LAX airport transportation to Westminster includes taxis, ride-app pickups, driving and public transit connections. LAX-it is the main pickup area for taxis and standard ride-app trips, while ride-app and taxi drop-offs at the airport use terminal curbs.
- LAX is about 36 minutes by car from Palms Courtyard.
- Taxis and standard ride-app pickups use LAX-it next to Terminal 1.
- A free shuttle runs between the terminals and LAX-it.
- The Metro Connector Shuttle links the terminals with the LAX/Metro Transit Center.
How far is LAX from Westminster?
LAX’s pickup arrangements can add a separate step before the drive: taxis and standard ride-app pickups use LAX-it, next to Terminal 1.
If you are comparing airports for a trip to Westminster, Long Beach Airport and John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport are alternatives. For more detail on one alternative, the route from Long Beach Airport to Westminster has its own transport considerations.
Shuttles, taxis and rideshare
At LAX, taxis and standard ride-app pickups leave from designated areas, and the free shuttle can take you from the terminals to LAX-it.
From the Lower/Arrivals Level, look for the LAX-it shuttle stops outside baggage claim at the green signs. You can also walk from a terminal to the pickup area. Lyft, Opoli and Uber are authorized ride-app providers; standard pickups are at LAX-it next to Terminal 1.
Taxi pickup locations include LAX-it, Parking Structure 3 between Terminal B and Terminal 3, and the area outside baggage claim at Terminal 7. Only taxis carrying an official seal from the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation can pick up passengers at the airport.
Authorized taxi companies include Bell Cab Company, Beverly Hills Cab Company, City Cab, Independent Taxi, United Checker Cab, United Independent Taxi Drivers, United Taxi of San Fernando Valley and Yellow Cab.
Ride-app trips can drop you at your terminal on the Upper/Departures Level, as can taxis. If you need an accessible taxi, call LAX taxi dispatch at 310-646-9177. Service animals can ride in taxis at no extra charge.
Driving from LAX
Before setting off, confirm your pickup arrangements and check LAX’s construction alerts, since alert dates can change. For current airport access and ground-transport details, check the official site before you go: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Choosing an option for your arrival
Your choice comes down to how you plan to leave the airport: arrange a car, request a ride app, or take a taxi from an authorized pickup point.
If you are using a ride app or taxi, follow airport signs for the designated pickup area rather than waiting at a terminal curb. Ride-app pickups use LAX-it; taxi pickups are also available at Parking Structure 3 between Terminal B and Terminal 3, and outside baggage claim at Terminal 7.
If you are connecting to public transit, the Metro Connector Shuttle runs between the terminals and the LAX/Metro Transit Center, which connects with the Metro Rail C and K Lines and Metro and municipal bus services.
For another airport-to-Westminster comparison, the John Wayne Airport route and transport options are worth factoring into your flight plans.
FAQs
Where do ride-app pickups happen at LAX?
Standard ride-app pickups are at LAX-it, next to Terminal 1. You can walk there from the terminals or take the free shuttle from the Lower/Arrivals Level.
Where can you get a taxi at LAX?
Taxi pickups are available at LAX-it, Parking Structure 3 between Terminal B and Terminal 3, and outside baggage claim at Terminal 7. Only taxis with the required City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation seal may pick up passengers at the airport.
Can a ride app drop you at your LAX terminal?
Yes. Ride-app passengers arriving at LAX can be dropped off at their terminal on the Upper/Departures Level.
Can you connect from LAX to Metro?
Yes. The Metro Connector Shuttle connects the terminals with the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where passengers can connect with the Metro Rail C and K Lines and Metro and municipal bus services.