Transportation

Please arrange your own transportation to and from the airports. Carpools may be coordinated to and from the course with local students. We also recommend renting a car with your IKYTA discount.

Here's information about transportation to LAX, the major International Airport in the area (shuttle information is applicable to all regional airports):
 

By Car

LAX is 15 miles south west of Los Angeles.
From:

• Downtown LA take Interstate 10 west to the 405 South, then follow signs for LAX.

• San Fernando Valley join the 405 South to the airport.

• Orange County take the 405 North to the LAX exits.

Taxi

Journey time from downtown LA is around 30 minutes but can be much longer depending on traffic.

Fare: approx $30-35.

Among the many taxi companies serving LAX are:

• Checker Cab: 800 300-5007

• United Taxi: (310) 821-1000

• Yellow Cab: (310) 808-1000

Train or Local Ground Transportation

The Metro Green Line runs east-west between Norwalk and Redondo Beach. Get off at Aviation Station where a free shuttle bus serves all LAX terminals. Buses arrive at terminal lower levels.

Trains operate every 8-12 minutes from around 4:30am to 11:30pm. Connections from the Blue Line which runs north-south can be made at Imperial Station. Fare: $1.35 one way, $2.70 round trip. For more information go to http://www.mta.net or call 213-626-4455


Shuttle

Many companies provide 24 hour van services from LA and surrounding areas to the airport. They cost around $22-25 from downtown and Pasadena, $35-40 from the Valley. Here we provide a non-exhaustive selection:

• Apollo Airport Shuttle: 800 342 9949

• Chequer Shuttle: (310) 215-9950

• Inland Express: (909) 626-6599

• Prime Time Shuttle: 800 733-8267

• Roadrunner Shuttle: 800 247-7919

• Shuttle One: 800 400-7488

• SuperShuttle: 800 554-3146

• Xpress Shuttle: 800 427-7483