
To Union Station, downtown Los Angeles and back, the fastest way1 h
Time in town worth the trip1 h
Back through security to your gate1 h
Layover you need3 h 30 min

Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.

Airlines at LAX

Major airlines that fly from LAX (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.

American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Alaska Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Southwest Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
JetBlue Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Hawaiian Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Frontier Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
Allegiant Air Carry-on 22 × 16 × 10 in Bag fees
Sun Country Airlines Carry-on 24 × 16 × 11 in Bag fees
Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
WestJet Carry-on 53 × 38 × 23 cm Bag fees
Aeroméxico Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Volaris Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Copa Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 10 in Bag fees
Avianca Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
British Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm Bag fees
Virgin Atlantic Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
Lufthansa Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
SWISS Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Air France Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
KLM Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
Aer Lingus Carry-on 55 × 40 × 24 cm Bag fees
Turkish Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Emirates Carry-on 55 × 38 × 20 cm Bag fees
Qatar Airways Carry-on 50 × 37 × 25 cm Bag fees
Singapore Airlines Carry-on 115 cm total Bag fees
Cathay Pacific Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
ANA (All Nippon Airways) Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Japan Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 25 cm Bag fees
Korean Air Carry-on 55 × 40 × 20 cm Bag fees
Qantas Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
Air New Zealand Carry-on 118 cm total Bag fees
EVA Air Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm Bag fees
China Airlines Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm
Philippine Airlines Carry-on 56 × 36 × 23 cm
El Al Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm

LAX airport FAQ

The quickest option is the FlyAway bus to Union Station: about 45 minutes for $12.75. You can also take the Metro K and C Lines from the LAX/Metro Transit Center to downtown via connections, about 70 minutes for $1.75. A taxi takes 30–60 min (about $45–$60 from the LAX-it pickup lot).

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