How to get in Los Angeles, California!
Most likely you’ll be driving into LA from some of the other major cities during your tour around California or you’ll fly directly (or connecting via other airports) into LAX, Los Angeles International Airport. However two more options are available, apart from taking a boat originating in Asia, you could either take a bus (for example www.Greyhound.com) or a train (www.Amtrak.com), departing from various US locations. The train ride through the Rocky’s or along the beautiful Californian coast is surely a very nice experience, but it will take some time and cost some money. Another downer (also applies to Greyhound) is the fact that the train will drop you off at Union Station in Downtown LA. Not a place you wanna be ending up.
Anyway, when you arrive into town driving your own (rental) car we would suggest you skip to the next chapter. When your arrive at LAX, you’ll be arriving at the 3rd busiest airport in the world. Other, less busy, regional airports would be Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport (BUR) is about 25km (15mi) northwest of Downtown, Long Beach Airport (LGB) is about 40km (25mi) south, John Wayne Airport (SNA) is about 65km (40mi) southeast in Santa Ana, Orange County, and Ontario International Airport (ONT) is about 65km (40mi) east.
Yet again, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) would be our best bet, considering most international (and domestic) airlines arrive and depart here. Getting out of LAX could take some time when you arrive on an international flight. Could take you up to two hours to get through Immigration and Customs. But it also depends a bit on your luck. Pick the right line! Also Checkout our ServiceDesk section for information regarding US Visa requirements.
From LAX you can get taxi’s, shuttle buses, regular public transportation (however limited) into the city. But getting a rental-car would be our best advice. It gives you flexibility, comfort, convenience, some speed and is a fairly affordable option. And Los Angeles is a freeway beast! Checkout our TravelDesk for car-rental, if you want more information about car-rental options, prices and locations.
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