Help-with Los Angeles Port info.

[vacationfool]

Can anyone tell me how to get from the Airport at LAX to the Port for a Los Angeles cruise ? I have read that it is pretty far of a drive and renting a car is a hassle. What cost are involved and what shuttles-etc. will do round trip transfers for our return. There are 8 adults.

Thanks to anyone who can help.:)

[OhioJeff]

Can anyone tell me how to get from the Airport at LAX to the Port for a Los Angeles cruise ? I have read that it is pretty far of a drive and renting a car is a hassle. What cost are involved and what shuttles-etc. will do round trip transfers for our return. There are 8 adults.

Thanks to anyone who can help.:)

 

Im sure there might be a cheaper route, but found this on the Carnival website.

 

Yes, transfer services between Los Angeles Airport and the Port of Long Beach are offered. These services are only available on the day of your cruise and immediately after your cruise.

Where can I Purchase Transfers & How Far in Advance:

• Purchase of transfers can be done through Carnival Reservations up to 7 days prior to your sail date; youwill need to provide your flight information at the time of purchase. Flight details are provided to the transportationcompany to assist in expediting your transfer to the pier. It is your responsibility to update Carnival with any changes to your flight schedule to ensure you are met by the transportation company.

• New bookings made within 7 days of sailing may purchase the transfer at the Port of Long Beach with a Carnival Cruise Lines representative*.

NOTE: *Cash payment is not accepted. The transfer costs are charged directly to your onboard Sail & Sign Account. This is handled at the Port of Long Beach.

Cost of Transfers:

Los Angeles Airport to Port of Long Beach: One Way: $26.00 Round Trip: $52.00

Transfer rates are subject to change and any unused services are nonrefundable.

What are the Flight Guidelines for the Latest Airport Arrivals and Earliest Return Flights

Latest Flight Arrival:

7 Day Cruises

Arrivals into the Los Angeles Airport: 1:30pm

3 & 4 Day Cruises

Arrivals into the Los Angeles Airport: 1:30pm

Earliest Flight Departures:

3, 4 and 7 Day Cruises

Earliest departures out of the Los Angeles Airport: 12:30pm

Prior to your cruise you will be met at the airport:

You will be met and assisted by our meet & greet service in the baggage claim area and then escorted to your vehicle for transfer to the port. Transfer time begins generally around noon depending on flight arrivals.

 

 

Directions if driving

 

 

ADDRESS: 231 Windsor Way

Long Beach, CA 90802

 

Travel Time: 23 miles from Los Angeles International Airport; travel time is approximately 50 minutes.12 miles from Long Beach Airport; travel time is approximately 20 minutes.

 

DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT:

 

Traveling from the Los Angeles area (north) -

 

* Take the 405 Freeway south.

* Take the 710 Freeway south.

* Continue on the 710 Freeway south and follow the signs for the Queen Mary.

* At the entrance to the Queen Mary, stay to the far right of the parking ticket taker for the Queen Mary; this lane is the entrance to the Long Beach Cruise terminal.

* Follow the signs for Passenger Parking and Luggage Drop-Off area.

[Eyeore2007]

Did you want the port of L.A. (In San Pedro) or Long Beach? There are 2 ports. Carnival Pride leaves from Long Beach. Most other cruise lines leave from Port of L.A. If you take a shuttle or Taxi, make sure and be specific to which port you want. If you are not sure, double check your documents or contact your TA to verify.

[CruiseCentric]

Did you want the port of L.A. (In San Pedro) or Long Beach? There are 2 ports. Carnival Pride leaves from Long Beach. Most other cruise lines leave from Port of L.A. If you take a shuttle or Taxi, make sure and be specific to which port you want. If you are not sure, double check your documents or contact your TA to verify.

 

Carnival sails from Long Beach for Paradise and Pride.

[southbayer]

It's about a 30-40 min drive regular traffic to port.. I would suggest since it's 8 of you, to split cab fare. Renting a car, is too much trouble, and $, and time wasted.

The freeway is near LAX, and you take the freeway and it takes you very directly to port = a fast hassel free arrival.

You rent a car, you land, get your bags, then stand outside for a shuttle to show up, then waste more time in line at the rental car place. Then YOU figure out where the freeway is and how to get there. Then when you get there, there isn't a rental car drop off near the port. So you keep the rental for the week, and park in the parking structure and pay $$. Then at debarkation you have to figure out timewise dropping off the car, shuttle back to LAX, then hope to catch your plane.

Just taxi it. Split the fare.

[BSQ]

take a look at super shuttle's website. now I don't normally recommend them for just 1-2 people getting to or from LAX, but when you have a large party and book a van through them, for us anyway, it has always worked out great.

[Leadft]

If you book SuperShuttle - you will have to pay PER PERSON. I agree with the Redondo Beach poster -- just grab a cab and save yourself a lot of hassles and stress.

[karen1225]

What if you are arriving the day before and staying at a hotel near the pier? I am on the Pride in May 2008 and I am flying in the day before. I am solo - should I just take a taxi and budget for the expense?

[bobbo777]

 

Just taxi it. Split the fare.

You would need atleast two taxis, possibly three ...and i'm guessing that the fare wouldn't be cheap considering the mileage and standing time. The Carnival shuttle is expensive, not to mention that your arrival is late in the day of your cruise. If I were you, I would rent a vehicle that would hold all of you---even two vehicles that hold four is alot cheaper than 2 taxis. The major rental agencies offer one way rentals at no additional charge. LAX to Long Beach and then taxi it from the car rental return locale to port would probably save you in excess of a $100. LAX rental shuttles come by every 10 mins tops and for directions you can always use mapquest or pay the few extra dollars and get GPS from the car rental agency.

[southbayer]

For you, I would take suppershuttle, for solo a taxi would be too much $, I believe supper shuttle is like $24. I would then recommend staying at the "coast hotel", it is right at the port area. And they have a free shuttle to get you to the port so you don't have to walk. It's a beautiful property.

What if you are arriving the day before and staying at a hotel near the pier? I am on the Pride in May 2008 and I am flying in the day before. I am solo - should I just take a taxi and budget for the expense?

[Bruin Steve]

The shuttle companies charge "per person" for a "shared van"...but the charge for the second, third, fourt person is much reduced...

 

But, for the large party, they will quote you a rate for a "dedicated" van...and that rate will be for the entire van for the entire party...

 

Renting cars for the short trip (20 miles from LAX to the pier or to a hotel in San Pedro) is just not worth the hassle, the risk, the time checking in and out...It is NOT easy to do a one-way rental...Few rental companies even have a location near the pier in Pedro (For Hertz, for example, you need to drop the car off in Long Beach..and there's a charge) and ones that do sometimes don't have weekend hours...

 

I would pre-arrange a shuttle or shuttles for your entire party and luggage with either Super Shuttle, Prime Time Shuttle or one of the other shuttle services that service LAX...

[KreinKrunker]

If you book SuperShuttle - you will have to pay PER PERSON.

 

Not True! As Bruin Steve said, with eight of you, you can get a private van for your group. Go to the websites for SuperShuttle and PrimeTime to get prices. If I remember correctly, if you take a shared van it will be about $17 per person. A private van for eight is about $90. You can reserve them for one way or roundtrip. I doubt that you could get eight people and their luggage in two taxis, at about $50 each.

[csk]

I have read that taxis are hard to find at the pier, we are on the Radiance in Sept and wondering if we should have a shuttle reserved, we do not like the ships buses, take to long to load and unload. we really just would prefer a taxi, but worried about getting one. thanks