Public Transportation

Several public transit providers serve LAX, including L.A. Metro, Culver City Bus Lines, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Torrance Transit, and Beach Cities Transit. Passengers can pick up many bus lines from the LAX City Bus Center.

L.A. Metro

Metro green line

Metro C Line (Green) connects to LAX at Aviation/LAX Station. From there, catch the G shuttle bus to the terminals. The shuttle is free with valid proof of transit. Aviation/LAX Station is also served by numerous other bus lines, including Culver CityBus, Beach Cities Transit (Redondo Beach), and Big Blue Bus (Santa Monica). Regular Metro fare is $1.75 for travel in one-direction and includes 2 hours of free transfers.

More details HERE

Culver City Bus

Line 6 and Rapid 6 offer the easiest and most inexpensive way to LAX. Line 6 and Rapid 6 will drop you off at the LAX City Bus Center. Upon arrival, look for the signs for the “LAX Shuttle.” You can catch the Lot South/CityBus Center Shuttle directly to your terminal. The shuttle runs approximately 15-20 minutes seven days a week.

From LAX Baggage Claim Terminals

Travelers should board the Lot South/City Bus Center Shuttle near the pink signs labeled “LAX Shuttles,” located on the lower arrivals level islands in front of each terminal. You will disembark at the LAX City Bus Center and catch Line 6 or Rapid 6 from Bay 4.

Santa Monica Big Blue Bus

Buses  use bus only lanes on 98th St. for faster, more reliable service near LAX.

New Stops!

  • EB 98th St. at Bellanca Ave.
  • WB 98th St. at Bellanca Ave.
  • EB 98th St. at Airport Blvd.
  • WB 98th St. at Airport Blvd.
  • EB 98th St. at Avion Dr.
  • EB Westchester Pkwy. at Sepulveda Blvd.

Discontinued Stops

  • WB Century Blvd. at International Rd. NS 
  • NB Airport Blvd. at Century Blvd. FS 
  • WB 96th St. at Airport Blvd. FS 
  • EB 96th St. at Airport Blvd. NS 

See Schedule HERE

Torrance Transit

Torrance bus service Line 8 links Torrance city with LAX airport every 30 minutes

See schedule HERE

Beach Cities Transit

Beach Cities Transit (BCT) serves the South Bay Region. BCT's service area includes Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo and LAX. 109 North Bond bus runs from Redondo Beach Riviera Village to LAX Bus Center N. While 109 South Bound line departs from LAX Bus Center to Redondo Beach Riviera Village

See Schedule HERE