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Uber and Lyft from LAX to Long Beach

We estimate UberX at $62–87 and Lyft at $57–70 for the 21.3-mile trip from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Long Beach, which takes about 35 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$57–$93

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $57–$70.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$57–$70

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$62–$87

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$79–$93

Rough estimate. Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) / Board of Transportation Commissioners meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$54–76 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$50–62 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$62–87 UberX · 4 seats	$57–70 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$73–103 Priority · 4 seats	$64–80 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$77–109 Comfort · 4 seats	$76–94 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$87–124 UberXL · 6 seats	$78–96 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$126–180 Black · 4 seats	$133–165 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$161–232 Black SUV · 6 seats	$162–201 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$70–99 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the LAX airport pickup fee of $4.00. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $79–93 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including real-time data sharing charge ($0.15) and lax surcharge ($4.00). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Los Angeles.

Self-driving rides on this route

No self-driving service we track covers this trip. See self-driving rides in Los Angeles or everywhere they are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from LAX to Long Beach?

We estimate UberX at $62–87 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $87–124. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from LAX to Long Beach?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $57–70 and Lyft XL at $78–96 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from LAX to Long Beach?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from LAX to Long Beach?

We estimate a metered taxi at $79–93, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from LAX to Long Beach?

About 35 minutes for 21.3 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from LAX to Long Beach?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track.

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