The quickest way from LAX to Union Station is usually the FlyAway bus (30 min–1h). It is also the cheapest option at $12.75. Landing late, use Taxi or rideshare from LAX-it.
LAXArrivalsBlue FlyAway signs on the Lower/Arrivals level outside each terminal
FlyAway bus · 30 min–1h
Union StationLos Angeles World Airports
Onward to the centre
Union StationLos Angeles
Union Station is 20 km (13 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.
Free airport shuttle to the LAX/Metro Transit Center → Downtown LA via the K and E lines
1h–1h 20m
Varies
Frequent
Step by step
FlyAway bus coach
Pick-up
Blue FlyAway signs on the Lower/Arrivals level outside each terminal
Goes to
Union Station, downtown LA
Time
30 min–1h
Price
$12.75 (1 October 2026)
Frequency
Regular through the day
Payment
Card on board
Wait at the blue FlyAway sign on the arrivals level.
Pay by card on board or with the app; it runs non-stop to Union Station.
Taxi or rideshare from LAX-it taxi
Pick-up
LAX-it pickup lot (free shuttle from the green signs)
Goes to
Door to door
Time
35 min–1h 30m
Frequency
Shuttle every few minutes
Payment
Meter or app
Taxis and rideshares do not pick up at the terminals: take the free LAX-it shuttle from the green signs on the arrivals level, or walk from nearby terminals.
Book your rideshare once you are at LAX-it.
Shuttle + Metro C/K Line metro
Pick-up
Free airport shuttle to the LAX/Metro Transit Center
Goes to
Downtown LA via the K and E lines
Time
1h–1h 20m
Frequency
Frequent
Payment
TAP card or contactless
Take the free shuttle from the terminals to the LAX/Metro Transit Center (Aviation Blvd and 96th St).
Ride the K Line to Expo/Crenshaw and change to the E Line for 7th St/Metro Center downtown.