Los Angeles, California — Airports
Los Angeles International
- Airport Code
- LAX
- Full Airport Name
- Los Angeles International Airport
- Location
- The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) southwest of Los Angeles.
- Time Zone
- GMT -6 (GMT -5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +1 310 646 5252.
- Terminal Transfer
- A free shuttle bus takes passengers between the International and seven other terminals.
- Ground Transport
- A free shuttle bus service runs to the Metro Rail Green Line Aviation Station from the lower level of each terminal. Another shuttle connects to the Bus Center, from where city buses serve the Los Angeles area. Prime Time Shuttle and Super Shuttle are both shared-ride van services; reservations are recommended. Some hotels also offer transport. There are taxis available outside the lower level of the airport and it costs about US$30 to the city center, about 15miles (24km) away. Car rental is available and there is a free shuttle pick-up to reach the rental car sites.
- Car Rental
- Car rental companies include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. Vehicle rental sites are located off the airport property, therefore many of these rental car companies provide phone links inside or near the baggage claim areas on the Lower/Arrival Level of the terminals; travelers can request a free shuttle pick-up to reach the rental car sites.
- Airport Taxis
- There are taxis available outside the lower level of the airport. Passengers receive a ticket stating the typical fare to major destinations, it costs about US$30 to the city center which is about 15miles (24km) away. Airport authorized taxis display an official seal and passengers who use an unauthorized taxi service do so at their own risk.
- Airport Facilities
- Passenger services at the airport include ATMs and currency exchange, a business center, baggage storage, shops, restaurants and bars. Internet kiosks are located throughout the airport as well as wireless Internet and the Travel Right Cafe in Terminal 4 has laptop connections. Cell phones can be rented in Arrivals. Facilities for the disabled are excellent.
- Car Parking
- There are eight central car parks offering long and short-term parking that are connected to the terminals by the LAX shuttle bus. There is also a Cell Phone Waiting Lot.
- Departure Tax
- There is a passenger facility charge of $4.50.
- Website
- www.lawa.org
Bob Hope Airport
- Airport Code
- BUR
- Full Airport Name
- Bob Hope Airport
- Location
- The airport is situated three miles (5km) from Burbank and 12 miles (20km) north of Los Angeles.
- Time Zone
- GMT 8 (GMT 7 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +1 818 840 8840.
- Ground Transport
- The Metrolink and Amtrak train station is linked to the main terminal by a free shuttle service, but is only a short walk away, and serves downtown Los Angeles as well as other destinations. The airport is also on the MTA and Burbank Bus routes, which go to Burbank as well as downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood. Taxis are available in front of the airport and car hire counters are located in Terminal B. The LA city center is about 12 miles (20km) from the airport.
- Car Rental
- Car hire counters are available in Terminal B and include Alamo, Avis, Hertz and National.
- Airport Taxis
- Taxis available on the islands in front of the airport terminal include City Cab (818 848 1000), United Taxi (800 892 8294) and Yellow or Checker cabs (800 750 4400). It costs about US$70 for the 12-mile (20km) trip to the LA city center.
- Airport Facilities
- Facilities include a bank, ATMs, restaurants, wireless Internet access, shops and an information desk in Terminal A.
- Car Parking
- Short and long-term parking lots are available.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.burbankairport.com
