LAX → Long Beach · Downtown · Convention Center · Waterfront · Updated June 2026
LAX to Long Beach Car Service
Detailed Drivers is a 5.0-star rated car service for the LAX to Long Beach route, featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur. Downtown Long Beach is about 18 miles from LAX — 25-40 minutes via I-405 to I-710. Engine-priced all-in transfers, real-time flight tracking, and no surge through Grand Prix weekend or Convention Center turnover, with the same chauffeur for the return to LAX.
LAX to Long Beach — Quick Facts
Business Sedan: $230 · 3 pax · 3 bags
First Class SUV: $280 · 6 pax · groups + luggage
Sprinter Van: $680 · 10–14 pax · convention + cruise groups
Distance / time: 18 mi · 25–40 min · I-405 S to I-710 S
Flight tracking · S-Class on request · 24/7 · (310) 907-5114
Straight from LAX to Downtown Long Beach — no shared-shuttle stops
Convention Center, Grand Prix, cruise terminal, and waterfront drop-offs
Flight tracking and coordinated meet-and-greet past the LAX-it lot
No surge — set engine price, return to LAX at the same rate
(310) 907-5114
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The LAX to Long Beach car service is the simplest way to get from Los Angeles International to Long Beach — about 18 miles, 25-40 minutes via I-405 South to I-710 South, with no shared-shuttle hotel stops. Detailed Drivers prices the transfer all-in from the engine, tracks your flight across all nine LAX terminals, coordinates the meeting point past the LAX-it lot, and drops you at your Downtown hotel, the Convention Center, the cruise terminal, or Belmont Shore with luggage room and no surge.
This route starts with LAX car service, part of the wider Los Angeles airport car service network and the Los Angeles car service hub. Cruise passengers continue with LAX to Long Beach Cruise Terminal car service, families heading to the parks book LAX to Disneyland car service, and convention teams upgrade to a Sprinter van rental in Los Angeles.
Where the LAX to Long Beach car service drops off
Downtown & convention
Downtown Long Beach · the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on Pine Avenue · the Terrace Theater and Arena · the LBC business district on Ocean Boulevard
Waterfront
the Queen Mary · the Aquarium of the Pacific · Shoreline Village · the Pike Outlets · Rainbow Harbor
Cruise terminal
the Long Beach Cruise Terminal beside the Queen Mary — Carnival's West Coast homeport, with porter coordination and embarkation timing on the dedicated cruise transfer
Hotels
the Hyatt Regency Long Beach · the Renaissance · the Westin · the Maya Long Beach · the Hotel Maya and waterfront porte-cochères
Neighborhoods
Belmont Shore (Second Street) · Naples and the canals · the East Village Arts District · Bixby Knolls · California State University Long Beach (CSULB)
Fleet
Business Sedan · First Class SUV — Cadillac Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon Denali, Lincoln Navigator L · Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van for convention and cruise groups · Mercedes S-Class on request for VIP arrivals
How much is a car from LAX to Long Beach?
Every estimate below is calculated with our rate engine from Google-routed miles, framed as all-in. Compare vehicles on the Detailed Drivers fleet page, read the LA airport car service guide, then reserve online.
| Route | Business Sedan | First Class SUV | Sprinter Van | Distance · drive time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX → Downtown Long Beach | $230 | $280 | $680 | 18 mi · 25–40 min · I-405 S to I-710 S |
| LAX → Long Beach Convention Center | $230 | $280 | $680 | 18 mi · 25–40 min · I-710 S to Shoreline Dr |
| LAX → the Queen Mary | $230 | $280 | $690 | 19 mi · 30–45 min · I-710 S to Queens Hwy |
| LAX → Belmont Shore | $240 | $300 | $710 | 21 mi · 30–45 min · I-405 S to 2nd St |
| LAX → Long Beach Cruise Terminal | $240 | $290 | $700 | 20 mi · 30–45 min · I-710 S to Queensway Bay |
| Long Beach → LAX (return) | $230 | $280 | $680 | 18 mi · 25–45 min · I-710 N to I-405 N |
| Long Beach → Anaheim (onward) | $250 | $300 | $720 | 22 mi · 30–45 min · I-405 S to CA-22 E |
Route miles are Google-routed distances used by our rate engine. A Mercedes S-Class is available on request for VIP arrivals. Final confirmation accounts for exact hotel, terminal, and vehicle availability.
Is LAX to Long Beach car service better than Uber, taxi, shuttle, or driving?
| Option | What happens on the LAX → Long Beach run | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed Drivers | Reserved chauffeur tracking your flight, meet-and-greet, set engine price, no surge through Grand Prix weekend, same chauffeur for the return. | Convention, cruise, and corporate travelers. |
| Uber / Lyft | Pickup at the LAX-it lot; surges during the Grand Prix and Convention Center turnover, a different driver each leg. | Solo travelers when timing is flexible. |
| Taxi | Curbside taxi stand, metered fares that run high to the waterfront, no flight tracking or meet-and-greet. | Short trips without luggage. |
| Shared shuttle | Per-seat fares but adds multiple hotel stops and 60-90 minutes; not door-to-door with bags to the cruise terminal. | Solo travelers on a flexible schedule. |
| Self-driving | Rental counters, I-405 traffic, and Downtown parking fees add cost and hassle for a convention or cruise trip. | Travelers planning to drive all week. |
Why choose Detailed Drivers for LAX to Long Beach car service
The best way from LAX Airport to Long Beach: a private car, not a shared shuttle
Among the travel options from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX Airport, run by Los Angeles World Airports) to Long Beach, a private car is the best way and the fastest way to reach your destination — direct service with no Long Beach shuttle or Prime Time Shuttle stopping at many hotels, no Metro train station transfers, and no public transportation. Your chauffeur meets you at baggage claim, loads the bags, and drives straight down I-405 to I-710 to your Downtown hotel, the Long Beach Convention Center, or the cruise terminal at the Queen Mary. Coordinated curbside pickups mean business and cruise travelers reach the waterfront faster after a long flight, with an estimated time of 25-40 minutes for the whole journey.
Every Long Beach venue and waterfront stop
The same route works to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, the Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village, Belmont Shore, Naples, and CSULB, and we add stops in the East Village or the LBC business district on request. SUVs carry extra luggage and the whole party, and the Sprinter Van handles convention teams and cruise groups. Beyond the city, the service connects onward to Anaheim, downtown LA, and Newport Beach across Southern California — and to Long Beach Airport (LGB) for connecting passengers. A few travel tips: book the return when you book the arrival, and share your terminal so the chauffeur tracks the exact flight.
Set fares versus the Long Beach shuttle and Metro options
Fares are quoted from the rate engine and set in advance — no surge, no surprises, and free cancellations within the window for peace of mind. Compared with metered taxi prices that climb to the waterfront, the cost is fixed before you board, and the same set rate covers convention, cruise, and corporate transfers. Where a Long Beach shuttle or the Metro adds stops and a slower journey, a private transfer is the fastest, most convenient option to every destination, and the door-to-door services scale from sedan to Sprinter Van. Whether the flight arrives from Chicago, Dallas, or beyond, the reservation is confirmed and the chauffeur tracks the flight. Long Beach is a real corporate market — the Port of Long Beach, the Fortune 500 Molina Healthcare headquarters, and Laserfiche all draw executive travel — and centralized billing keeps a reliable, comfortable car ready for every transfer across all of our Long Beach services.
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Last updated June 2026 · All-in pricing — no surge, no hidden fees
