Taxi Service at Long Beach Airport (LGB) — Flat Rates, No Surge
Get to and from Long Beach Airport with RideYellow
How to Get Your Taxi at Long Beach Airport
1) Get Your Trip Code
Create your Trip Code through the RideYellow app before your flight and lock in your $47 fare to Disneyland. No surprises when you land.
2) Head to the LGB Taxi Stand
After collecting your bags, exit the terminal and walk to the taxi stand located outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A. Follow the ground transportation signs from baggage claim.
Can’t find the stand? Call Long Beach Yellow Cab dispatch 24/7 at (562) 444-4444.
3) Use the Taxi Line
At the taxi line, request Long Beach Yellow Cab.
4) Redeem Your Trip Code
Immediately upon entering the cab, read off your Trip Code to your driver — your $47 Disneyland flat rate is locked in and you’re on your way.
No app required at the airport. No driver matching. No shuttle to a remote lot. Walk out, get in, go.
Download the RideYellow app to generate your Trip Code
How To Get Your Trip Code
Ride Now or Later
Download the RideYellow App and tap on Ride Now, if you want to ride now, or tap Ride Later, if you want to schedule a ride for later.
Tap Trip Code
When you enter your pickup and drop off location, tap on "trip code" to generate your trip code.
Show Your Code
When you're ready to ride, walk to a taxi line at your pickup location. Hop into a cab and show the driver your code.
Taxi Flat Rates From LGB
Full List of Flat Rates In Your Area
| FROM LGB AIRPORT ONLY | |
|---|---|
| Disneyland | $ 47 |
| Knott’s Berry Farm | $ 39 |
| Anaheim Convention Center | $ 47 |
| South Coast Plaza Mall | $ 57 |
| San Pedro Cruise Ships | $ 47 |
| Downtown Los Angeles | $ 74 |
| LAX | $ 62 |
| John Wayne Airport | $ 62 |
| Burbank Airport | $ 107 |
| Ontario Airport | $ 122 |
| TO & FROM LGB | TO LAX | TO JOHN WAYNE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary/Carnival Cruise Lines | $ 32 | $ 60 | $ 68 |
| Catalina Express Helicopters | $ 32 | $ 60 | $ 68 |
| Catalina Express | $ 25 | $ 60 | $ 65 |
| Long Beach Convention | $ 25 | $ 60 | $ 65 |
| Courtyard Marriott | $ 25 | $ 60 | $ 65 |
| Hilton Hotel | $ 25 | $ 60 | $ 65 |
| Hyatt Regency Hotel | $ 25 | $ 60 | $ 65 |
| Renaissance Hotel | $ 25 | $ 60 | $ 65 |
| Westin Hotel | $ 25 | $ 60 | $ 65 |
| Maya Hotel | $ 32 | $ 60 | $ 68 |
* Note: Flat rates cannot be combined with app discounts.
Rates and Discounts
| Rates | |
|---|---|
| Base & Safety Fee | $2.85 |
| Cost Per Mile | $2.70 |
| Airport Surcharge | $2.00 |
| Only if in traffic or cab waiting: | |
| Per 37 Secs | $0.30 |
| Per Hour | $29.19 |
Why Choose a Taxi Over Rideshare at LGB?
Uber and Lyft both use dynamic pricing — and at a smaller airport like Long Beach, the bigger issue often isn’t just surge, it’s availability. Fewer rideshare drivers stage at LGB than at LAX, so early-morning pickups, late-night arrivals, weather days, and holiday weekends can leave you waiting. Here’s how a RideYellow taxi compares:
| RideYellow Taxi | Uber / Lyft | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate — quoted once, held | Dynamic — surge multipliers apply |
| Drivers | Commercially licensed & vetted | Gig workers, personal vehicles |
| Pre-booking | Book ahead — guaranteed pickup | Request on demand — driver availability varies |
| Early flights | 4am pickup? Book the night before | Hope someone’s nearby |
| Late Arrivals | 24/7 staffed taxi stand at LGB | Driver count drops sharply after 11pm |
| Groups | SUV/Minivan guaranteed at booking | XL subject to availability & surge |
| Airport fees | Included in quoted rate | Added at checkout |
| Payment | Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash | App-based payment only |
Popular Destinations from Long Beach Airport
LGB to Disneyland
Disneyland is the most popular theme park in California, which makes it one of our most requested rides from LGB.
LGB to Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles has countless fun things to do and memorable things to see.
LGB to LAX
Many people have transfers or connecting flights to LAX. We provide a great solution to get to LAX fast.
LGB to Downtown Long Beach
Our flat rates make it easy for you to go anywhere in Long Beach for a cheaper rate.