The Los Angeles International Airport shuttle options include FlyAway buses to Union Station and Van Nuys, but neither route serves Gardena directly. For a Gardena trip, compare those routes with GTrans Line 5, and confirm current service details before you travel.
- FlyAway serves Union Station and Van Nuys, not Gardena.
- The one-way FlyAway fare is $12.75.
- FlyAway boards at blue signs on the Lower/Arrivals Level.
Check whether a shuttle serves Gardena
FlyAway does not provide a direct bus from LAX to Gardena, but GTrans Line 5 runs through Gardena and ends at the LAX/Metro Transit Center.
LAX describes FlyAway as a nonstop bus service between the airport and Union Station or Van Nuys. For a route that includes Gardena, GTrans Line 5 is another transit connection to investigate: GTrans says the LAX/Metro Transit Center connects to the airport terminals by a free shuttle.
You can compare this with the other LAX to Gardena airport transfer options before choosing how to make the trip.
FlyAway runs regularly scheduled round trips seven days a week between each LAX terminal and its two destinations. The service operates every day, including holidays, but it is not a door-to-door Gardena shuttle. It cannot guarantee estimated travel times because it is public transportation.
Book and confirm your pickup
You can buy FlyAway tickets online, on a mobile device or on the bus, subject to different payment rules.
Web and mobile tickets accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards or Apple Pay. For an onboard one-way purchase, use a contactless Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay; cash and non-contactless cards are not accepted.
Before settling on a connection, check the official site before you go. If you need boarding assistance because of a disability, you can arrange it through the FlyAway page. Customer service for Union Station and Van Nuys service is available around the clock at 1-866-435-9529 or 1 (323) 310-5292.
Know where to meet the shuttle
FlyAway buses board at blue signs on the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of each terminal.
Look for the blue FlyAway signs and check the bus marking for its service location before boarding. Complimentary terminal and transit shuttles use pink signs on the same level, so check the sign color and destination to distinguish the service you need.
Review fares, baggage and service conditions
The one-way FlyAway fare is $12.75, and onboard purchases require an accepted contactless payment method.
Allow for the fact that FlyAway is public transportation: estimated travel times to or from the airport are not guaranteed. The service information here does not specify baggage allowances, so check directly with the relevant operator if you need to confirm what you can bring.
Gardena Terrace Inn is about 19 minutes by car from the airport; this Gardena hotel is in the city the transit connection serves.
FAQs
Does FlyAway go directly from LAX to Gardena?
No. FlyAway serves Union Station and Van Nuys. GTrans Line 5 runs through Gardena and ends at the LAX/Metro Transit Center, which connects to the terminals by a free shuttle.
Can you pay cash on a FlyAway bus?
No. Onboard one-way ticket purchases accept contactless Visa or Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay, but not cash or non-contactless cards.
Where do FlyAway buses pick up at LAX?
They board on the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of each terminal at blue FlyAway signs. Check the marking on the bus for its service location.