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A popular tourist attraction, the Observatory in Griffith Park has fantastic views over Los Angeles
Finding your way around Los Angeles seems like a Herculean task, but it's
not as bad as you might think. There are plenty of options for navigating LA,
from taxis and rental cars to buses and trains. Here's a transportation primer:
From the Airport
There are several airport options for Los Angeles -- Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX); Bob Hope Airport in Burbank (BUR, northeast of LAX, closer
to Downtown and Hollywood); John Wayne Airport in Orange County, 40 miles south
of LA (SNA); Ontario Airport,
in the Inland Empire, 35 miles east of LA (ONT); and Long Beach Airport
(LGB). LAX, Burbank, or Long Beach airports could be the closest ones to your
destination, depending on what part of the city you're in (LAX is west, Burbank
is east, and Long Beach is south). John Wayne Airport is about 40 miles south
of LA in Orange County.
Rental Cars From the Airport
At Los Angeles International Airport, Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget,
Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Fox/Payless, National, and Thrifty offer car
rentals. Rental centers are all off-site, and each company has their own
shuttle to take passengers from the airport to the rental center.
At Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Alamo, Avis, Hertz, and National have
counters in the terminals. Budget, Advantage, Enterprise, Discovery, AllRite,
and Rent4Less have rental centers off-site and provide shuttles to and from the
airport.
At the Ontario Airport, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar Enterprise, Hertz,
National, and Thrifty are on-site at the airport's Ground Transportation
Center. Advantage is the only off-site rental car company. Airport shuttles
transport all rental car customers between the passenger terminals and the
consolidated rental car facility, and ONT's Ground Transportation Center (GTC),
where the on-site rental car counters are located. Advantage provides
transportation to customers between the GTC and their business location.
Airport, Alamo, National, Enterprise, Fox, and Hertz rent cars from the Long
Beach Airport. The Rental Car Center is located a few miles away from the
airport, and a rental car shuttle makes regular trips between the two.
At John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz,
Enterprise, National, and Thrifty all have rental counters inside the arrivals
terminal at John Wayne Airport.
Public Transportation From the Airport
Buses, trains, and shuttles are public transportation options depending on
which airport you decide to use for your visit. A majority of hotels in the
area provide free airport shuttles for their guests (within reason), so be sure
to ask about it when you make your reservation. Door-to-door shuttles are a
good option when you're traveling longer distances.
From Los Angeles International Airport: Free shuttle bus
service is provided from the Aviation Metro Rail Station. Passengers wishing to
use this shuttle bus service should wait under the LAX Shuttle & Airline
Connections sign on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal,
and board the "G" Shuttle. Passengers also can take the "C"
Shuttle from the same pick-up point to get to the Metro Bus Center, where they
can board city buses serving the Los Angeles area.
Information on city bus services is available on the Information Display
Board in the baggage claim area in each terminal. In addition, passengers can
obtain local transit information by calling (800) 266-6883.
Other public bus authorities serving LAX are Culver City Bus Lines,
Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, and Torrance Transit. Passengers can pick up these buses at the
Metro Bus Center in Lot C.
Two shared ride van companies, PrimeTime Shuttle and SuperShuttle, operate
out of LAX and are authorized to serve all Southern California counties. Prices
run $20 to $55 per person, depending on your destination.
From Burbank Airport: Metrolink (Mon-Fri only) and Amtrak
have a combined station within walking distance of the main terminal (free
shuttle also is available). The airport is a stop on MTA (www.mta.net) bus lines
and the Burbank Bus,
which connects with Downtown Burbank and the Metro Red Line in North Hollywood.
SuperShuttle also operates out of Burbank Airport, as does Primetime and
Road Runner, all for $20 to $55 per person depending on destination.
From Ontario Airport: You can pick up an OmniTrans
bus to eventually make it downtown or to a MetroLink station, but it's fairly
time-consuming.
SuperShuttle, Primetime and LA Xpress Shuttle all operate out of Ontario,
with the same $20 to $55 per person fare, although Xpress Shuttle's prices are
consistently a few dollars cheaper.
From Long Beach Airport: Long Beach Transit's Route 111 runs
between Long Beach Airport and downtown Long Beach and connects with the Metro Blue Line, which will take
you into Los Angeles and at the Transit Mall in downtown Long Beach.
Primetime and Roadrunner shuttle companies serve the Long Beach Airport for
a cost of $20 to $55 per person.
From Orange County Airport: Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) buses, Routes
76 and 212, service John Wayne Airport. The OCTA bus stop is located on the
arrival (lower) level outside of Terminal B.
A number of door-to-door shuttles operate out of John Wayne Airport,
including ABC Shuttle, Primetime and SuperShuttle.
Taxis From the Airport
Most cab companies charge flat fees for getting you from the airport to
certain locations in and around Los Angeles. Knowing ahead of time how you can
get out of the airport and to your destination can make your trip more
relaxing. Cabs are a fairly reasonable option when you're traveling short
distances.
