Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) · Updated June 2026
LAX Car Service
Detailed Drivers is a 5.0-star rated LAX car service featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, providing engine-priced all-in transfers from Los Angeles International — the busiest airport on the West Coast (88 million passengers in 2024, per Los Angeles World Airports). California-licensed chauffeurs, real-time flight tracking across all nine terminals, and Tom Bradley International (TBIT) meet-and-greet that never surge through the Oscars, Coachella, or SoFi Stadium events.
LAX car service — Quick Facts
LAX → Beverly Hills: $190 sedan / $230 SUV · 12 mi · 25–45 min
LAX → Santa Monica: $170 sedan · 8 mi · 15–25 min
LAX → Downtown LA: $230 sedan · 18 mi · 30–50 min
LAX → Disneyland / Anaheim: $320 sedan · 35 mi
LAX → Santa Barbara: $650 sedan · 95 mi
Flight tracking + meet-and-greet · 24/7 · (310) 907-5114
88M passengers · 9 terminals · Tom Bradley International (TBIT)
Real-time flight tracking and coordinated meet-and-greet past the LAX-it lot
60-min international Customs wait · 30-min domestic, complimentary
No surge during the Oscars, Coachella, or SoFi Stadium events
(310) 907-5114
5.0/5 · 144 reviews
LAX car service from Detailed Drivers is engine-priced all-in across all nine terminals at Los Angeles International, with real-time flight tracking and a coordinated meeting point past the LAX-it rideshare lot — so there is no app-based scramble after a long flight. California-licensed chauffeurs cover Beverly Hills, the Westside, Downtown LA, the studios, and onward transfers to Anaheim, Santa Barbara, and San Diego, with complimentary wait time for international Customs at the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
This LAX page is part of the wider Los Angeles airport car service network and the Los Angeles car service hub. Arrivals continue as an executive black car service in Los Angeles or an hourly chauffeur service in Los Angeles, and Orange County travelers continue to the parks with LAX to Disneyland car service.
Where LAX car service drives across Los Angeles
Terminals
Terminals 1–8 plus Tom Bradley International (TBIT) · domestic — American, Delta, United, Southwest, Alaska, JetBlue · international TBIT — Qantas, Emirates, Singapore, Cathay Pacific, Air France, Lufthansa, Korean Air
Westside
Beverly Hills · Santa Monica · Venice — Abbot Kinney · Marina del Rey · Brentwood · Pacific Palisades · Century City · Westwood (UCLA)
Studios & corporate
Burbank — Disney, Warner Bros, NBCUniversal · Culver City — Sony, Amazon Studios, Apple · Santa Monica — Snap · El Segundo — Mattel · Hawthorne — SpaceX
Stadiums & venues
SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome (Inglewood, 4 mi) · Crypto.com Arena · Dodger Stadium · the Forum · Dolby Theatre · Hollywood Bowl
Onward transfers
Disneyland / Anaheim (35 mi) · Santa Barbara (95 mi) · Palm Springs (110 mi) · San Diego (120 mi) · Temecula wine country · Big Bear
Alternate airports
Hollywood Burbank (BUR) · Long Beach (LGB) · Ontario International (ONT) · John Wayne (SNA) · Van Nuys (VNY) private aviation
No-surge events
The Oscars · the Grammys · Coachella and Stagecoach departures · LA Auto Show · Rams and Chargers at SoFi · LA Marathon · LA28 Olympic preparation
According to Los Angeles World Airports, LAX served roughly 88 million passengers across nine terminals in 2024, the busiest airport on the West Coast. All LAX estimates are all-in and never surge. Available 24/7 · (310) 907-5114.
How much is a car from LAX?
Every LAX estimate below is calculated with our rate engine from Google-routed miles, framed as all-in with gratuity, tax, and card fees included. Compare vehicles on the Detailed Drivers fleet page, read the LAX car service guide or our ranked roundup of the best LAX shuttle services, then reserve online.
| Destination | Business Sedan | First Class SUV | Sprinter Van | Distance · drive time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX → Beverly Hills | $190 | $230 | $630 | 12 mi · 25–45 min · I-405 N to Santa Monica Blvd |
| LAX → Santa Monica | $170 | $210 | $590 | 8 mi · 15–25 min · Lincoln Blvd / I-10 |
| LAX → Venice / Marina del Rey | $150 | $190 | $570 | 5 mi · 10–20 min · Lincoln Blvd |
| LAX → SoFi Stadium / Inglewood | $150 | $180 | $560 | 4 mi · 10–15 min · La Cienega / Century Blvd |
| LAX → Century City | $200 | $240 | $640 | 13 mi · 25–45 min · I-405 N to Santa Monica Blvd |
| LAX → West Hollywood | $200 | $250 | $650 | 14 mi · 25–45 min · I-405 N to Santa Monica Blvd |
| LAX → Hollywood | $220 | $270 | $670 | 17 mi · 30–50 min · I-405 N to US-101 |
| LAX → Downtown LA | $230 | $280 | $680 | 18 mi · 30–50 min · I-105 E to I-110 N |
| LAX → Long Beach | $250 | $300 | $720 | 22 mi · 25–40 min · I-405 S |
| LAX → Burbank studios | $260 | $320 | $740 | 25 mi · 35–60 min · US-101 |
| LAX → Malibu | $260 | $320 | $740 | 25 mi · 40–60 min · PCH |
| LAX → Pasadena | $290 | $360 | $790 | 30 mi · 45–75 min · I-110 N to CA-134 |
| LAX → Disneyland / Anaheim | $320 | $390 | $830 | 35 mi · 45–60 min · I-105 E to I-605 S to I-5 S |
| LAX → Santa Barbara | $650 | $810 | $1,370 | 95 mi · 100–130 min · US-101 N |
| LAX → Palm Springs | $730 | $910 | $1,510 | 110 mi · 2–2.5 hr · I-10 E |
| LAX → San Diego | $790 | $980 | $1,590 | 120 mi · 2–3 hr · I-405 S to I-5 S |
Route miles are Google-routed LAX distances used by our rate engine. Final confirmation accounts for exact address, terminal, stops, and vehicle availability.
