StrikeEagle7 Posted January 20, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2020 With super shuttle gone, what options besides a taxi and cruise ship transfers are available from LAX? I heard Uber and Lyft now require off site pick from LAX so it is a hassle. Can anyone who has traveled from LAX recently comment? Thanks in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted January 20, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 20, 2020 24 minutes ago, StrikeEagle7 said: With super shuttle gone, what options besides a taxi and cruise ship transfers are available from LAX? I heard Uber and Lyft now require off site pick from LAX so it is a hassle. Taxis are also required to pick up at the same place as Uber/Lyft-- a satellite area right near Terminal 1. No more private pickups at any of the terminals. Its not as bad as it sounds and I was pleasantly surprised a few weeks ago when I tried it out-- the initial teething problems are gone and it moves reasonably well. I used Uber but Lyft looked just as easy. There are other shuttle services picking up the slack but frankly I find Uber/Lyft to be just as fast even with the added step. Point to point and no waiting for or dropping off other people on a shared ride shuttle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted January 20, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 20, 2020 There are all sorts of shuttles and private car services available. Google will list them for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrikeEagle7 Posted January 21, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 hours ago, princeton123211 said: Taxis are also required to pick up at the same place as Uber/Lyft-- a satellite area right near Terminal 1. No more private pickups at any of the terminals. Its not as bad as it sounds and I was pleasantly surprised a few weeks ago when I tried it out-- the initial teething problems are gone and it moves reasonably well. I used Uber but Lyft looked just as easy. There are other shuttle services picking up the slack but frankly I find Uber/Lyft to be just as fast even with the added step. Point to point and no waiting for or dropping off other people on a shared ride shuttle. Thank you. I love the ease of Uber/Lyft. I presume it is still cheaper than a taxi for two people which I was told is $65 to $70. Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted January 21, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, StrikeEagle7 said: Thank you. I love the ease of Uber/Lyft. I presume it is still cheaper than a taxi for two people which I was told is $65 to $70. Is that true? Its about half what they quoted you for a taxi-- usually around $35 each way for Uber or Lyft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrikeEagle7 Posted January 21, 2020 Author #6 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Perfect. Uber/Lyft it is..... we are on Southwest Airlines which is terminal 1 so will work out great. Thanks again for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted January 21, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Private car services DO still pick up at terminals. I imagine they will be more expensive than Uber/Lyft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW Pacific Posted January 21, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 21, 2020 We used Prime time in January from LAX to San Pedro Doubletree. day before sailing. Booked online $16.00 pp, plus taxes, there was 6 of us, booked a "private Van", got text messages and phone call after arriving, picked up outside baggage claim, just walked across to the median, very efficient. I think you have to take a shuttle to the staging area now for taxis and non "private" shuttles. But our Van was right there about a 50 foot walk from baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastcat Posted January 21, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 21, 2020 8 hours ago, princeton123211 said: Its not as bad as it sounds and I was pleasantly surprised a few weeks ago when I tried it out-- the initial teething problems are gone and it moves reasonably well. I used Uber but Lyft looked just as easy. Agreed, I took a Lyft from LAX about a week ago and it was a pretty painless process. The shuttle runs often and the LAX-It area had lots of signs and lots of employees directing us to the appropriate locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted January 21, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 21, 2020 XPressshuttle still picks up curbside at baggage claim. Expensive but convenient. https://xpressshuttles.com/los-angeles-airport-shuttle/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted January 21, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, chamima said: XPressshuttle still picks up curbside at baggage claim. Expensive but convenient. Thats just crazy-- their "economy" option is nearly 3x more expensive than an UberX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted January 22, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 5:31 PM, StrikeEagle7 said: we are on Southwest Airlines which is terminal 1 so will work out great Assuming your luggage isn't too bad, you are better off walking to the LAX-it lot, which is next door to Terminal 1. Terminal 1/LAX-it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMRick Posted January 22, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 22, 2020 When going from cruise ship to LA, can uber/lift drop you off at airport or does that involve a shuttle ride as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted January 22, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2020 They can drop off at your terminal at LAX. It is just the pick up spot that has been moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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