From Los Angeles International Airport: There are always
cabs available at the taxi stand right out in front of the terminal. Typical
fares cost about $35 to Hollywood and Downtown LA, $25 to Beverly Hills, $20 to
Santa Monica, and $45 to $60 to the Valley and Pasadena, including a $2.50
service charge for rides originating at LAX.
From Burbank Airport: City Cab (818-848-1000) and Yellow
Cab (800-305-8294) service Burbank, but there may not always be cabs waiting so
you may need to call them. Fares cost about $25 to Hollywood and Downtown, $30
to Beverly Hills, and $35 to Santa Monica.
From Ontario Airport: Travelers can find taxicab service at
the curbs outside of the baggage claim areas. All taxicabs must be equipped
with a dashboard meter or rate card, which is plainly visible to all passengers
in the front and back seats of the vehicle. Service is available on a walk up
basis from Bell Cab Company (800-340-8294) and Yellow Cab Company
(800-305-8294).
From Long Beach Airport: Long Beach Yellow Cab
(562-435-6111) services the airport, with flat fees from the airport to
downtown, area hotels, or the Long Beach Convention Center ($19), Long Beach
Queen Mary Hotel/Carnival Cruise Terminal ($24), Disneyland or Anaheim
Convention Center ($36), San Pedro/Cruise Ships ($36), Los Angeles
International Aiport ($49), and Orange County/John Wayne Airport ($49).
From Orange County Airport: John Wayne Airport Yellow Cab
Service (800- 535-2211) services the airport. The company charges a metered
rate of $2.40 for the first 1/6 mile, plus 40 cents for each additional 1/6
mile, with a 46 cent per minute wait fee.
Driving In
Rush hour: Whether you rent a car from the airport or drive
in to Los Angeles in your own car, make sure you have a map with you, and try
to study it a bit before you get behind the wheel. A word to the wise -- the
405 Freeway is notoriously backed up, as is Santa Monica Boulevard, so try to
avoid them if you can. Also try to avoid driving during rush hours (7 to 9 am
and 4 to 7 pm) if possible.
There are several routes into Los Angeles for those who are taking a road
trip. Interstate 5 enters the state from the north, Interstate 10 enters from
the east (it begins across the country in Jacksonville, Florida, and ends in
Los Angeles), and U.S. 101 is a scenic route that follows the west coast from
Los Angeles to the Oregon state line. The California 1 (Pacific Coast Highway)
is also an option, but it's the slowest possible route from the north. The
advantage, however, is it's an incredibly beautiful drive that hugs the coast
and offers plenty of scenic photo ops.
The majority of flights land at Los Angeles International Airport. From the
airport, take Sepulveda Boulevard north, and follow the signs to California 1
(Pacific Coast Highway) for Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Malibu.
Take Sepulveda south to California 1 south for Redondo, Hermosa, and Newport
Beach. For Beverly Hills or Hollywood, take Century Boulevard out of the
airport and get on the 405 north, then exit on Santa Monica Boulevard. East,
for Downtown or Pasadena, take Sepulveda Boulevard south, then the 105 East to
the 110 North.
Rules of the road: It's really difficult to get around Los
Angeles without a car (hence all that traffic and smog). We highly recommend
you rent one, unless you're on a very tight budget or have plenty of time and
don't mind meandering routes. Unfortunately, as much as the city has been built
with the car in mind, driving here is a hassle. I can't emphasize enough how
important it is to have a map. It's very easy to get twisted around and lost.
Getting Around Town
Public transportation: Public transportation isn't exactly
LA's strong suit, but there are a few bright spots. Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus
is a great way to get around the beach towns, and taking the MTA Metro to downtown is a
fairly smooth process.
The MetroLink trains are also clean, reasonable, and easy ways to get from
outlying areas into LA. The city is now pumping much-needed funding into the
citywide light-rail system, so there may be a day of smooth public transport in
LA yet.
Taxis, on foot, or by bike: Destinations are spread out in
Los Angeles, which makes taxis impractical and expensive unless you're going a
short distance. Taxis aren't typically circling the block the way they are in
New York, Chicago, or San Francisco. Unless you're at an airport or a hotel,
you'll probably have to call a cab. Some good options are Yellow Cab
(562-435-6111) or LA Taxi (213-627-7000).
Within neighborhoods like Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Hermosa, Manhattan,
Redondo, and Silver Lake, the best way to discover all the area has to offer is
to wander around on foot, or bike between neighborhoods (from Hermosa to Manhattan
or Venice to Santa Monica is no big deal). Ambitious bicyclists can stick to
the oceanfront routes for a long and pretty ride.
Los Angeles is famous for its attractions and special events, including the
ever-popular Disneyland. On the next page, read about the things to see and do
while visiting Los Angeles.
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