For LAX airport transportation, driving takes about 14 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport to Jet Inn. Taxis and ride-app pickups use the airport’s LAX-it lot, while public transit connects LAX terminals to the Metro network.
- By car: About 14 minutes from LAX.
- Taxi or ride app: Pickups are at LAX-it, next to Terminal 1.
- Public transit: The C Line or K Line reaches the LAX/Metro Transit Center, with a free shuttle linking it to the terminals.
Where is the motel in relation to LAX?
Los Angeles International Airport is about 14 minutes by car from the motel. The airport is also about 94 minutes on foot from the motel, so driving is the more direct choice if you’re travelling with luggage.
For a broader view of getting around the area, the guide to getting around Los Angeles covers local transportation context.
How do you get from LAX by car?
The drive from LAX takes about 14 minutes. Use navigation for the route when you travel and allow for conditions that may affect your journey.
If someone is collecting you, agree on a meeting point before leaving the terminal. For a rental car or other vehicle pickup, follow the airport’s instructions for the relevant service.
What public transit options connect to LAX?
LA Metro’s C Line and K Line serve the LAX/Metro Transit Center, which connects with the airport terminals by free shuttle.
The shuttle runs frequently between bus bays 1 and 2 at the transit center and all LAX terminals. At the airport, shuttle pickup and drop-off locations are on the lower level at pink shuttle zones.
Metro’s route listings also include Line 102 between the transit center and South Gate via La Tijera Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard, and Line 210 between South Bay/Redondo Beach Transit Center and Hollywood/Vine Station via Crenshaw Boulevard.
These connections do not establish a complete transit itinerary to the motel, including transfers, fares or service hours. Check LA Metro’s current route and schedule information and LAX’s terminal shuttle guidance before you go.
Where do taxis and rideshares pick up at LAX?
LAX directs taxi and ride-app passengers to LAX-it, the central pickup lot next to Terminal 1. You can walk there or take the free shuttle from the lower, arrivals level; board at the inner curb outside baggage claim by the green LAX-it signs.
Only taxis with an official seal issued by the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation may pick up passengers at the airport. LAX names Lyft, Opoli, Uber and Wingz among its ride-app providers.
Which option suits your arrival?
Driving takes about 14 minutes. A taxi or ride app gives you an airport pickup point at LAX-it, while public transit requires connecting from the Metro transit center to the airport terminals and arranging the onward trip separately.
If SoFi Stadium is part of your plans, the SoFi Stadium transport and arrival guide covers getting there and arrival details.
Before you go: Airport pickup arrangements and transit services can change, so check the official site before you go. For airport pickups, use LAX’s official guidance; for Metro routes and schedules, use LA Metro.
FAQs
How long does it take to drive from LAX?
The drive takes about 14 minutes. Allow for changing conditions, and check a live route when planning your trip.
Where do ride apps pick up passengers at LAX?
Ride-app pickups are at LAX-it, the central lot next to Terminal 1. You can walk there or use the free airport shuttle from the lower arrivals level.
Can you take Metro from LAX?
Yes. The C Line and K Line serve the LAX/Metro Transit Center, and a free, frequent shuttle connects the transit center with all airport terminals.