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Transit Schedules to and from the airport
There are plenty of public transportation options for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach Airport (LGB), and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Plan your trip with metro.net/tripplanner or the Transit app for real-time route and connection details.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
The LAX/Metro Transit Center (LAX/MTC) opened to the public on June 6, 2025, providing a direct connection to the airport via Metro Rail, bus, and municipal transit lines. Use the TripPlanner
Regular Metro fare: $1.75 one-way, including two hours of free transfers. Visit TapToGo for a virtual TAP card.
Free airport shuttle: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) operates free Metro Connector bus shuttles between LAX/MTC and all airport terminals about every 10 minutes. Board the shuttle at Bus Bays 1 and 2 at LAX/MTC.
Metro Rail Service
C Line: Runs eastbound from Norwalk and terminates at LAX/MTC.
K Line: Provides direct access to LAX/MTC and runs north–south between Expo/Crenshaw and Redondo Beach stations.
Metro Bus Service
Line | Route Description |
South Gate ↔ LAX/MTC via La Tijera Bl and Exposition Bl | |
Norwalk Station ↔ LAX/MTC via Florence Av | |
Downey ↔ LAX/MTC via Century Bl and Imperial Hwy | |
Whittwood Town Center ↔ LAX/MTC via Imperial Hwy | |
Downtown Long Beach ↔ LAX/MTC via Sepulveda Bl and Pacific Coast Hwy |
Municipal and Partner Bus Operators
The LAX/MTC is also served by:
Culver CityBus, Beach Cities Transit (Redondo Beach), Torrance Transit, GTrans (Gardena), Metro Micro, and Big Blue Bus (Santa Monica).
Check each agency’s website for current fares and timetables.
FlyAway Service
FlyAway provides convenient, nonstop bus service to LAX from two locations:
- Union Station (Downtown Los Angeles) – easily accessible by Metro Bus, Rail, and municipal buses.
- Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley) – with frequent connections from local and regional bus services.
Fares vary depending on departure location. Visit flylax.com/flyaway for details, schedules, and ticketing.
Bike Parking
An indoor bike locker with 50 stalls is available on the south end of the mezzanine level at LAX/MTC. Use is free on a first-come, first-serve basis. Maximum storage time is 72 hours. Full Details about how to park, store, or get around on a bike in Los Angeles.
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Long Beach Transit provides direct service to Long Beach Airport and easy connections to Metro Rail.
Regular Long Beach Transit fare: $1.25; TAP cards are accepted.
Long Beach Transit Bus Service
Line | Route Description |
Downtown Long Beach ↔ LGB ↔ Willow Station (A Line) | |
Downtown Long Beach ↔ LGB ↔ Lakewood Bl | |
Downtown Long Beach ↔ LAX ↔ Downey via Lakewood Bl and Century Bl |
Note: Routes 102 and 104 connect with the Metro A Line (Blue) at Willow Station, providing rail access to downtown Los Angeles.
Travel Tips
- Allow at least 15 minutes for bus transfers between the A Line and Long Beach Airport.
- For latest schedules, visit ridelbt.com
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
Hollywood Burbank Airport is served by local bus, rail, and shuttle options offering convenient connections to Metro’s B and G Lines. Metro Micro is also available Monday-Friday, 6am-10pm, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-10pm.
Local Bus Service
- Weekday service between North Hollywood Station (Metro B Line/G Line) and the airport.
- Buses run approximately every 15 minutes during peak commute hours, every 20 minutes midday, and every 45 minutes in the evening.
Weekend Shuttle:
Free service from North Hollywood Station operated by Hollywood Burbank Airport Shuttle. Call 818-558-3179 for current times.
Rail Connections
Line | Station | Notes |
Metrolink Ventura County Line | Burbank Airport–South Station | Short walk (¼ mile) or free airport shuttle to terminals |
Metrolink Antelope Valley Line | Burbank Airport–North Station | 1 mile north of terminals; free airport shuttle available |
Amtrak | Coast Starlight & Pacific Surfliner (stops at Burbank Airport–South) | Regional connections to Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Diego |
Metrolink and Amtrak fares vary by distance traveled. Visit metrolinktrains.com or amtrak.com for current schedules.
