Los Angeles & Orange County
LAX to Downtown LA Car Service
Artisan Limo's LAX to Downtown LA car service picks you up at the LAX terminal curb and drives you to your Downtown Los Angeles hotel, office, home or venue in a private sedan, SUV or Sprinter van. Your chauffeur tracks your flight, loads your bags and takes you straight to the door, whether that's the Financial District, the Arts District or the Convention Center. You see the complete price before you book. Rides start from $135. Book online or call (888) 850-0420.
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Curbside pickup at LAX · Flight tracking · About 18.5 miles · Price shown before you book
- LAX to Downtown LA
- Rides start from $135. You see the complete price before you book.LAX to Downtown LA rates
- About 18.5 miles
- About 18.5 miles by Google Maps, on I-105 East and I-110 North. Drive time depends on traffic and time of day.The route at a glance
- Curbside pickup at LAX
- According to LAX, car services pick up at the outermost curb on the arrivals level outside baggage claim.How your LAX pickup works
National rate card
LAX to Downtown LA rates
Downtown rides use Artisan's standard rate card. Your price depends on the exact address, time and vehicle. Sedans seat 2 passengers with 3 bags; SUVs seat 6 passengers with 6 bags.
| Vehicle | Starting from |
|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | $135 |
| Executive SUV — Suburban | $155 |
| Luxury SUV — Escalade | $185 |
| Luxury Sedan — S-Class/7 Series | $235 |
Optional meet-and-greet: $25 for eligible airport arrivals.
- Starting fares are the minimum for each vehicle class, not a fixed airport or destination fare. Your complete price depends on the exact addresses, time and options, and you see it before you book. Required trip costs are included. Gratuity is optional.
- 3-hour minimum for hourly service. Hourly service starts at $120 an hour, useful for a day of meetings downtown.
Route
The route at a glance
Distance from Google Maps. Your chauffeur picks the best route for the traffic at the time.
| Detail | LAX to Downtown LA |
|---|---|
| Driving distance | About 18.5 miles |
| Main route | I-105 East and I-110 North |
| Drive time | Depends on traffic and time of day |
| LAX pickup | Outermost curb, arrivals level, outside baggage claim |
Your options
How to get from LAX to Downtown LA: your options
Taxi fare from the City of Los Angeles' posted taxi rates. FlyAway fare from LAX. Rideshare prices change with demand. With Artisan you see the full price before you book and a professional chauffeur drives.
| Option | Where it picks up at LAX | Price | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan car service | Terminal curb | From $135, price shown before you book | Private, door to door, flight tracking |
| Taxi | LAX-it lot, plus a few terminal taxi stands | $51.15 flat fare to Downtown, plus a $4 airport surcharge | Flat fare set by the City of Los Angeles |
| Standard Uber or Lyft | LAX-it lot (walk or free shuttle) | Changes with demand | Wait for your car at the lot |
| FlyAway bus | Blue FlyAway signs, arrivals level | $12.75 one way | Nonstop to Union Station, then your own way to your address |
| Metro rail | Free shuttle to the LAX/Metro Transit Center | Metro fare | C and K Lines with transfers to Downtown |
LAX pickup
How your LAX pickup works
More on LAX pickups: LAX car service. For every way in and out of the airport, see LAX ground transportation.
Add your flight number
We track your flight in real time, so your pickup follows your actual landing.
Collect your bags
Domestic arrivals in a sedan or SUV include 60 minutes of waiting and international arrivals 90 minutes, counted from wheels-down. For Sprinters, vans and coaches, waiting is set in the written quote.
Meet your chauffeur at the curb
According to LAX, car services pick up at the outermost curb on the arrivals level outside baggage claim. Taxis and standard ride apps use the LAX-it lot instead. With the $25 meet-and-greet, your chauffeur waits inside the terminal.
Ride to your door downtown
Where we drive
Where we drive in Downtown LA
The Financial District and Bunker Hill
Offices, hotels and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
South Park and L.A. Live
The Los Angeles Convention Center, Crypto.com Arena and nearby hotels.
