The Greater Los Angeles region relies on a multiple airport system because of its vast size. Many of the area's most popular attractions are closest to alternative airports. Here we examine five LA airports, to help you determine the best one for your trip.
→ Frequently hated, and much maligned, here are some things you may not know about LAX.
Los Angeles Airport transportation tips:
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| The distinctive LAX Theme Building |
Los Angeles Airport transportation tips:
- There is a free shuttle that runs between all terminals [learn more]
- Parking? Try this: park at the small Van Nuys Airport (VNY), then take the LAX FlyAway direct shuttle to LAX (cheap parking + arrive stress free) [learn more]
- No, there is no LAX Airport train, but it's still pretty easy to take the subway: the airport runs a free shuttle to the closest metro station [learn more]
We love LAX for:
- Jetson inspired layover dining in the Encounter Restaurant in the LAX Theme Building [learn more]
- Free weekend viewing at the Observation Deck [learn more]
- OK, love is a bit of an oxymoron here, but these are redeeming factors...
LAX quick links:
- LAX private car transfer - BOOK NOW
- LAX shuttle transfer - BOOK NOW
→ Closest to: Hollywood, Rosebowl Statium and Griffith Park
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| Burbank Bob Hope Airport has its own train station! |
Burbank Airport transport tips:
- It's easy to get into downtown Los Angeles by train!
- The airport's train station (walking distance) is served by Metrolink and Amtrak [learn more]
- A free shuttle runs between the terminal and 2 metro stations [learn more]
- Hop the Burbank Bus at BUR to transfer to Universal Studios [learn more]
We love BUR for:
- The awesome train connections!
- Their new loyalty program
- Initiatives to acknowledge contributions of former Lockheed employees
BUR quick links:
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
→ Closest to: Palos Verdes and Huntington Beach
Long Beach Airport transport tips:
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| Look up: you might see a blimp over Long Beach Airport |
Long Beach Airport transport tips:
- A taxi from LGB to downtown LA is expensive [learn more]
- For not much more, you can take a LGB Airport limo [learn more]
- A taxi to the nearest Metro Rail station is USD 13.35 [learn more]
- Bus service is available into Long Beach, but is infrequent [learn more]
We love LGB it for:- Fantastic airfield view, good for planespotting banner-towing aircraft and blimps
- Wine bar with comfy outside seating and a fire pit (!)
- The 1941 Streamline Moderne architecture and mosaics [learn more]
LGB quick links:
- LGB private car transfer - BOOK NOW
- LGB shuttle transfer - BOOK NOW
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| LA / Ontario Airport from above |
LA / Ontario Airport transportation tips:
- There is no airport train, but there is good bus service
- Note: LAX flights due to weather usually land at ONT
We love ONT for:
- The handy trip calculator comparing the time you'll save vs BUR, LAX, LGB and SNA
- Walking distance to Ontario or the Ontario Mills Mall in about 25 minutes
ONT quick links:
- ONT shuttle transfer - BOOK NOW
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| Fabulous vintage postcard of Orange County Airport |
Orange County Airport transportation tips:
- The Disneyland Resort Express runs from the SNA to the Anaheim/Disneyland area
- There is no train service, but bus service is pretty good, some connecting to Metrolink
- The airport is sometimes referred to as Santa Ana Airport
We love SNA for:
- The airport's proximity to Disneyland
- The John Wayne statue - read about the history here
SNA quick links:
- SNA private car transfer - BOOK NOW
- SNA shuttle transfer - BOOK NOW
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| John Wayne statue outside his namesake airport |
Nice Post. I really enjoyed your blog. In this blog how you are asking us which airport will be best in Los Angeles. You also share some tips while travelling all this airport like Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Long Beach Airport (LGB) , LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) etc. Keep it up.
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