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LAX FlyAway® Bus
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Where's my bus? Real-time bus location and schedules for the Flyaway can be found by clicking on the routes below:
Convenient Bus Service to LAX.
No reservation required.
The LAX FlyAway® buses offer convenient regularly scheduled round-trips, seven days a week, between each terminal at LAX and these locations:
- Union Station (Downtown Los Angeles)
- Van Nuys (San Fernando Valley)
Passengers leaving LAX may board buses on the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of each terminal at the blue FlyAway® columns. Each bus it marked with its service location.
For updates on FlyAway traffic impacts please visit our Twitter feed at https://mobile.twitter.com/@flyLAXairport
Click the image above for Waiting Area Map
About FlyAway
The LAX FlyAway® bus service is provided by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the owner and operator of Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys (VNY) general aviation airports. LAWA is a department of the City of Los Angeles.
The intent of the LAX FlyAway® service is to mitigate traffic congestion and air pollution in the area surrounding LAX airport.
LAWA contracts the FlyAway® bus service to private operators through a competitive bidding process.
LAX FlyAway® buses provide scheduled ground transportation between LAX airport and the following locations:
The service was provided between LAX and Irvine Transportation Center from November 2009 and August 2012, at La Brea/Expo Line metro station from June 2013 to August 2014, at Santa Monica from July 2014 to September 2016, at Orange Line in San Fernando Valley from December 2015 to January 2019, and at Westwood from June 2007 to June 2019. All five services were discontinued due to low ridership.
Traveler Information FAQ
You can show the FlyAway driver either a hard copy or electronic copy of your confirmation email.
Hollywood/Long Beach routes– no ticket via email
You will receive an email receipt. You can show the receipt from your phone or tablet or provide the confirmation number to the bus driver.
Please call the 24-Hour FlyAway Customer Service Telephone Numbers:
- Union Station and Van Nuys: (714) 507-1170
No. They are subject to normal fares. However, they have the option to purchase a monthly pass for $120. Employee monthly passes are available for purchase at:
- Union Station Ticket Window, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal Ticket Window, 7610 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406
- LAWA Rideshare – Administration West, 7301 World Way West, #200, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- LAWA Rideshare – Skyview Center, 6053 West Century Blvd., #420, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Yes. To inquire about lost and found items, please call:
- Union Station and Van Nuys: (714) 507-1170
- LAX Airport Police Lost and Found: https://flylax.com/en/lax-baggage-lost-and-found
The LAX FlyAway® buses offer convenient regularly scheduled round- trips, seven days a week, between each terminal at LAX and following locations. Click on the route name to see exact location:
Fare/Buy Tickets
FlyAway Fares
* Please click a route to purchase a ticket
| Routes (Click Route name to buy ticket) | One-Way Fare |
|---|---|
| Union Station | $9.75 |
| Van Nuys | $9.75 |
| Employee Monthly Pass | $120 |
| Two children age 5 and under with each paying adult | Free |
- All sales are final. Tickets may be purchased at the bus with Visa, Master Card or American Express credit or debit cards.
- Tickets are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase.
- Cash is NOT accepted. Cash may be used to purchase FlyAway® tickets from all Metrolink ticket vending machines for the service at Union Station.
- FlyAway® is currently not equipped to handle credit card chip and PIN technology.
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FlyAway® LAX Employee Monthly Passes are available for purchase at:
- Union station Ticket Window, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal Ticket Window, 7610 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406
- LAWA Rideshare – Administration West, 7301 World Way West, #200, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- LAWA Rideshare – Skyview Center, 6053 West Century Blvd., #420, Los Angeles, CA 90045
FlyAway® TAP and EZ Transit Pass Fares
| LAWA Flyaway Fares as of 11/01/17 |
Union Station/ Van Nuys |
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| TAP (Stored Value Only) | ||||
| 1-Way Trip | $9.75 | |||
| EZ Transit Pass (1-Way Trip) | ||||
| EZ Base (Z0) | $6.00 | |||
| EZ Zone 1 | $5.00 | |||
| EZ Zone 2 | $4.00 | |||
| EZ Zone 3 | $3.00 | |||
| EZ Zone 4 | $2.00 | |||
| EZ Zone 5 | $1.00 | |||
| EZ Zone 6 | -- | |||
| EZ Zone 8 | -- | |||
| EZ Zone 9 | -- | |||
| EZ Zone 10 | -- | |||
| EZ Zone 11 | -- | |||
More information about TAP and EZ transit pass available at:
- TAP and EZ Transit Pass
- TAP FAQ
- How to load a TAP card
- Where to get your TAP card
- EZ Transit Pass FAQ
Buses stop on schedule at Terminal 1 and arrive later at Terminals 2-7
Routes
UNION STATION
| Depart Union Station - Patsaouras Transit Plaza | |||
| Monday - Sunday | |||
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm |
| 4:00 am | 9:30 am |
2:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 am | 3:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| 5:30 am | 10:30 am | 3:30 pm | 8:30 pm |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 am |
4:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| 6:30 am | 11:30 am | 4:30 pm | 9:30 pm |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 am | 5:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| 7:30 am | 12:30 pm | 5:30 pm | 10:30 pm |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| 8:00 am | 1:30 pm | 6:30 pm | 11:30 pm |
| Depart LAX Terminal 1 (Departure times for terminals 2-7 vary based on traffic conditions in the Central Terminal Area) |
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| Monday – Sunday | |||
| 12:10 am | 9:10 am | 2:10 pm | 7:10 pm |
| 12:40 am | 9:40 am | 2:40 pm | 7:40 pm |
| 1:10 am | 10:10 am | 3:10 pm | 8:10 pm |
| 5:40 am | 10:40 am | 3:40 pm | 8:40 pm |
| 6:10 am | 11:10 am | 4:10 pm | 9:10 pm |
| 6:40 am | 11:40 am | 4:40 pm | 9:40 pm |
| 7:10 am | 12:10 am | 5:10 pm | 10:10 pm |
| 7:40 am | 12:40 pm | 5:40 pm | 10:40 pm |
| 8:10 am | 1:10 pm | 6:10 pm | 11:10 pm |
| 8:40 am | 1:40 pm | 6:40 pm | 11:40 pm |
FlyAway operates on a first come, first served basis. Please give yourself additional time to prepare for potential full capacity buses and traffic. FlyAway cannot guarantee any guest a spot for their desired departure time. To track the bus within the LAX Central Terminal Area click here. Please call (714) 507-1170 for more information.
