Consolidated "Getting to/from LAX" thread
Jul 15, 2025 | 9:33 pm
#676
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 4,721
I took the metro from LAX to Norwalk. The bus from TBIT to the station took a while, felt much longer than to the Uber lot. Once there, bought a TAP card (had one at home but didn't bring) using the BART-style machine. Ticket + TAP card cost $3.75 believe. Got off at Norwalk station; Uber'ed home. Was a smooth train ride with normal passengers. This was in the afternoon. Total cost was less than half of Uber from home to LAX. Total time is about doubled.
Not sure if also due to metro opening up, but recent last mile car traffic to LAX have been the fastest I've experienced in the last few years. Usually the last mile takes 30 minutes, now maybe 5min.
Not sure if also due to metro opening up, but recent last mile car traffic to LAX have been the fastest I've experienced in the last few years. Usually the last mile takes 30 minutes, now maybe 5min.
Jul 16, 2025 | 12:47 pm
#677
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, DL Gold, AS, UA, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,602
I took the metro from LAX to Norwalk. The bus from TBIT to the station took a while, felt much longer than to the Uber lot. Once there, bought a TAP card (had one at home but didn't bring) using the BART-style machine. Ticket + TAP card cost $3.75 believe. Got off at Norwalk station; Uber'ed home. Was a smooth train ride with normal passengers. This was in the afternoon. Total cost was less than half of Uber from home to LAX. Total time is about doubled.
Not sure if also due to metro opening up, but recent last mile car traffic to LAX have been the fastest I've experienced in the last few years. Usually the last mile takes 30 minutes, now maybe 5min.
Not sure if also due to metro opening up, but recent last mile car traffic to LAX have been the fastest I've experienced in the last few years. Usually the last mile takes 30 minutes, now maybe 5min.
Also, you can put the tap card on your phone... no need to carry the physical card. I haven't used the card in 2 years... just tap the phone and go. Would still be better if they just allow you to tap your credit cards but it is vast improvement already. We are way ahead of some other US cities.
Apr 20, 2026 | 3:40 am
#678
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 41
Whats the best way to save a few bucks if I need a transfer vom LAX to Anaheim?
In the past I took an Uber/Lyft from LAX-it, but the prices are insane at the moment!
Can I take a Shuttle to the RentalCar facility or to the Metro Transit Center and hail a Uber/Lyft there?
Would this save some money? Or is there even a better "trick"?
We will be with heavy luggage, so walking to a nearby location would be insufficient, and I am not feeling good to take a Hotel Shuttle without staying there.
In the past I took an Uber/Lyft from LAX-it, but the prices are insane at the moment!
Can I take a Shuttle to the RentalCar facility or to the Metro Transit Center and hail a Uber/Lyft there?
Would this save some money? Or is there even a better "trick"?
We will be with heavy luggage, so walking to a nearby location would be insufficient, and I am not feeling good to take a Hotel Shuttle without staying there.
Apr 20, 2026 | 11:16 am
#679
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Plat, DL Gold, AS, UA, IHG Plat
Posts: 2,602
Take the LAX-It shuttle then walk to the Hyatt across the street and request Uber/Lyft from there. I think that is outside the geofence so you should avoid the LAX surcharges. But probably still subject to surge pricing during peak demand periods.
I walk to In-N-Out before to request Uber and it is definitely outside the geofence.
I walk to In-N-Out before to request Uber and it is definitely outside the geofence.
Apr 20, 2026 | 11:32 am
#680
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: California
Posts: 1,434
Whats the best way to save a few bucks if I need a transfer vom LAX to Anaheim?
In the past I took an Uber/Lyft from LAX-it, but the prices are insane at the moment!
Can I take a Shuttle to the RentalCar facility or to the Metro Transit Center and hail a Uber/Lyft there?
Would this save some money? Or is there even a better "trick"?
We will be with heavy luggage, so walking to a nearby location would be insufficient, and I am not feeling good to take a Hotel Shuttle without staying there.
In the past I took an Uber/Lyft from LAX-it, but the prices are insane at the moment!
Can I take a Shuttle to the RentalCar facility or to the Metro Transit Center and hail a Uber/Lyft there?
Would this save some money? Or is there even a better "trick"?
We will be with heavy luggage, so walking to a nearby location would be insufficient, and I am not feeling good to take a Hotel Shuttle without staying there.
I don't think the small savings from the Metro Transit station will be enough to mitigate the eye watering Uber prices for longer distance rides like yours unless there is a surge at the airport.
Apr 20, 2026 | 5:28 pm
#681
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 11,597
also check one way rental car rates - quite often it ends but being cheaper than alternatives..
as for uber in the past i routinely had $60-80 quotes from hyatt or hertz lot vs 90-120 from laxit so quite noticeable savings.. havent done it recently though
as for uber in the past i routinely had $60-80 quotes from hyatt or hertz lot vs 90-120 from laxit so quite noticeable savings.. havent done it recently though
Apr 20, 2026 | 8:37 pm
#682
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: AA, UA, Marriott
Posts: 2,426
Can you make it to the Norwalk Metro station on the green line with all that luggage? If so, take the 460 Metro bus from Norwalk to Disneyland. Or take Flyaway to LA Union station and then Metrolink to Anaheim at a higher cost but less hassle with one fewer transfer.
I don't think the small savings from the Metro Transit station will be enough to mitigate the eye watering Uber prices for longer distance rides like yours unless there is a surge at the airport.
I don't think the small savings from the Metro Transit station will be enough to mitigate the eye watering Uber prices for longer distance rides like yours unless there is a surge at the airport.