Go Metro to LAX

Yes! Luggage is welcome on all Metro services and there are no baggage fees. For a smoother ride, please avoid blocking aisles or doors with your bags and use station elevators when carrying large suitcases.

Absolutely. All Metro Rail stations and vehicles are ADA accessible, including elevators and level boarding for easier access with wheelchairs, walkers or strollers.

Taking Metro means avoiding terminal traffic in the dredded “horseshoe,” saving money on parking and rideshare like Uber and Lyft, and reducing your carbon footprint. Plus, Metro offers reliable, all-day service to fit any travel schedule. A direct train-to-terminal connection is coming in 2026 via the LAX People Mover. 

Yes. Metro is a safe and convenient way to get to LAX. As with any public transit, stay aware of your surroundings, keep your belongings close, and travel during hours that work best for you. Stations and trains are monitored, and Metro staff are available if you need help. money on parking and rideshare like Uber and Lyft, and reducing your carbon footprint. Plus, Metro offers reliable, all-day service to fit any travel schedule. A direct train-to-terminal connection is coming in 2026 via the LAX People Mover.

Yes. In addition to Metro’s C Line and K Line, several municipal bus agencies serve the LAX/Metro Transit Center, including Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus, Culver CityBus, Beach Cities Transit, GTrans (Gardena) and Torrance Transit. These make it easier to connect from various neighborhoods throughout the region.

Travel time depends on your starting location. From downtown Los Angeles, expect about 45–60 minutes. Use Metro’s Trip Planner or download the LA Metro Official app to get a real-time estimate based on your departure time.

Metro offers service throughout the day, but hours may vary by line. Check the schedules for the C Line, K Line and the LAX shuttle to make sure they align with your flight time. For very early or late flights, consider checking for connecting bus services or using Metro for part of your trip.

LAX's People Mover is expected to open in 2026 and will provide a direct, seamless rail link from the LAX/Metro Transit Center to all airport terminals. Until then, a free shuttle runs regularly from the station to each terminal.

Yes. The free LAX shuttle is wheelchair accessible and runs every 10 minutes, with stops at every terminal. Look for signs when you exit the train at the LAX/Metro Transit Center to find the shuttle stop.