For updates on FlyAway traffic impacts please visit our Twitter feed at https://mobile.twitter.com/@flyLAXairport
| Union Station FlyAway® Fares | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Way Fare | |||
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Debit/Credit |
$9.75 | ||
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TAP (Stored Value Only) |
$9.75 | ||
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EZ Transit Pass |
$0 - $6.00 | ||
| Employee Monthly Pass | $120.00 | ||
| Two children age 5 and under with each paying adult | Free | ||
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Parking:
Please click on the following link to get information regarding parking at
Metro's L.A. Union Station,
http://www.unionstationla.com/visit
Union Station East Parking: (213) 620-0115
Union Station West Parking: (213) 620-0685
Passenger Drop Off/Pick Up:
Private vehicles are no longer allowed to enter the Plaza. They must use the new passenger drop off and pick up facility which is accessible by entering the underground parking garage through either one of two entrances on Vignes St. This new pick up and drop off area for private vehicles is one level below Patsaouras Plaza — the same level that provides access to trains.
Free Wi-Fi:
The buses offer free Internet access and charging stations under the seats.
From US 101 Southbound – Exit at Broadway and continue
straight on Aliso Street. Turn left on Main Street, right on Cesar E. Chavez
Avenue and then right to enter the Gateway Center Garage on Vignes Street.
From US 101 Northbound – Exit at Vignes Street and stay
in left lane. Then turn left at traffic light into the entrance of the Gateway
Center Garage underground parking.
Transit Connections to Union Station – Ride Metro Rail,
Metrolink or Amtrak to Union Station for a convenient connection to the LAX
FlyAway® buses. Click on links to trip planners:
Metro -
http://www.metro.net
Metrolink -
http://www.metrolinktrains.com
Amtrak -
http://www.amtrak.com
VAN NUYS
| Depart Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal | |||
| Monday - Sunday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 8:20 am | 2:00 pm | 7:40 pm |
| 1:00 am | 8:40 am | 2:20 pm | 8:00 pm |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 am | 2:40 pm | 8:20 pm |
| 3:00 am | 9:20 am | 3:00 pm | 8:40 pm |
| 3:30 am | 9:40 am | 3:20 pm | 9:00 pm |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am |
3:40 pm | 9:20 pm |
| 4:30 am | 10:20 am | 4:00 pm | 9:40 pm |
| 5:00 am | 10:40 am | 4:20 pm | 10:00 pm |
| 5:20 am | 11:00 am | 4:40 pm | 10:20 pm |
| 5:40 am | 11:20 am | 5:00 pm | 10:40 pm |
| 6:00 am | 11:40 am | 5:20 pm | 11:00 pm |
| 6:20 am | 12:00 pm | 5:40 pm | 11:20 pm |
| 6:40 am | 12:20 pm | 6:00 pm | 11:40 pm |
| 7:00 am | 12:40 pm | 6:20 pm | |
| 7:20 am | 1:00 pm | 6:40 pm | |
| 7:40 am | 1:20 pm | 7:00 pm | |
| 8:00 am | 1:40 pm | 7:20 pm | |
| Depart LAX Terminal 1 (Departure times for terminals 2-7 vary based on traffic conditions in the Central Terminal Area) |
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| Monday - Sunday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 8:20 am | 2:00 pm |
7:40 pm |
| 12:20 am | 8:40 am | 2:20 pm | 8:00 pm |
| 12:40 am | 9:00 am | 2:40 pm | 8:20 pm |
| 1:00 am | 9:20 am | 3:00 pm | 8:40 pm |
| 1:20 am | 9:40 am | 3:20 pm | 9:00 pm |
| 2:30 am |
10:00 am | 3:40 pm | 9:20 pm |
| 3:30 am | 10:20 am | 4:00 pm | 9:40 pm |
| 4:30 am |
10:40 am | 4:20 pm | 10:00 pm |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | 4:40 pm | 10:20 pm |
| 5:30 am | 11:20 am | 5:00 pm | 10:40 pm |
| 6:00 am |
11:40 am | 5:20 pm | 11:00 pm |
| 6:20 am | 12:00 pm | 5:40 pm | 11:20 pm |
| 6:40 am | 12:20 pm | 6:00 pm | 11:40 pm |
| 7:00 am | 12:40 pm | 6:20 pm | |
| 7:20 am | 1:00 pm | 6:40 pm | |
| 7:40 am | 1:20 pm | 7:00 pm | |
| 8:00 am | 1:40 pm | 7:20 pm | |
FlyAway operates on a first come, first served basis. Please give yourself additional time to prepare for potential full capacity buses and traffic. FlyAway cannot guarantee any guest a spot for their desired departure time. To track the bus within the LAX Central Terminal Area click here. Please call (714) 507-1170 for more information.
