Los Angeles & Orange County
LAX to Santa Monica Car Service
Artisan Limo's LAX to Santa Monica car service picks you up at the LAX terminal curb and drives you to your Santa Monica hotel, home or office 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 Ocean Avenue, Main Street or Montana Avenue. 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 15 miles · Price shown before you book
- LAX to Santa Monica
- Rides start from $135. You see the complete price before you book.LAX to Santa Monica rates
- Curbside pickup at LAX
- Your chauffeur tracks your flight, loads your bags and takes you straight to the door.How your LAX pickup works
- About 15.5 miles
- About 15.5 miles to central Santa Monica by Google Maps. Drive time depends on traffic.The route at a glance
National rate card
LAX to Santa Monica rates
Santa Monica 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.
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 Santa Monica |
|---|---|
| Driving distance | About 15.5 miles (LAX to central Santa Monica) |
| Main route | I-405 North, or surface streets through Marina del Rey |
| Drive time | Depends on traffic and time of day |
| LAX pickup | Outermost curb, arrivals level, outside baggage claim |
LAX pickup
How your LAX pickup works
More on LAX pickups: LAX car service.
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 in Santa Monica
Where we drive
Where we drive in Santa Monica
For rides around Santa Monica once you've arrived, see Santa Monica car service.
Beachfront hotels
On Ocean Avenue and the hotels near the Santa Monica Pier.
Downtown Santa Monica
Third Street Promenade, offices and restaurants.
Main Street and Ocean Park
Shops, cafes and short-term rentals.
Montana Avenue and North of Montana
Homes and boutiques.
Offices and studios
Tech and media offices across the city.
Venice and Marina del Rey
On the way from LAX, if you're staying just south.
Compare options
Car service, rideshare or bus?
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 | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan car service | Terminal curb | Private, door to door, flight tracking, price shown before you book |
| Taxi or standard Uber/Lyft | LAX-it lot (walk or free shuttle) | Rideshare prices change with demand |
| Big Blue Bus Route 3 | LAX/Metro Transit Center (free airport shuttle from your terminal) | $1.25 per ride per Big Blue Bus, with stops along the way |
Return to LAX
Santa Monica to LAX
For your departure, enter your Santa Monica pickup 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.
Malibu
Heading up the coast?
Staying in Malibu instead? See LAX to Malibu car service.
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 Santa Monica car service
Enter your flight and Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica car service FAQ
For your exact route, vehicle and timing, review the trip details and terms before submitting.
Speak with the conciergeHow much is a car service from LAX to Santa Monica?
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. Your exact price depends on the address and time, and you see it before you book.
How far is Santa Monica from LAX?
About 15.5 miles to central Santa Monica by Google Maps. Drive time depends on traffic.
How much does an Uber cost from LAX to Santa Monica?
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 Santa Monica?
Shared shuttles serve Santa Monica but can stop for other passengers. Big Blue Bus Route 3 runs from the LAX/Metro Transit Center to downtown Santa Monica. A private car takes you straight to your door.
Is there a train from Santa Monica to LAX?
Not directly. Metro rail from Santa Monica needs at least one transfer to reach the LAX/Metro Transit Center, then the free shuttle to your terminal.
Can my chauffeur stop on the way?
Yes. Add the stop when you book so it's part of your price.
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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