Originally Posted by
mlshanks
You might check the major car rental agencies...
...most allow drop-off from LGB - LAX with no one-way fee. That way you can go get a nice meal somewhere between the two w/o freting what to do with your luggage.
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Your LGB rent-a-car with free drop should cost less than a shuttle. For enroute dining, try the Hokkaido Buffet, 3030 Cherry Av, Long Beach (405N to Cherry Av N and make an immediate U-turn).