Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the area's largest airport, and is the fifth-busiest airport in the world. It hosts about 80 passenger airlines in nine terminals.
Distance from:
- Downtown: 18 miles
- Santa Monica: 12 miles
- Hollywood: 23 miles
- Disneyland 35 miles
Transport options
Car rental
There are more than 20 Car Renatal companies 20 car rental agencies at LAX. Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Fox/Payless, National, and Thrifty pick up and drop off customers at the terminals. Other companies are located near the airport as well, though transport to the rental offices varies. Call the rental agency you're interested in for specifics on getting there from the airport.
Taxi
$38 to downtown. Taxis wait at the arrivals level islands on the road outside the terminal.
Public transportation- Metro Rail
A free shuttle bus runs between the airport and the Metro Rail green line Aviation Station. The bus stops at the lower level islands in front of each terminal.
Shuttle
Two shuttle options
Intra-airport shuttle
The free Airline Connections A Shuttle connects the terminals.
Grayline Disneyland ® Resort Express
Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Bob Hope Airport, formerly Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport, is closer to both Downtown and Hollywood than LAX. Nine airlines serve BUR in two terminals.
Distance from:
Downtown: 16 miles
Santa Monica: 24 miles
Hollywood: 8 miles
Disneyland: 42 miles
Transport options
Car rental
On-airport: Alamo, Avis, Hertz, and National. Off-airport: Advantage, AllRite, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, and Horizon.
Taxi
There is no set airport rate. There is a $2 initial fee plus $2 per-mile charge. Taxis pick up passengers on the islands outside of the terminal.
Public transportation- Metrolink
The regional rail system Metrolink has a Burbank Airport station, accessible by free shuttle to and from the airport.
Shuttle
Multiple shuttle options
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is a medium-hub, full-service airport with 224 daily flights on 12 airlines that serve major cities around the U.S.
Distance from:
Downtown: 42 miles
Santa Monica: 56 miles
Hollywood: 46 miles
Disneyland: 37 miles
Transport options
Car rental
Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty, Wheels
Taxi
There is no set airport rate. Taxis pick up passengers outside of baggage claim.
Shuttle
Multiple shuttle options
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
John Wayne Airport (SNA) serves 24 domestic destinations, mostly in the Western U.S. The airport is located in the city of Santa Ana in Orange County.
Distance from:
Downtown: 41 miles
Santa Monica: 51 miles
Hollywood: 46 miles
Disneyland: 14 miles
Transport options
Car rental
On-airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty Off-airport (shuttle service required): Advantage, AM-PM, Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car, Fox/Payless, Go Rent-a-Van, Stop Then Go Rent-A-Car, United Auto Rental, U-Save Auto Rental
Taxi
There is an initial fee of $2.30, plus a charge of $2.25 per mile. Taxis pick up passengers at the Ground Transportation Center.
Public transportation- bus
Regional buses serve the airport. The nearest train station is about 10 miles away and is somewhat inconvenient.
Shuttle
Multiple shuttle options
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Four airlines fly into Long Beach (LGB): Alaska, American, America West, and JetBlue.
Distance from:
Downtown: 26 miles
Santa Monica: 31 miles
Hollywood: 31 miles
Disneyland: 19 miles
Transport options
Car rental
Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National
Taxi
The rate is $33 to the cruise ship terminal in San Pedro. More flat rates are available.
Public transportation- Metro Rail
The closest Metro Rail link is the Wardlow Station on the Blue Line.
Shuttle
Multiple shuttle options
