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Best way to get from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport

Find the best ways to travel from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport. You can also request a ride directly in the app at the tap of a button.

Best way to get from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport

Find the best ways to travel from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport. You can also request a ride directly in the app at the tap of a button.

Best way to get from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport

Find the best ways to travel from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport. You can also request a ride directly in the app at the tap of a button.

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Looking to travel from Santa Monica to LAX? Discover the most convenient transportation options available for your journey.

Uber: Request a convenient and reliable ride to LAX with Uber. This typically covers a distance of 10 miles and takes approximately 30 minutes. This route typically costs around $33.

Public transportation: Public transportation is an alternative option to get from Santa Monica to LAX. Using public transportation from Santa Monica to LAX takes around 54 minutes. The trip on average costs around $1.50. You can expect the trip to span approximately 12.4 miles.

Note: The travel times and costs are approximate and subject to change depending on traffic conditions and other factors. Updated: August 2024.

Reserve a ride in advance to LAX Airport

Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber to get from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport. Request a ride up to 90 days before your trip, at any time and on any day of the year.

Reserve may not be available for your pickup location.

Getting from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport

When you ride with Uber on your next trip from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport, you’ve got choices. Whether you’re traveling alone or with others, find a ride option that fits your needs and budget. If you like to plan ahead, consider scheduling a ride to LAX Airport in advance. Or you can request a ride on demand from Santa Monica CA in the Uber app.

The route your driver takes might depend on the time of day and other factors, like traffic and how many other riders are making requests. You can have a stress-free ride knowing that the Uber app will suggest the most efficient route to your driver.

Average Travel Time

31 minutes

Average Route Price

$36

Average Route Distance

10 miles

How to get from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport

Compare ride options getting from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport. Check the Uber app for current prices and travel options available.

UberX

UberX

Affordable rides, all to yourself

$36

Uber Black

Uber Black

Premium rides in luxury cars

$77

Uber Green

Uber Green

Sustainable rides in electric vehicles

$37

UberXL

UberXL

Affordable rides for groups up to 6

$50

Sample rider prices are estimates only and do not reflect variations due to geography, traffic delays, promotions, or other factors. Flat rates and minimum fees may apply. Actual prices for rides and scheduled rides may vary.

Frequently asked questions

  • The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride from Santa Monica CA anytime, 24/7.

  • The average price for this trip is $36. Open the Uber app and input LAX Airport in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what’s available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.

  • The most affordable ride choice from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport is RentValet.

  • The average duration for this ride is 31 minutes. Before a trip starts, your app gives an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for when your driver is likely to arrive at Santa Monica CA. After your trip starts, your app provides an ETA for when you are likely to arrive at LAX Airport. Please note: ETAs are not guaranteed; various factors like heavy traffic or road construction could affect travel time.

  • The average trip from Santa Monica CA to LAX Airport using the Uber app is about 10 miles.

  • If Uber Reserve is an option in the Uber app at Santa Monica CA, you can request a ride from Santa Monica CA anywhere from 2 hours to 90 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year. Uber’s ride-scheduling technology and Uber Reserve can help you be on time.

  • Check in the Uber app to see if car rentals are available at Santa Monica CA. If you see the Rent icon, you can complete your reservation using the Uber app. Then you can rent a car and drive yourself to LAX Airport. To get more details, go to uber.com/u/uber-rent.

The data presented on this page represents historical average prices, durations, and distances for routes. Actual prices, durations, and distances may vary based on factors such as location, traffic conditions, and other variables. Information provided here is for reference purposes only and should not be considered as binding.