How to get from Los Angeles International to Hollywood
Uber or Lyft from LAX-it — $30–$55. The Metro C → B line is $1.75 but takes 75 min.
Best options
Compare your options — LAX → Hollywood
Distance ~25 km, typical journey 30–75 min (traffic).
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | FlyAway bus to Union Station ($9.75), then Metro B (red) line to Hollywood. Or Metro C line + B line transfer at 7th St/Metro. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | $55–$75 metered + $4 airport fee + tip | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | All rideshare apps work — pickup is LAX-it lot only, free shuttle from terminals. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Take the green LAX-it shuttle from your terminal curb
- 2Open Uber/Lyft only once you arrive at LAX-it
- 3Confirm the driver's plate matches the app — never get in unconfirmed
- 4For FlyAway: catch it from the lower-level traffic island, $9.75 to Union Station
- 5From Union Station, Metro B line direct to Hollywood/Vine (~25 min)
Scam warnings
Avoid this
- • Curbside 'limo' offers
- • Surge-priced rides above $80 — wait 15 min or use FlyAway
- • Taxi drivers refusing the meter
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from Los Angeles International to Hollywood?
$55–$75 metered + $4 airport fee + tip. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Curbside 'town car' touts offering flat $100 rides.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from LAX to Hollywood?
FlyAway bus to Union Station ($9.75), then Metro B line to Hollywood/Vine ($1.75) — slow but cheap.
Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at Los Angeles International?
All rideshare apps work — pickup is LAX-it lot only, free shuttle from terminals.
Q.What's the best way from LAX to Hollywood at night?
Uber or Lyft — taxi rank also runs ~$60 metered. Avoid Metro after 22:00.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from LAX to Hollywood?
Top reported: Curbside 'town car' touts offering flat $100 rides; Drivers padding the route via the 405 instead of the 105/110; Pre-booked 'shuttles' that turn out to be unlicensed vans. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.