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- Travel time: 2 hours
Option 1: Long Beach Transit 104 Bus / Metro A Line Train
- Travel time: 2 hours
- For those on a budget, consider taking Long Beach Transit 104 Bus and the LA Metro into DTLA. From the terminal, cross the street to Parking Lot A. Walk past the parking structure to find the bus stop is on Barbara London Dr. Ride the 104 bus to Willow Street Station (walk north one block past the commercial plaza) and catch the A Line (Blue). Get off at LA’s intermodal hub for the Metro, commuter and intercity trains –Union Station.
- Consider purchasing Transit Access Pass, the Greater LA Area’s integrated fare card to the city.
- Fare for Long Beach Transit is $1.25. Fare for LA Metro Rail is $1.75.
- Cheapest
Option 2: Shuttle Bus
- Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle offer shuttle service from LGB to DTLA. Be sure to book ahead. Some hotels in the Burbank area also offer complimentary shuttle service Learn more about the shuttle buses offered from Long Beach Airport here.
Option 3: Taxi / Rideshare
- Travel time: 30 minutes
- Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Opoli, Wingz, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Expect to pay at least $40-70 for a ride. Be aware of surge pricing and heavy traffic heading from Long Beach into downtown Los Angeles.