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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) · Updated June 2026

LAX Car Service

Detailed Drivers provides reserved LAX car service with engine-priced all-in transfers from Los Angeles International Airport. California-licensed chauffeurs, real-time flight tracking across all nine terminals, and dispatch-confirmed Tom Bradley International (TBIT) pickup instructions keep DD separate from LAX-it, taxi, transit, and Uber product rules.

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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

9 terminals · Tom Bradley International (TBIT)
Real-time flight tracking and dispatch-confirmed LAX meeting point
60-min international wait · 45-min domestic, from actual landing
No surge during the Oscars, Coachella, or SoFi Stadium events
(310) 907-5114Flight-tracked airport transfers

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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 dispatch-confirmed meeting point for the booked private-car category. 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
Pickup modes
Uber identifies Black and Black SUV as terminal curbside pickup options, while UberX, XL, and Comfort use LAX-it. That is Uber-specific; DD passengers follow the confirmed private-car dispatch instructions. Uber LAX pickup guide
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

Check Los Angeles World Airports for current terminal information. 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.

DestinationBusiness SedanFirst Class SUVSprinter VanDistance · drive time
LAX → Beverly Hills$190$230$63012 mi · 25–45 min · I-405 N to Santa Monica Blvd
LAX → Santa Monica$170$210$5908 mi · 15–25 min · Lincoln Blvd / I-10
LAX → Venice / Marina del Rey$150$190$5705 mi · 10–20 min · Lincoln Blvd
LAX → SoFi Stadium / Inglewood$150$180$5604 mi · 10–15 min · La Cienega / Century Blvd
LAX → Century City$200$240$64013 mi · 25–45 min · I-405 N to Santa Monica Blvd
LAX → West Hollywood$200$250$65014 mi · 25–45 min · I-405 N to Santa Monica Blvd
LAX → Hollywood$220$270$67017 mi · 30–50 min · I-405 N to US-101
LAX → Downtown LA$230$280$68018 mi · 30–50 min · I-105 E to I-110 N
LAX → Long Beach$250$300$72022 mi · 25–40 min · I-405 S
LAX → Burbank studios$260$320$74025 mi · 35–60 min · US-101
LAX → Malibu$260$320$74025 mi · 40–60 min · PCH
LAX → Pasadena$290$360$79030 mi · 45–75 min · I-110 N to CA-134
LAX → Disneyland / Anaheim$320$390$83035 mi · 45–60 min · I-105 E to I-605 S to I-5 S
LAX → Santa Barbara$650$810$1,37095 mi · 100–130 min · US-101 N
LAX → Palm Springs$730$910$1,510110 mi · 2–2.5 hr · I-10 E
LAX → San Diego$790$980$1,590120 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?

OptionWhat happens at LAXBest fit
Detailed DriversReserved chauffeur tracking your flight, dispatch-confirmed meeting point, set engine price, no surge.Executives, families, VIP and international arrivals.
Uber Black / Black SUVUber identifies these named premium app products as terminal curbside pickup options; follow the assigned app instructions after matching.On-demand premium app rides.
UberX / XL / ComfortUber directs these general app products to LAX-it, and tells passengers to follow in-app pickup directions after matching.Flexible solo rides when walking to LAX-it is acceptable.
TaxiTaxi rules are separate from app products and private chauffeur dispatch; fares and waiting depend on the taxi queue.Short trips without pre-booking.
Metro K Line / transitThe 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-drivingRental 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 app pickup rules vary by product. The verified Uber source identifies Black and Black SUV as terminal curbside pickup options, while UberX, XL, and Comfort use LAX-it and follow the app after matching. A pre-booked Detailed Drivers chauffeur coordinates the meeting point in advance across all nine LAX terminals based on the confirmed private-car category.

Curbside pickup, drop-off, and the LAX-it lot

For arrivals, dispatch texts the vehicle and location after confirming the applicable meeting point for the booking. Departures use the instructed airline terminal drop-off. Because LAX curb access changes by terminal, product, permit, and time of day, the exact spot is confirmed before pickup rather than inferred from a rideshare or taxi rule.

