Flying into and out of Long Beach Airport

[mysusie45]

Plan is to fly into LGB day before cruise. Will stay at hotel near World Cruise Terminal. They have shuttle to terminal. Wondering best way to get to LGB after cruise returns supposedly at 6:00 or so in the morning. Flight to Seattle leaves mid afternoon. Price of taxi? Public transport? Shuttle of some sort? Any info or ideas greatly appreciated.

[Colo Cruiser]

Plan is to fly into LGB day before cruise. Will stay at hotel near World Cruise Terminal. They have shuttle to terminal. Wondering best way to get to LGB after cruise returns supposedly at 6:00 or so in the morning. Flight to Seattle leaves mid afternoon. Price of taxi? Public transport? Shuttle of some sort? Any info or ideas greatly appreciated.

 

 

 

We just did this in April on the Ruby.

First time flying out of LGB! Loved it!

Took Uber. $23.

[easyboy]

Uber is your better option.

 

 

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[mysusie45]

Thanks Keith. Good idea. Leave it to another USN alum. Husband is retired sub sailor.

[Kenswing]

Shout out to Stanwood.. :D

[curtdesilets]

Long Beach Airport is our little secret. Best Little Airport in the country. A taxi is about $40 from the ship and San Pedro terminal has plenty of them. Ride is about 20 minutes long. If you have some spare time before your afternoon flight, check out the Pike area including the Aquarium. Long Beach is a great destination. http://www.visitlongbeach.com/attractions/

 

LGB unlike most airports, will not have a long TSA security line. We have only 41 commercial flights per day. I have never been in line over 10 minutes.

[SadieN]

There is no viable public transportation available out of San Pedro.

 

 

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[Jeremiah On a Cruise]

Echoing most of the comments above. Wonderful airport, and Uber is a good option there. I've taken taxis from the airport, and would not recommend them.

[Colo Cruiser]

Long Beach Airport is our little secret. Best Little Airport in the country. A taxi is about $40 from the ship and San Pedro terminal has plenty of them. Ride is about 20 minutes long. If you have some spare time before your afternoon flight, check out the Pike area including the Aquarium. Long Beach is a great destination. http://www.visitlongbeach.com/attractions/

 

LGB unlike most airports, will not have a long TSA security line. We have only 41 commercial flights per day. I have never been in line over 10 minutes.

 

 

I think there were 4 in ours. :o

Edited June 11, 2017 by Colo Cruiser

[pro76]

Be aware of Yellow Cab! Driver deliberately confirmed our first time flying into LGB before getting on freeway.Took the long way. 405 to 110 south instead 405 to 710 south,almost doubling the miles! That was a $70.00 mistake! UBER going back $18.00!

[srpilo]

Just curious... Is Uber even allowed to pick-up at LBG ?

 

Srpilo

[Kenswing]

Just curious... Is Uber even allowed to pick-up at LBG ?

 

Srpilo

Evidently, yes. Here are their requirements.. https://www.uber.com/drive/los-angeles/airports/long-beach-airport/

[riclop]

Evidently, yes. Here are their requirements.. https://www.uber.com/drive/los-angeles/airports/long-beach-airport/

Is lyft there also?

[Kenswing]

Is lyft there also?

Yes.

[hpeabody]

Just curious... Is Uber even allowed to pick-up at LBG ?

 

Srpilo

 

Earlier this spring Uber was given the clearance to pick up inside the airport (At the center median) as a trial. I think it has to do with the Taxi service that will be hurt by Uber coming in. I used Uber in May and it worked like a charm. Prior to that you could walk to the cell phone lot and be picked up there. There may an added fee for airport pick up, look closely when requesting your ride.

[Kenswing]

Earlier this spring Uber was given the clearance to pick up inside the airport (At the center median) as a trial. I think it has to do with the Taxi service that will be hurt by Uber coming in. I used Uber in May and it worked like a charm. Prior to that you could walk to the cell phone lot and be picked up there. There may an added fee for airport pick up, look closely when requesting your ride.

It seems like each airport has its own rules. Up here at SeaTac any for hire car picking up at the airport must get 45 mpg. So whereas I have no problem getting an Uber to the airport getting a ride home can sometimes be difficult. Basically you'll be riding in a Prius.

[LawDog61]

If you live in SoCal, LB is great place to fly out of to Seattle for Alaska cruise.

[curtdesilets]

If you live in SoCal, LB is great place to fly out of to Seattle for Alaska cruise.

 

Ditto on that! We ONLY fly LB to Seattle, and have done so numerous times. Very very convenient.

[LawDog61]

Now- to figure out LB to Vancouver .