Originally Posted by mlshanks

I'd recommend taking the LAX FlyAway bus to Van Nuys ($7), then grabbing a cab from there (there are usually 2-4 taxis hanging out in front). FlyAway stops at every terminal and then drives directly to Van Nuys, so it's apt to be in the 30 to an hour range (outside of rush hour) depending on if you board at terminal 7...or terminal 1. The taxi ride is 4-7 miles depending on where in Northridge you are going. (to Chatsworth & Balboa would be roughly $20)

...and no way that a cab from BUR to Granada Hills is $25. It's closer to $45.