Santa Monica · Private chauffeur service
Santa Monica Car Service & Limo
Artisan Limo's Santa Monica car service gives you a private sedan, SUV or Sprinter van with a professional chauffeur for LAX transfers, beach hotels, offices, dinners and events across Santa Monica and the Westside. You see the complete price before you book. Rides start from $135, and hourly service starts at $120 an hour. Book online or call (888) 850-0420.
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LAX transfers · Beach hotels · Hourly service · Price shown before you book
- Starting fares
- Rides start from $135, hourly from $120. Price shown before you book.Santa Monica car service rates
- From LAX
- Santa Monica is about 15.5 miles from LAX by Google Maps, on the I-405. Drive time depends on traffic.Airport transfers
- Beach hotels
- Rides to and from oceanfront hotels near the pier and on Ocean Avenue.What people book in Santa Monica
National rate card
Santa Monica car service rates
Santa Monica rides use Artisan's standard rate card. Point-to-point rides are priced by your exact addresses, time and vehicle. For several stops in one day, hourly service keeps the same car and chauffeur with you. 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.
| Vehicle | Per hour | 3 hours | 4 hours | 8 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | $120 | $360 | $480 | $960 |
| Executive SUV — Suburban | $144 | $432 | $576 | $1,152 |
| Luxury SUV — Escalade | $165 | $495 | $660 | $1,320 |
| Luxury Sedan — S-Class/7 Series | $200 | $600 | $800 | $1,600 |
- 3-hour minimum for hourly service. Extra time is billed in 30-minute steps at the same rate, approved by you and dispatch, subject to availability.
Sprinters, vans and coaches for groups are priced by written quote.
Airports
Airport transfers
Distances from Google Maps. Drive time depends on traffic. For the full airport route, see LAX to Santa Monica car service. We track your flight, so your pickup follows your actual landing. 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.
| Airport | Driving distance to Santa Monica | Main route |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles International (LAX) | About 15.5 miles | I-405 North |
What people book
What people book in Santa Monica
Airport transfers
LAX pickups at the terminal curb with flight tracking, or inside the terminal with the $25 meet-and-greet.
Beach hotels
Rides to and from oceanfront hotels near the pier and on Ocean Avenue.
Business travel
Offices across Santa Monica and the Westside. Approved corporate accounts can use invoicing and cost centers.
Dinners and nights out
Main Street, Montana Avenue and downtown Santa Monica, with hourly service so your car waits.
Day trips
Malibu, Beverly Hills and the rest of LA by hourly service.
Groups
Sprinters for teams, events and weddings, by written quote.
Where we drive
Where we drive
We drive across Santa Monica and the rest of the Westside.
Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade
Hotels, shopping and restaurants.
Ocean Avenue and the pier
Beachfront hotels.
Main Street and Ocean Park
Shops, restaurants and homes.
Montana Avenue and North of Montana
Shops and residential streets.
Nearby Venice, Brentwood and Pacific Palisades
Westside neighborhoods next door.
Nearby
Nearby
Heading inland for shopping or meetings? See Beverly Hills car service.
Compare options
Car service or rideshare?
Rideshare prices change with demand. With Artisan you see the full price before you book and a professional chauffeur drives.
| Option | What to know |
|---|---|
| Artisan car service | Private, door to door, professional chauffeur, price shown before you book |
| Uber or Lyft | Prices change with demand; standard rides pick up at the LAX-it lot at LAX |
| Hourly car service | Same car and chauffeur for the day, from $120 an hour with a 3-hour minimum |
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 Santa Monica car service
Enter your pickup and destination in the booking form to see your price, or call the concierge at (888) 850-0420.
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Before you book
Santa Monica car service FAQ
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Speak with the conciergeHow much is a car service in Santa Monica?
Point-to-point 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. Hourly service starts at $120 an hour with a 3-hour minimum. You see your exact price before you book.
How do I get around Santa Monica without a car?
Walking, bikes, buses, rideshare and car service all work. For a day with several stops, hourly car service keeps the same car and chauffeur with you.
How far is Santa Monica from LAX?
About 15.5 miles by Google Maps, on the I-405. Drive time depends on traffic.
Is a limo cheaper than Uber?
It depends on the day, the time and the group size. Rideshare prices change with demand. With Artisan you see the full price before you book and a professional chauffeur drives.
Can I book a car by the hour?
Yes. Hourly service starts at $120 an hour for a sedan with a 3-hour minimum, and the online form accepts 3 to 12 hours. Extra time is added in 30-minute steps at the same rate, approved by you and dispatch, subject to availability.
Do you offer limo service in Santa Monica?
We provide chauffeured luxury sedans, SUVs and Sprinter vans. We don't offer stretch limousines. For a group, a Limo Sprinter seats 8 to 17 depending on the vehicle.
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.
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