The Arts District and Little Tokyo
Lofts, restaurants and boutique hotels.
Union Station and Chinatown
Train connections and neighborhood stops.
The Fashion District and Historic Core
Showrooms, events and hotels.
Events
Events near LAX and Downtown
Heading to a game or concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, near LAX? See SoFi Stadium car service.
Return to LAX
Downtown LA to LAX
For your departure, enter your Downtown address and flight time. Your chauffeur arrives at the time you choose, waits 15 minutes at your door on a point-to-point booking, and drops you at your airline's departure level.
Vehicles
Choose your vehicle
Sprinters, Mini Coaches and Motorcoaches are priced by written quote for your date and group.
Child seats are available in SUVs only, up to 2 per vehicle. Request them in advance with each child's age, weight and height. Child seats are subject to availability.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Up to 2 passengers | Up to 3 bags | Solo travelers and couples |
| Luxury Sedan (S-Class / 7 Series) | Up to 2 passengers | Up to 3 bags | Executives and VIP guests |
| Executive SUV (Suburban) | Up to 6 passengers | Up to 6 bags | Families, child seats, extra luggage |
| Luxury SUV (Escalade) | Up to 6 passengers | Up to 6 bags | Small groups traveling in style |
| Jet Sprinter | About 8–10 passengers | 4–6 bags | Executive groups and VIP guests |
| Executive Sprinter | About 13 passengers | By layout | Teams and airport groups |
| Limo Sprinter | About 8–17 passengers | 4–6 bags | Nights out, weddings and celebrations |
| Mini Coach | Up to 24 passengers | By coach | Events and guest groups |
| Motorcoach | Up to 56 passengers | By coach | Large events and conferences |
How to book
Book in three steps
Booking for someone else? Choose "Booking for someone else" and enter the passenger's name and phone number. The passenger doesn't get an automatic message. Confirmations go to you, and the concierge uses the passenger's details to coordinate the pickup.
Enter your trip
Pickup, destination, date, time, passengers and bags. For airports, add the flight number.
Review your price
Choose a vehicle, see the complete trip price and send your request. Your card is saved, not charged. Sprinters and coaches get a written quote.
Ride
Artisan confirms your ride and charges the price you accepted. Your chauffeur meets you at the address, or at the airport on your actual arrival time.
Book
Book your LAX to Downtown LA car service
Enter your flight and Downtown address in the booking form to see your price, or call the concierge at (888) 850-0420.
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Before you book
LAX to Downtown LA car service FAQ
For your exact route, vehicle and timing, review the trip details and terms before submitting.
Speak with the conciergeHow do I get from LAX to Downtown LA?
By private car service from the terminal curb, taxi or ride app from the LAX-it lot, the FlyAway bus to Union Station, or Metro rail from the LAX/Metro Transit Center. A private car is the only option that goes from the curb to your door with no transfers.
How much is a car service from LAX to Downtown LA?
With Artisan Limo, rides start from $135 in an Executive Sedan, $155 in a Suburban, $185 in an Escalade and $235 in an S-Class or 7 Series. You see your exact price before you book.
How much is a taxi from LAX to Downtown LA?
The City of Los Angeles sets a $51.15 flat fare between LAX and Downtown, plus a $4 surcharge on trips leaving LAX.
How much is an Uber from LAX to Downtown LA?
It changes with demand, and standard Uber rides pick up at the LAX-it lot. Rideshare prices change with demand. With Artisan you see the full price before you book and a professional chauffeur drives.
Is there a shuttle from LAX to Downtown LA?
The FlyAway bus runs nonstop between LAX and Union Station for $12.75 one way. It boards at the blue FlyAway signs on the arrivals level.
Is the LAX Metro shuttle free?
Yes. LAX runs a free shuttle between the terminals and the LAX/Metro Transit Center, from the pink LAX Shuttle signs on the arrivals level.
Can I cancel my ride?
Standard confirmed transfers get a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before pickup. Inside 48 hours, any refund is at Artisan's discretion. Group programs use 7 days.
Plan the rest of your journey
Policies and planning
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