Minneapolis to Los Angeles Flight Tickets
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Minneapolis has 3 airports, while Los Angeles has 4 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Minneapolis and Los Angeles - Airport Transportation
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
How to Get to the Airport
Light Rail System (Blue Line): You can reach MSP Airport by taking the Blue Line from Government Plaza or Nicollet Mall stations in downtown Minneapolis. The travel time is approximately 25-30 minutes. Services run every 10-15 minutes and operate between 04:00 and 00:00.
Bus: The Metro Transit Route 54 bus line departing from Nicollet Mall provides direct access to the airport. The travel time is approximately 40-50 minutes. Buses depart every 30 minutes.
Taxi: You can reach the airport by calling a taxi from taxi stands or hotels in downtown Minneapolis. The travel time may vary between 15-25 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi services are available 24 hours a day.
Car Rental: You can reach MSP Airport with a rented vehicle from car rental offices located in the city center or different locations. Car rental is suitable for passengers who want more flexibility.
Airport Shuttles: Private shuttles departing from hotels or specific points in the city center provide transportation to the airport. The duration and frequency of these services may vary depending on the selected company.
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
From Airport to City Center
Metro/Train: From John Wayne Airport, you can take the OCTA bus Line 400 to Tustin Metrolink Station, then continue with the Metrolink OC Line train to Los Angeles Union Station. The total travel time is approximately 151 minutes. Services run every 3 hours and operate during weekday daytime hours.
Bus: From the airport, you can take the OCTA bus Line 43 from the Harbor-Macarthur stop to Fullerton Transportation Center. From there, you can continue to the city center with the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train or Metro 460. The travel time is approximately 190-210 minutes. Services run every 15-30 minutes and operate during daytime hours.
Shuttle: You can reach downtown Los Angeles directly using services like Prime Time Shuttle or Karmel Connect from the shuttle areas at the airport terminal exits. Travel time varies between 45-75 minutes depending on traffic. Services operate on-demand (reservation required) and are available 24/7.
Taxi: You can take a taxi from the taxi stands at the airport terminal exits to reach the city center. Travel time varies between 40-60 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are available at all hours.
Car Rental: You can rent a car from various rental companies located at the terminal to reach the city center. This option offers more flexible transportation and the travel time is approximately 40 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
From Airport to City Center
Metro (C Line and K Line): You can reach the Aviation/LAX Metro Transit Center station with the free Metro Connector bus from the airport terminals. From here, a connection to the city center is provided via the C Line (green line) or K Line. The total travel time is approximately 59 minutes. Metro services operate from 4:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
FlyAway Bus: You can board at the blue FlyAway marked stop in the inner lane of LAX terminals. The bus runs directly to Union Station (downtown) and Van Nuys. The travel time to Union Station varies between approximately 35-60 minutes. Services run every 30 minutes and extend from 5:40 AM to 1:00 AM.
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located outside the airport terminals. The travel time to the city center (central areas like Union Station, Chinatown) is between 26-30 minutes. Taxi services operate 24 hours uninterrupted.
Private Driver Services (Town Car/Shuttle): You can book private vehicle services in advance from the airport. The travel time is approximately 26-27 minutes. These services are available continuously (24 hours).
Ride-Share Applications (Uber, Lyft): You can go to the free LAXit area from the terminals. It is a 3-minute walk from Terminal 1 and an 8-minute walk from Terminals 2 and 7. You can request a vehicle through the applications.