Flat Rate: $62 | ~30–50 min
Sometimes you land at the wrong airport. Maybe you booked through LGB not realizing your connection is at LAX. Maybe a family member is picking someone up at LAX and you need to meet them. Whatever the reason, the Long Beach Airport to LAX run is a common transfer — and Long Beach Yellow Cab makes it a flat $62, no meter, no surge.
RideYellow / Long Beach Yellow Cab provides direct flat-rate taxi service from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to LAX 24 hours a day.
The $62 Flat Rate — Everything Included
The flat rate from LGB to LAX is $62 for the entire vehicle. That’s lower than the airport’s own posted rate of $75 — and it’s locked in whether traffic is light or heavy, whether it’s 6am or 6pm.
No meter. No airport surcharge stacked on at drop-off. No Friday surge because everyone’s heading to LAX at the same time.
The flat rate covers drop-off at any LAX terminal. Tell your driver which terminal you need and you’ll be dropped directly at departures.
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 $62 LAX flat rate. For tight connections, this is the move — your price is confirmed before you even 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 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. Tell your driver you’re heading to LAX and which terminal you need — they’ll drop you directly at departures.
4) Redeem Your Trip Code
Immediately upon entering the cab, read off your Trip Code to your driver — your $62 flat rate to LAX is locked in, no discussion needed.
LGB to LAX — The Route
The drive from Long Beach Airport to LAX covers roughly 22 miles and takes 30–50 minutes depending on traffic. The typical route runs north on the 405 through Hawthorne and El Segundo before exiting at the airport.
Traffic windows to know:
- Best: Before 7am or after 8pm — 25–35 min
- Moderate: Midday weekdays — 35–45 min
- Slowest: Weekday rush hour (7–9am southbound, 4–7pm northbound on 405) — 45–60 min
The flat rate doesn’t change regardless of traffic. But if you’re connecting to a flight, factor in the upper end of that range.
Which LAX Terminal Do You Need?
Tell your driver your airline and they’ll know the terminal. For reference:
|
Airline |
LAX Terminal |
|---|---|
|
Delta |
2 & 3 |
|
American |
4 & 5 |
|
United |
7 & 8 |
|
Southwest |
1 |
|
Alaska |
6 |
|
International (many) |
Tom Bradley (TBIT) |
Your driver will drop you at departures for your terminal. For arrivals, the taxi stand at each terminal handles pickup.
Why This Route Matters
LGB and LAX are only 22 miles apart but serve very different travel purposes. Common reasons people take this route:
- Wrong airport booked — it happens; the flat-rate transfer is cheaper than rebooking a flight
- Connecting passenger — one person flies into LGB, needs to meet someone at LAX
- Separate itineraries — group arriving LGB, continuing travel from LAX
- Returning a rental — driver drops at LGB, needs a ride to LAX for departure
For the return direction (LAX to LGB), see our LAX to Long Beach route page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $62 flat rate per person? No — it’s the full vehicle rate. One person or four, the price is $62.
Can you drop off at any LAX terminal? Yes. Tell your driver your terminal or airline and they’ll take you directly to departures.
How long does the drive take? 30–50 minutes typically. Budget toward the higher end during weekday rush hour.
What if my flight is leaving soon? Use the Trip Code feature to prebook. The driver will be ready at the taxi stand the moment you exit baggage claim.
Is there a flat rate from LAX back to LGB? Yes. See our LAX to Long Beach page — flat rate applies in both directions.
Does traffic affect my price? Never. The flat rate is fixed regardless of traffic conditions.
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