Los Angeles Official Visitor Guide 2008 - (Page 96) T r a n s p o rTaT i o n Insider’s Guide to LAX Frequently Asked Questions About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) How early should i be at the airport before a flight? Please call your airline to confirm your flight before going to the airport and to receive its recommendation on when you should arrive. Flight schedules vary throughout the day and, in general, flights scheduled during LAX’s daily peak travel periods will require passengers to allot more time for ticketing, baggage check-in and security screening. How much do taxis, buses, shared-ride vans and long-distance vans cost? When you take a taxi from LAX, you will be presented with a ticket stating typical fares to major destinations. Only authorized taxis with an official seal, illustrated on each vehicle, are permitted in the airport. Rates for buses, shared-ride vans and long-distance vans vary depending on your final destination. How do i get from one terminal to another at LaX? Frequent, free shuttle bus service is provided between terminals (approximately every 12 to 15 minutes) to assist travelers. To use this service, board the Airline Connections “A” Shuttle under the LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections blue sign on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal. What kind of ground transportation is there at LaX? You can access a number of ground transportation options at LAX, including rental cars, taxis, long-distance vans, door-to-door shared-ride vans, direct-to-airport buses, public buses, the Metro Rail Green Line (light rail), the Downtown LA/Union Station FlyAway Service, the Van Nuys FlyAway Bus and the new Westwood FlyAway. What rental car companies serve LaX? Numerous rental car companies serve LAX. For the names of these companies, visit the airport’s Web site at www.lawa.org and click on the Rental Cars link. You’ll get a list of rental car companies serving LAX. You then can click on each one of the names for company contact information. How long will it take me to get from one LaX terminal to another so i can catch a connecting flight? The amount of time it takes to get from one terminal to another depends on which terminals you are going to and from, and the time of day you are traveling. Your airline can give you some guidance on how much time to allow for connection to another flight. 96
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