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 45 minutes on domestic flights, starting when the flight actually lands — 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.

LAX car service FAQs

Direct answers about LAX pricing, terminals, flight tracking, and meet-and-greet.

LAX car service all-in estimates: LAX to Beverly Hills $190 Business Sedan / $230 First Class SUV (12 mi, 25–45 min via I-405 N), LAX to Santa Monica $170 (8 mi), LAX to Century City $200 (13 mi), LAX to Hollywood $220 (17 mi), LAX to Downtown LA $230 (18 mi via I-105 to I-110), LAX to Disneyland / Anaheim $320 (35 mi). Every estimate is all-in — gratuity, tax, and card processing included — and never surges during the Oscars, Coachella departures, or SoFi Stadium events.

Yes. LAX has nine terminals, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) handles most international arrivals — Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air France, Lufthansa, Korean Air, and more. Detailed Drivers tracks international arrivals. Airport pickups include 45 minutes of complimentary waiting for domestic flights and 60 minutes for international flights, starting when the flight actually lands. We track your flight. Customs and immigration processing can take 30–60 minutes or longer at summer and holiday peaks. Dispatch confirms the private-car meeting point for the booking; inside-terminal meet-and-greet with a name placard is available on request for VIP and family arrivals when confirmed.

Yes. Every LAX transfer includes real-time flight tracking across all nine terminals, with the chauffeur monitoring arrival time and dispatch confirming the assigned pickup point. Uber's own LAX page distinguishes Uber Black and Black SUV terminal curbside pickup from UberX, XL, and Comfort at LAX-it; that Uber product rule does not establish every private chauffeur's pickup location.

Your chauffeur confirms the meeting point before arrival and texts the vehicle details and location. The instruction may differ from an app pickup because LAX rules vary by product, permit, terminal, and time of day. Follow the Detailed Drivers dispatch text for the booked private-car category rather than assuming LAX-it or terminal curbside.

Beyond LAX, Detailed Drivers serves Hollywood Burbank (BUR, the studio-friendly alternate 12 miles from Hollywood), Long Beach (LGB), Ontario International (ONT, east of LA), John Wayne (SNA, Orange County), and Van Nuys (VNY, the busiest general-aviation airport in the US, for private aviation). Many travelers fly into LAX and transfer onward to Anaheim, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, or San Diego with the same chauffeur.

For standard arrivals and departures, 24 hours ahead is usually enough. Reserve earlier for early-morning departures (5–7 a.m. from the Westside, when availability is thin), awards season, Coachella weekends, and major SoFi Stadium or Crypto.com Arena events, when vehicle availability across Beverly Hills and the Westside is tightest.

Nothing changes on your end. The chauffeur tracks your flight in real time and adjusts the pickup automatically for delays, early arrivals, and diversions, with complimentary wait time built in. Airport pickups include 45 minutes of complimentary waiting for domestic flights and 60 minutes for international flights, starting when the flight actually lands. We track your flight. There is no surge or rebooking penalty for a delayed flight.

Yes. Detailed Drivers operates LAX car service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including red-eye arrivals and pre-dawn departures. Advance booking is required — it is a reserved service with a confirmed chauffeur and vehicle, not an on-demand app.

LAX car service pricing is a single all-in estimate with no hidden fees and no extra charge for standard luggage, flight tracking, or the included complimentary waiting allowance — the fixed price you see at booking is what you pay, with no surge pricing. You can request an instant quote before you reserve, and the reservation guarantees the vehicle and the chauffeur. Reliable pricing and on-time reliability are the point of a reserved ride over an on-demand app, especially for business travel where the schedule matters.

Yes. The diverse fleet accommodates solo passengers in a premium sedan, families needing car seats and luggage room in a full-size First Class SUV, and larger groups in a Mercedes Sprinter van or, for special occasions, a limousine. Child car seats can be added to any LAX booking on request. From a quiet ride to a Beverly Hills hotel to a multi-passenger family arrival heading to Anaheim, the vehicle is matched to the journey so every passenger arrives at the destination relaxed.

Last updated June 2026 · All-in pricing — no surge, no hidden fees

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