Flyaway (via UPC shuttle)
The Flyaway shuttle provides direct service from Union Station to LAX terminals. Tickets cost $9.75 each way. The bus takes about 35 minutes from Union Station to Terminal 1. USC has a free shuttle to and from Union Station from both campuses. Reserve your Flyaway ticket on their website.
Taxi
Taxis should run about $40 and take 30 minutes for a one-way trip. Popular taxi services include Bell Cab, Checker Cab, and Yellow Cab. Taxis are required to drop off at the LAX-it lot, adding a 7-15 minute shuttle ride to the terminal. Higher-end taxi services ($70-$120) offer direct to terminal service.
Drive
By far the most convenient way to get to LAX is driving. However, overnight parking at LAX can run $40 a day. Offsite parking is often more affordable at $20-30, but expect to take a shuttle to the airport, adding to the travel time. The Parking Spot by LAX offers a 25% discount on the daily rate with a valid USC ID.
Shuttle van
Popular shuttle van services include Super Shuttle and Prime Time Shuttle and run about $14 a person, but travel time varies as they may need to stop for other passengers. Vans are also required to drop off at the LAX-it lot, adding a 7-15 minute shuttle ride to the terminal.
Metro
The metro offers the cheapest option, but it is comparatively slower (it takes about an hour from USC to LAX), especially during commuter times. Travelers can take the Metro J (Silver) from 37th Street/USC to the Harbor Freeway station. From there, transfer to the Metro C (Green) line to Aviation Boulevard/LAX station. A shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes from Aviation to LAX’s terminals.
Uber/Lyft
Ride-share apps range from $40-60 for a one-way trip. Ride-share apps are also required to drop off at the LAX-it lot, adding a 7-15 minute shuttle ride to the terminal.