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Taxi from LAX to Downtown LA

The taxi ride from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Downtown LA covers roughly 24.3 km of driving in 58 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). This corridor has a regulator-published flat fare ($49.95) that replaces meter ticks for licensed taxis when both endpoints match the official definition. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
15 mi
Free-flow time
58m
Typical taxi (band)
$49.95 – $54.95
Median estimate
$49.95
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Pickup and destination are pre-filled from official coordinates. Edit either field if your hotel or terminal differs - the regulated flat key is sent only while both pins still match this page.

LAX → Downtown LA

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FAQ

LAX taxi questions

How much is a taxi from LAX to Downtown LA?
The regulated flat fare for this airport pairing is $49.95 before tip (source: Los Angeles Department of Transportation). If no flat applies to your exact destination, expect roughly $49.95–$54.95 on the meter depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from LAX?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed Los Angeles’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at LAX?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do Los Angeles taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in Los Angeles. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-10.

Sources & verification

Primary source

Los Angeles Department of Transportation

Last verified
April 10, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

Editorial notes

LAX↔Downtown LA flat fare $49.95 (subject to $4 LAX trip surcharge).

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