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Long Beach Airport’s low-rise terminal beyond its paved approach and palm planting
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How to Get from Long Beach Airport to Westminster

Long Beach Airport serves Westminster with taxi, rideshare, transit and rental-car options. Here’s where to find ground transport and what to check before you go.

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By Kelsey Ashbrook

Long Beach Airport to Westminster travel can involve a taxi, rideshare, public transit or a rental car. Long Beach Airport is about 16 minutes by car from Palms Courtyard Inn in Westminster, and its taxi and rideshare pickups are at the terminal.

  • Taxi pickup: outside the terminal beside Parking Structure A.
  • Rideshare pickup: outer curb in front of the terminal.
  • Transit: Long Beach Transit Route 111 serves the airport.
  • Rental cars: offices are across the street from the terminal.
Distance and Drive from Long Beach Airport

Distance and Drive from Long Beach Airport

Long Beach Airport is about 16 minutes by car from Palms Courtyard Inn in Westminster.

If you are driving yourself, the Airport Ground Transportation Center is directly across the street from the terminal and contains car-rental offices. You can arrange a rental there and continue to Westminster by car.

Taxi and Rideshare Pickup

Taxi and Rideshare Pickup

At Long Beach Airport, taxis wait outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A, while rideshare pickups use the outer curb in front of the terminal.

For rideshare, follow the airport’s curbside pickup directions in your app. The airport’s location guidance can change, so check the official site before you go.

If you need an accessible ride, reserve an accessible taxi or shuttle in advance. For Uber, select “WAV”; for Lyft, turn on “Wheelchair Access” in the app settings.

Public and Shared Transport Options

Public and Shared Transport Options

Long Beach Transit Route 111 serves the airport, and Route 405 is a Commuter Express service. Long Beach Transit service at the airport is accessible.

The closest Metro Rail station to the airport is Wardlow Station on the A Line, formerly known as the Blue Line. The A Line serves Downtown Los Angeles at 7th Street/Metro Center and connects with Long Beach Transit buses at the Transit Mall in downtown Long Beach.

Reserve accessible shuttle vehicles in advance.

Arrival Planning for Westminster

Arrival Planning for Westminster

Choose your ground transport based on where you need to go next: taxis and rideshares pick up at the terminal, rental-car offices sit across the street, and Route 111 serves the airport. If you are meeting someone, agree on the pickup point before leaving the terminal.

For a comparison with other airport routes to Westminster, LAX transport options to Westminster cover another alternative.

For accessibility, arrange an accessible taxi or shuttle ahead of time, or set the relevant accessibility option in your rideshare app before requesting a trip.

The route from John Wayne Airport to Westminster offers another airport comparison.

FAQs

Where do you get a taxi at Long Beach Airport?

The taxi stand is outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A.

Where is the rideshare pickup at Long Beach Airport?

Transportation network companies pick up at the outer curb in front of the terminal.

Which bus serves Long Beach Airport?

Long Beach Transit Route 111 serves the airport, and Route 405 is a Commuter Express route.

Can you get an accessible ride from the airport?

Yes. Reserve accessible taxis and shuttles in advance. For rideshare, use the “WAV” option in Uber or activate “Wheelchair Access” in Lyft settings.

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