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Uber and Lyft from Pasadena to LAX

We estimate UberX at $80–115 and Lyft at $74–91 for the 28.5-mile trip from Pasadena to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which takes about 51 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$74–$118

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $74–$91.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$74–$91

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Uber UberX

4 seats

$80–$115

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Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$100–$118

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	$70–99 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$65–81 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$80–115 UberX · 4 seats	$74–91 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$95–136 Priority · 4 seats	$84–104 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$100–143 Comfort · 4 seats	$99–123 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$114–163 UberXL · 6 seats	$101–126 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$165–237 Black · 4 seats	$174–217 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$212–306 Black SUV · 6 seats	$213–265 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$91–130 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

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

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $100–118 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including real-time data sharing charge ($0.15). 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 Pasadena to LAX?

We estimate UberX at $80–115 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $114–163. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from Pasadena to LAX?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $74–91 and Lyft XL at $101–126 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from Pasadena to LAX?

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 Pasadena to LAX?

We estimate a metered taxi at $100–118, 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 Pasadena to LAX?

About 51 minutes for 28.5 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

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

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

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