You can travel from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Casa Bella Inn Downtown LA by car, taxi or ride app, or use Metro connections at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The best choice depends on your plans and current conditions.
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- Public transit: LAX/Metro Transit Center connects with the C Line, K Line and several Metro bus lines.
- Taxi: LAX gives a downtown Los Angeles taxi estimate of $64 or more; that is not a confirmed fare to the hotel.
LAX and the hotel’s Westlake location
Casa Bella is in the Westlake area, about a 24-minute drive from LAX. Check current traffic and route conditions when planning your arrival.
For the hotel’s Westlake location, you can also plan how to get around the city from the neighborhood with this guide to getting around Los Angeles from Westlake.
What ground transport can you use at LAX?
At LAX, you can leave by taxi, ride-app service, limousine or executive car, or connect to Metro at the LAX/Metro Transit Center. Taxi and ride-app pickups are affected by LAX-it, while limousine and executive-car pickups are not.
LAX says passengers using a taxi or ride app, including Uber and Lyft, can take the free LAX-it shuttle or walk to LAX-it next to Terminal 1. Airport pickups are permitted only for taxis bearing an official seal issued by the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
How do you plan the trip by public transit?
The LAX/Metro Transit Center is served by the Metro C Line and K Line, as well as Metro bus Lines 102, 111, 117, 120 and 232. A free, frequent shuttle runs between the transit center’s Bus Bays 1 and 2 and all LAX terminals.
Metro describes the C Line as running between Norwalk and LAX/Metro Transit Center, and the K Line as running between Expo/Crenshaw and Redondo Beach. Those line endpoints do not provide a complete trip itinerary to Casa Bella, so check current Metro route information when planning your connections.
Metro’s published regular fare is $1.75. Transfers are free within two hours when you tap to ride. Payment options include TAP cards, physical or digital credit and debit cards, Apple Wallet, and cash on buses.
For rail, Metro advises arriving 10 minutes before your train and tapping a TAP, credit or debit card on a validator or turnstile to enter the platform or waiting area.
Taxi, rideshare and driving considerations
For a taxi or ride app, include the LAX-it connection in your pickup plan: the free shuttle or a walk to the area next to Terminal 1 are options. If you choose a taxi, look for the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s official seal.
The downtown taxi estimate is $64 or more, and rates can vary significantly with demand and traffic. It is not a confirmed fare to Casa Bella. For driving, check current traffic and route conditions.
What should you confirm before travel?
Transit routes, fares and airport pickup arrangements can change. Confirm transit and fare details with Metro, and airport pickup and ground transportation details with LAX. LAX also directs travelers to its traffic and ground-transportation information for driving plans.
To connect your arrival plans with a day around the city, this one-day Los Angeles route from Westlake may help you plan what to do after reaching the neighborhood.
Before you go: Check the official site before you go.
FAQs
How long is the drive from LAX?
The drive from LAX to Casa Bella is about 24 minutes. Traffic and route conditions can affect your trip.
Where do taxi and ride-app passengers go at LAX?
LAX-it is next to Terminal 1. You can get there by free shuttle or on foot.
Can you take Metro from LAX?
Yes. The LAX/Metro Transit Center is served by the C Line, K Line and Metro bus Lines 102, 111, 117, 120 and 232. A free, frequent shuttle connects it with all LAX terminals.