Los Angeles to Shanghai Flight Tickets
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Los Angeles has 4 airports, while Shanghai has 2 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Los Angeles and Shanghai - Airport Transportation
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train: From Los Angeles Union Station, you can take the Metrolink OC Line to Tustin, then continue with the bus Line 400 to John Wayne Airport. The total travel time is 151 minutes. Services run every 3 hours and operate during weekday daytime hours.
Bus: From the 6th / Hill stop, take Metro 460 to Disneyland Employee's Entrance, then continue to the airport via Line 43 through Harbor-Macarthur. The travel time is approximately 190-210 minutes. Services run every 15-30 minutes and operate during daytime hours.
Shuttle: You can reach the airport by booking a reservation with Prime Time Shuttle or Karmel Connect service from hotels or designated points in the city center. Travel time varies between 45-75 minutes depending on traffic and services operate on-demand.
Taxi: You can use taxi services to reach the airport from the city center. Travel time varies between 40-60 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are available at all hours.
Car Rental: You can reach the airport with a car rented from the city center. The travel time is approximately 40 minutes and this option provides flexibility.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
How to Get to the Airport
FlyAway Bus: You can board the FlyAway bus from Union Station (downtown). The travel time to the airport varies between approximately 35-60 minutes. Services run every 30 minutes.
Taxi: You can reach the airport by taxi from the Los Angeles city center (central areas like Union Station, Chinatown). The travel time is approximately 26-30 minutes. Taxi services operate 24 hours uninterrupted.
Ride-Share Applications (Uber, Lyft): You can use ride-share applications like Uber or Lyft to reach LAX from the city center. Vehicle pick-up points generally provide easy access in central areas.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
From Airport to City Center
Metro Line 2: You can use Metro Line 2 for transportation from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the city center. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes. Services run every few minutes and generally operate from 05:30 AM to 11:30 PM.
Metro Line 10: As an alternative, you can use Metro Line 10. This line departs from Hongqiao Railway Station and takes 25-30 minutes to reach the city center. Services run every 5-10 minutes and operate from 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Bus 941: Bus line 941 provides transportation from the airport to the city center. The journey takes approximately 40-50 minutes, with services running every 15-30 minutes between 06:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the terminal exits. Travel to the city center takes 20-40 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis are available 24/7. You can also book a taxi using local apps like Didi.
Car Rental: Various car rental companies are available at the airport. If you prefer to travel with your own vehicle, this option might be suitable for you.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
From Airport to City Center
Maglev Train: You can quickly reach Longyang Road station from Shanghai Pudong Airport by Maglev train. From there, you can transfer to Metro Line 2 to continue to the city center (around People's Square). The total travel time is approximately 31 minutes. Services run every 15 minutes and operate between 07:00-23:00.
Metro (Line 2): Metro Line 2 departs from Pudong Airport's T1 and T2 terminals and provides access to major city center stations such as People's Square. The travel time is approximately 75 minutes. Services run every 10-15 minutes and operate between 06:00-23:30.
Airport Shuttle Bus: Airport shuttle buses operate routes to central points like Jingan Temple or Xinzhuang Metro with lines such as Line 1 and Line 9. The travel time is approximately 60-70 minutes. Services run every 30-60 minutes and operate between 07:00-23:00. Night services are available every 30 minutes between 23:00-05:30.
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at Arrival Gate 12 in T1 and Arrival Gate 25 in T2. They provide access to the city center (People's Square) and the travel time can vary between 32-50 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24 hours a day.
Car Rental: You can rent a car from the car rental offices at the airport to reach the city center or other destinations with your own vehicle. The car rental service offers a wide range of vehicles to meet all travel needs.