Is LAX car service better than Uber, taxi, transit, or driving?
| Option | What happens at LAX | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed Drivers | Reserved chauffeur tracking your flight, coordinated meet-and-greet past the LAX-it lot, set engine price, no surge. | Executives, families, VIP and international arrivals. |
| Uber / Lyft | Pickup only at the LAX-it lot east of the terminals; surges during the Oscars, Coachella, and SoFi events. | Solo travelers without luggage when timing is flexible. |
| Taxi | Curbside taxi stand with metered fares, no flight tracking or pre-arranged meet. | Short trips without pre-booking. |
| Metro K Line / transit | The K Line and LAX/Metro Transit Center connect some trips, but the Westside, studios, and Orange County still need a ground leg. | Solo travelers near a rail stop. |
| Self-driving | Rental counters, I-405 congestion, and parking at the destination add friction after a long flight. | Local travelers who know LA traffic. |
LAX airport pickup: terminals, curbside, and meet-and-greet
LAX airport transportation works differently from most airports because standard rideshare pickup was moved off the curb to the LAX-it lot east of the terminals. A pre-booked Detailed Drivers chauffeur coordinates the meeting point in advance across all nine LAX terminals, so there is no walk to the LAX-it lot and no app-based scramble after a long flight — just reliable car service with a professional chauffeur tracking your flight from baggage claim to your destination.
Curbside pickup, drop-off, and the LAX-it lot
For most arrivals the chauffeur coordinates curbside pickup at the Lower Arrivals Level outer curb where permitted, confirms the pickup time as the flight lands, and texts the vehicle and location. Departures use a simple curbside drop-off at the upper Departures Level. Because LAX airport transportation curbside access changes by terminal and time of day, the chauffeur arranges the exact spot in advance rather than circling the parking structure.
International arrivals, baggage claim, and free wait time
International travelers arriving at the Tom Bradley International Terminal clear Customs at the arrivals terminal before reaching baggage claim, which can take 30–60 minutes. Detailed Drivers includes complimentary free wait time — 60 minutes on international arrivals and 30 minutes on domestic flights — plus optional inside-terminal meet-and-greet with luggage assistance and a name placard. Business travelers and families both use the same coordinated pickup so the arrival stays stress free.
A reliable LAX car service with no hidden fees
Every LAX car service estimate is all-in with no hidden fees and no surge pricing, and you can request an instant quote before booking. The diverse, fully-licensed fleet covers the premium sedan for solo business travel, the full-size First Class SUV for families and luggage, and Mercedes Sprinter vans for groups, serving the greater Los Angeles area and onward Southern California transfers to Anaheim, Universal Studios, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and San Diego, plus John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank connections. Professional drivers handle every transfer, so travel plans stay on schedule.
When to book LAX car service
TBIT international arrivals
Tom Bradley International handles Qantas, Emirates, Singapore, Cathay Pacific, and more, with Customs processing of 30–60 minutes. Detailed Drivers includes 60-minute complimentary international wait time, with inside-terminal meet-and-greet on request.
Early-morning departures
Book the night before for 5–7 a.m. departures from Beverly Hills and the Westside, when on-demand availability is thin and timing through the I-405 to LAX is critical.
Awards season & Coachella
The Oscars, Grammys, and Coachella departure Mondays spike LAX demand and Uber surge. Detailed Drivers holds its engine-priced estimate — reserve early for the S-Class and Sprinter.
Onward transfers
Travelers flying into LAX continue to Anaheim, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and San Diego with the same chauffeur. Book the full itinerary so the vehicle and timing are confirmed end to end.
Related Los Angeles airport pages
Los Angeles airport car service
All LA-area airports.
Hollywood Burbank (BUR) car service
The studio-friendly alternate.
John Wayne (SNA) car service
Orange County and Disneyland.
LAX to Disneyland car service
Anaheim resort transfers.
LAX to San Diego car service
Long-distance coastal transfers.
Black car service Los Angeles
Executive arrivals from LAX.
Last updated June 2026 · All-in pricing — no surge, no hidden fees
