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Welcome to Long Beach and the greater Los Angeles area. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from Long Beach Airport to downtown Los Angeles.

Note: Los Angeles is served by five major passenger airports:

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX);

John Wayne Airport (SNA);

Ontario International Airport (ONT);

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and;

Long Beach Airport (LGB)

LAX is the major one that handles national and international flights. SNA handles national and some international flights. ONT handles national and some international flights. BUK handles national and regional on the west coast flights. While LGB handles national flights on the west coast.

This article focuses on how to get from Long Beach to downtown.

Read this article about how to get from Los Angeles International Airport here.

Read this article about how to get from John Wayne Airport here.

Read this article about how to get from Ontario International Airport here.

Read this article about how to get from Hollywood Burbank Airport here.

Cheapest: Long Beach Transit 104 Bus / Metro A Line Train

For those on a budget, consider taking Long Beach Transit 104 Bus and the LA Metro into DTLA. From the terminal, cross the street to Parking Lot A. Walk past the parking structure to find the bus stop is on Barbara London Dr. Ride the 104 bus to Willow Street Station (walk north one block past the commercial plaza)**** and catch the A Line (Blue). Get off at LA’s intermodal hub for the Metro, commuter and intercity trains - Union Station.

Consider purchasing Transit Access Pass, the Greater LA Area’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for Long Beach Transit is $1.25. Fare for LA Metro Rail is $1.75. Travel time is approximately 120 minutes.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttles

Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle**** offer shuttle service from LGB to DTLA. Be sure to book ahead. Some hotels in the Burbank area also offer complimentary shuttle service Learn more about the shuttle buses offered from Long Beach Airport here.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Opoli, Wingz, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. Expect to pay at least $40-70 for a ride. Be aware of surge pricing and heavy traffic heading from Long Beach into downtown Los Angeles.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of March 2025.

Welcome to Hollywood, Burbank and the greater Los Angeles area. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from Hollywood Burbank Airport to downtown Los Angeles.

Note: Los Angeles is served by five major passenger airports:

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX);

John Wayne Airport (SNA);

Ontario International Airport (ONT);

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and;

Long Beach Airport (LGB)

LAX is the major one that handles national and international flights. SNA handles national and some international flights. ONT handles national and some international flights. BUK handles national and regional on the west coast flights. While LGB handles national flights on the west coast.

This article focuses on how to get from Hollywood Burbank Airport to downtown.

Read this article about how to get from Los Angeles International Airport here.

Read this article about how to get from John Wayne Airport here.

Read this article about how to get from Ontario International Airport here.

Read this article about how to get from Long Beach Airport here.

Cheapest: Metro 222 Bus / Metro B Line Train

For those on a budget, consider taking Metro Line 222 Bus and the LA Metro into DTLA. Take the elevated moving walkway from the terminal to the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (buses are at ground level). Ride the 222 bus to Universal City/Studio City Station and catch the B Line (Red). Get off at LA’s intermodal hub for the Metro, commuter and intercity trains - Union Station.

Consider purchasing Transit Access Pass, the Greater LA Area’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for LA Metro Rail is $1.75. Travel time is approximately 50 to 60 minutes.

Fastest: Metrolink Antelope Valley Line / Ventura County Line Train

BUR Airport is uniquely situated at the convergence of two Metrolink regional rail lines. Fortunately Burbank Airport offers free, on demand shuttle service to each train station. There isn’t much difference except for price (and you can walk to the South Station). Be sure to check the Metrolink schedule after you land to confirm which route suits you better. Note that shuttles depart from different sections of the airport and require calling different phone numbers.

For the shuttle to Burbank Airport - North Station (Antelope Valley Line) head to the Valet Parking area.

For the shuttle to Burbank Airport - South Station (Antelope Valley Line) walk 5 minutes south of the terminal to the train station.

Ride either Metrolink train to LA’s intermodal hub for the Metro, commuter and intercity trains - Union Station.

Learn more about Hollywood Burbank Airport’s free shuttle service to each train station here.

Consider purchasing Transit Access Pass, the Greater LA Area’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for ONT Connect is free with a valid Metrolink ticket. Fare for Metrolink is

$4.5 (via Burbank Airport - North Station on the Antelope Valley Line)

$6.0 (via Burbank Airport - South Station on the Ventura County Line).

Travel time is approximately 40 minutes.

Honorable Mention: Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train

While faster than the above mentioned, there is a caveat: fewer departure times at 5 per day. Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner is a great intercity option if you’re looking for a relaxing ride and are able to time your landing just right. After landing, head to Burbank Airport - South Station to ride Amtrak into Los Angeles Union Station.

Learn more about the Pacific Surfliner here.

Fare starts at $11 for coach and $21 for business class. Travel time is approximately 35 minutes.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttles

Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle**** offer shuttle service from BUR to DTLA. Be sure to book ahead. Some hotels in the Burbank area also offer complimentary shuttle service Learn more about the shuttle buses offered from Hollywood Burbank Airport here.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Opoli, Wingz, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. Expect to pay at least $30-50 for a ride. Be aware of surge pricing and heavy traffic heading from Burbank into downtown Los Angeles.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of March 2025.

Welcome to the Inland Empire and the greater Los Angeles area. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from Ontario International Airport to downtown Los Angeles.

Note: Los Angeles is served by five major passenger airports:

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX);

John Wayne Airport (SNA);

Ontario International Airport (ONT);

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and;

Long Beach Airport (LGB)

LAX is the major one that handles national and international flights. SNA handles national and some international flights. ONT handles national and some international flights. BUR handles national and regional on the west coast flights. While LGB handles national flights on the west coast.

This article focuses on how to get from Ontario International Airport to downtown.

Read this article about how to get from Los Angeles International Airport here.

Read this article about how to get from John Wayne Airport here.

Read this article about how to get from Hollywood Burbank Airport here.

Read this article about how to get from Long Beach Airport here.

Cheapest: ONT Connect 380 Bus / Metrolink San Bernardino Line Train

For those on a budget, consider taking public transit by way of ONT Connect and Metrolink regional rail from SNA to downtown Los Angeles. From the terminal, to catch the ONT Connect Bus - a nonstop shuttle bus service connecting the airport and the train station. At Rancho Cucamonga Station and board the San Bernardino Line train towards Los Angeles. Get off at LA’s intermodal hub for the Metro, commuter and intercity trains - Union Station.

Consider purchasing Transit Access Pass, the Greater LA Area’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for ONT Connect is free with a valid Metrolink ticket. Fare for Metrolink is $8.00. Travel time is approximately 2 hours. Learn more about ONT Connect and Metrolink booking here.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttles

Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle**** offer shuttle service from ONT to DTLA. Be sure to book ahead. Some hotels in the Ontario area also offer complimentary shuttle service Learn more about the shuttle buses offered from Ontario International Airport here.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Wingz, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Expect to pay at least $60-100 for a ride. Be aware of surge pricing and heavy traffic heading from Ontario into downtown Los Angeles.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of March 2025.