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Uber and Lyft from LAX to Santa Monica Pier

We estimate UberX at $47–66 and Lyft at $43–53 for the 12.9-mile trip from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Monica Pier, which takes about 35 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$43–$66

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $43–$53.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$43–$53

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$47–$66

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$53–$62

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.

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Waymo serves Los Angeles, CA, but only one end of this trip is inside its area.

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.

This route uses Appian Way, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not in these ranges. Tips are not included either.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$41–57 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$38–47 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$47–66 UberX · 4 seats	$43–53 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$55–78 Priority · 4 seats	$49–60 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$58–82 Comfort · 4 seats	$57–71 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$66–93 UberXL · 6 seats	$58–72 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$94–135 Black · 4 seats	$99–123 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$121–173 Black SUV · 6 seats	$121–150 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$53–75 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the LAX airport pickup fee of $4.00. This route uses Appian Way, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $53–62 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

Self-driving rides in Los Angeles

Waymo. Waymo serves Los Angeles, CA, but only one end of this trip is inside its area.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from LAX to Santa Monica Pier?

We estimate UberX at $47–66 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $66–93. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from LAX to Santa Monica Pier?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $43–53 and Lyft XL at $58–72 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from LAX to Santa Monica Pier?

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 Santa Monica Pier?

We estimate a metered taxi at $53–62, 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 Santa Monica Pier?

About 35 minutes for 12.9 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from LAX to Santa Monica Pier?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track. Waymo serves Los Angeles, CA, but only one end of this trip is inside its area.

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