For updates on FlyAway traffic impacts please visit our Twitter feed at https://mobile.twitter.com/@flyLAXairport
Click the image above for Waiting Area Map
| Van Nuys FlyAway® Fares | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Way Fare | |||
|
Debit/Credit |
$9.75 | ||
|
TAP (Stored Value Only) |
$9.75 | ||
|
EZ Transit Pass |
$0 - $6.00 | ||
| Employee Monthly Pass | $120.00 | ||
| Two children age 5 and under with each paying adult | Free | ||
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Parking:
Public parking at Van Nuys FlyAway facility, available only for FlyAway bus
patrons at the FlyAway Bus Terminal, is $2 per hour up to $5 maximum per day,
with a 30-day limit. All parking areas at the terminal are patrolled regularly
by airport security. If you plan to be away more than 30 days, please arrange to
be dropped off or picked up at the terminal. A taxi area is also located in
front of the terminal. Parking can be limited during peak travel periods.
The FlyAway bus service at Van Nuys only accepts debit or credit cards (VISA,
MasterCard and American Express) for ticket purchase.
Please see below contact information for inquiries, comments, or concerns.
Parking:
(818) 997-4427
Parking@lawa.org
Bus Service:
(714) 507-1170
FlyAwayComments@lawa.org
FlyAway Comment Form
Passenger Drop Off/Pick Up:
Passengers can be dropped off or picked up at the terminal entrance on Woodley
Ave.
Free Wi-Fi:
Available at the Van Nuys Flyaway® Bus Terminal.
The buses offer free Internet access and charging stations under the seats.
From the North – Travel south on the I-405 Freeway. Exit at
Roscoe Boulevard and turn right. Proceed west approximately ½ mile to
Woodley Avenue and turn left. Proceed south approximately one mile to the
terminal building and parking.
From the South – Travel north on the I-405 Freeway. Exit
Sherman Way (west) and turn right. Proceed west approximately ½ mile to
Woodley Avenue and turn right. Proceed north about ½ mile to Saticoy
Street to the FlyAway® Terminal and parking.
Where's my bus?
Real-time bus location and schedules for the Flyaway can be found by clicking on the routes below:
GTFS Transit Data
Los Angeles World Airports FlyAway®
GTFS information files, now available for download
Read the License Agreement below then click the link to accept the terms and download the files.
License Agreement
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) hereby grants you (Licensee) non-exclusive, limited and revocable rights to use, reproduce, redistribute, modify and create derivative work of, the FlyAway® Data, including the right to use the FlyAway® trademark as connected to the FlyAway® Data and as proposed (hereinafter “Data”), subject to the following Terms:
- All other LAWA trademarks and copyrighted materials, including any confusingly similar variants, may not be used in association with FlyAway® Data.
- FlyAway® Data is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. LAWA makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied. LAWA disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. LAWA and its employees, officers, directors and agents will not be liable for damages of any kind arising from the use of FlyAway® Data including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive and consequential damages.
- LAWA reserves the right to alter and/or no longer provide FlyAway® Data at any time without prior notice.
- LAWA maintains title, ownership, rights and interest in and to FlyAway® Data.
By using LAWA FlyAway® Data, you agree to be bound by all of the Terms and Conditions set forth in this agreement.
Applicable Law
The laws of the State of California shall govern all rights and obligations under this Agreement, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws.
Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between LAWA and Licensee with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings, communications, or agreements not specifically incorporated herein. LAWA reserves the right to modify or revoke this agreement at any time.
Click button below to Accept the Terms of the License Agreement and Download the files.
Information Brochure
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective 3/28/2020, Long Beach and Hollywood routes discontinued and Union Station and Van Nuys have a reduced schedule due to COVID-19.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Orange Line route discontinued on 1/31/2019 due to low ridership.
Contact Us
24-Hour FlyAway Customer Service Telephone Numbers
Union Station and Van Nuys: (714) 507-1170
Click here for FlyAway Comment Form
