10 of the best · Los Angeles, California
Getting to and Around Los Angeles
LAX and its transfers, Burbank, Van Nuys for private jets, Metro rail and bus, Union Station and Amtrak, rideshare and car hire.
Our 10 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Los Angeles.
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The main international airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LA’s main airport. Taxis and rideshares pick up at the LAX-it lot; the FlyAway bus runs to Union Station and Van Nuys.
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045Explore View on map
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$1.75 a ride, capped
LA Metro rail and bus
Metro’s trains and buses: $1.75 a ride, never more than $5 a day when you tap a TAP card or contactless card.
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Close to Hollywood and the studios
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
A smaller airport in Burbank, close to Hollywood, Universal and the studios.
The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
Show 7 of 10 places on a map
Airports 5
LAX, Burbank, Van Nuys and Long Beach.
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At Van Nuys Airport
Clay Lacy Aviation
A private-aviation company and FBO at Van Nuys Airport.
7435 Valjean Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406Explore View on map
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Close to Hollywood and the studios
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)
A smaller airport in Burbank, close to Hollywood, Universal and the studios.
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South of the city
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
A smaller airport in Long Beach, handy for the South Bay and Orange County.
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The main international airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LA’s main airport. Taxis and rideshares pick up at the LAX-it lot; the FlyAway bus runs to Union Station and Van Nuys.
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045Explore View on map
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For private jets
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
One of the busiest general-aviation airports, used by private jets, run by Los Angeles World Airports.
16461 Sherman Way, Suite 300, Van Nuys, CA 91406Explore View on map
Around the city 3
Metro, rideshare and cars.
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$1.75 a ride, capped
LA Metro rail and bus
Metro’s trains and buses: $1.75 a ride, never more than $5 a day when you tap a TAP card or contactless card.
By train 1
Union Station and Amtrak.
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Trains along the coast
LA Union Station and Amtrak
The main railway station, with Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner along the coast to Santa Barbara and San Diego.
By sea 1
To Catalina.
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To Catalina Island
Catalina Express
Ferries to Catalina Island from San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point.
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