LAX to Hollywood: costs, times and the Burbank trick

Hollywood is only 17 miles from LAX, but they're the 17 slowest miles in American aviation ground transport: the 405, the 10 or Sepulveda, then the 101. Budget 30 minutes at dawn and up to 90 in the afternoon crush.

What the ride costs

Rideshare: $35–85 with surge, from the LAX-it lot.
Private fixed transfer: $115 sedan / $150 SUV per vehicle — one number regardless of traffic, meet & greet inside arrivals, covering Hollywood, the Hills and West Hollywood.
Metro B Line from Union Station reaches Hollywood/Highland, but from LAX the full journey needs 2+ transfers and 90+ minutes.

The Burbank trick

If you haven't booked flights yet and Hollywood/Universal is your base, compare fares into Hollywood Burbank (BUR). It's 7 miles from the Walk of Fame, security lines are minutes long, and our fixed transfer is $85 by sedan — often saving both money and an hour of your life versus LAX. We serve both airports at fixed rates, so pick the flight, not the transfer.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from LAX to Hollywood?

Metered/app-priced taxis typically run $50–90 with airport fees and tip. Our fixed private fare is $115 per sedan, confirmed in writing before pickup.

Do you cover hotels in the Hollywood Hills?

Yes — the Hills, the Walk of Fame corridor and West Hollywood are all one fixed-fare zone.