Airport Transfer

Santa Monica to LAX Airport car service

9 miles · 20 min drive · from $121. Fixed price, professional chauffeur, flight tracking and meet & greet.

9
Miles
20 min
Drive time
$121
From, one way
24h
Free cancellation before pickup

About this route

Santa Monica to LAX is one of the shortest airport runs on the Westside — just 9 miles and 20 minutes in normal traffic. Our drivers use Lincoln Blvd or the 405 depending on real-time conditions, getting you to the terminal with zero stress. We pick up from every hotel, from Shutters on the Beach to the Fairmont Miramar, and handle beachside residences with equal ease.

Along the way

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Quick access via Lincoln Blvd or the 405 South

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Pass through the Playa Vista tech corridor

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Arrive at LAX from the north side for faster terminal access

Why book a private car for this route

Fastest Westside airport connection — just 20 minutes in normal traffic

Hotel pickup expertise at every major Santa Monica property

Real-time flight monitoring and curbside meet-and-greet service

Questions about this ride

What is the fastest route from Santa Monica to LAX?

The fastest route is typically Lincoln Blvd south, which avoids the 405 interchange. In light traffic, it takes about 20 minutes. During rush hour, our drivers may use the 405 or Centinela Ave depending on conditions.

Can you pick me up at a hotel on Ocean Avenue or near the pier?

Yes. Give the hotel name when you book and the driver meets you at its entrance, whether that’s on Ocean Avenue, Pacific Coast Highway or Main Street. Ocean Avenue near the pier gets crowded on summer weekends, so allow five extra minutes for the first few blocks. From there Lincoln Blvd leads south to the airport.

I’m flying out of Terminal 1 early on a Sunday — when should the car come to my Santa Monica hotel?

Early Sunday traffic between Santa Monica and LAX is usually light, so the drive often takes close to 20 minutes. For a domestic flight, a pickup about two hours before departure leaves time for bag drop and security. Add 30 minutes on holiday weekends, when the lines inside the terminal are longer.

How much is a car service from Santa Monica to LAX Airport?

A one-way ride (about 9 miles) is $121 in Business Class, $159 in Business SUV, $181 in First Class. That is the fixed price for a typical pickup in Santa Monica; the exact price for your address is shown before you pay, with no surge pricing and free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.

Can I book the ride back from LAX Airport to Santa Monica?

Yes. Book it as a separate one-way ride with LAX Airport as the pickup and your flight number, so your chauffeur tracks the landing and meets you with a name sign. The distance is the same, so the fare is about the same as this direction.

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