In a region that’s almost as famous for its traffic as it is for sunshine, you might be wondering what the best way to get to the cruise port to sail from Los Angeles.
If you live in the area, you can of course just drive your car. There’s parking at the cruise port so you can drive to the ship, park, and set sail.
But that also means paying upwards of $22 to park, which quickly adds up to a significant cost for leaving your car.
Or maybe you are flying into the area for the cruise? In that case, you’ll need a ride as there isn’t any feasible public transportation from the airport to the cruise ports.
That ride typically means an Uber or a Lyft. They are by far the best mix of convenience and affordability to get to the cruise ship. It is often much cheaper than a traditional cab.
Estimated Fares to the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach
So how much does it cost to take an Uber or Lyft to the Los Angeles and Long Beach cruise ships?
To give you an idea of how much Uber or Lyft would cost, we’ve rounded up some estimated fares between popular pickup locations and the cruise ports. We’ve also compared the fares to the cost of a taxi, based on searches from TaxiFareFinder.com.
Keep in mind that the fares listed above are for one car, not per person. Regular Uber and Lyft are designed for up to four people, but remember to consider your luggage when going to the port. (For that reason, we suggest three to a car.)
If your entire group can’t fit into a small four-door sedan, then we suggest ordering an “XL” ride or going with two separate cars. Otherwise you might not all be able to fit. We’d suggest that three adults with luggage should fit fine in a regular Uber/Lyft.
One final thing to know is that Uber/Lyft prices can vary dramatically. We’ve tried to give ballpark prices, but depending on a number of factors your fare may be different.
Ride Times for Uber/Lyft From Los Angeles Airports to the Cruise Ship
Most importantly, Uber and Lyft operate at all the airports in the area, including Los Angeles International (LAX), Ontario International Airport (ONT), John Wayne Airport (SNA), Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), and Long Beach Airport (LGB).
Depending on where you fly into, expect it to take about 30 minutes to over an hour to get to the cruise ship from the airport. Below are estimated times for normal traffic.
Ride Times to Port of LA | Port of Long Beach:
- Los Angeles International (LAX): 35 minutes | 40 minutes
- Ontario International Airport (ONT): 70 minutes | 70 minutes
- John Wayne Airport (SNA): 50 min | 45 minutes
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR): 70 minutes | 70 minutes
- Long Beach Airport (LBG): 25 min | 20 min
Note on Catching Uber or Lyft From Los Angeles International (LAX)
While you can catch a ride from all major airports in the area, LAX has a little different pick-up procedure than you might be used to.
Because of the airport’s size, congestion is a major issue. That’s why the airport has put in a special spot for catching Uber and Lyft called “LAX-it” (pronounced L-A-Exit). Put simply, you’ll catch a shuttle or walk to a dedicated lot for ridesharing and taxis.
By moving the pick-up area for rides to a separate lot, it helps to alleviate some of the airport’s notoriously bad traffic. Depending on which terminal you arrive, it can take about 10-15 minutes to take the shuttle or walk to the LAX-it lot. To take the free shuttle, you simply look for the LAX-it sign at the lower level of arrivals and hop on the shuttle.
More on Cruising From Los Angeles & Long Beach
Getting to the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach — Directions, maps, and information on taxis and shuttles. Everything you need to know to get to the port and start your vacation.
Los Angeles/Long Beach Cruise Parking — Parking at the port? We’ve got you covered with all your parking options, including costs and discounts.
Dropping Off at the Port — Dropping off passengers for their cruise? Not sure where to go once you get to the port? We have turn-by-turn directions to find your cruise terminal.
Los Angeles/Long Beach Cruise Hotels — Getting in late? Leaving early? Simply need a place to rest your head? We’ve rounded up the options for places to stay near the port.
How much is an uber/lyft from the Port of Los Angeles to the los angeles airport??????????????
Thank you so much…………………
How do I coordinate Uber/Lyft for 10 people? From Long Beach Airport to Carnival Cruise Terminal. Mid December — 12/23/23. Thank you.
You’ll need 2-3 rides. It’s likely easiest to simply have a couple of people call a ride at the same time and split up when the cars arrive. Not sure if Uber/Lyft has some sort of solution on their app for this type of situation.
LAX to San Pedro Port? how much will it cost at about 2 pm?
Need ground transportation from escondido to long beach pier for 6 people. I like a fare price.
Where to wait for an Uber/Lyft in LAX to Carnival Cruise Port? ANd, will either rides drop you off right in the parking for Carnival?
LAX has a new lot where Uber/Lyft pick up called LAX-It. Both of the services will drop you off at the port.
It is now August, 2019. Are the Lyft and Uber fares, above, still valid?
Rates are now a little bit higher — $5-10 in most cases.
When disembarking at the World Cruise Port, is there a specific place to wait after you’ve placed your Uber/Lyft order?
Require an estimated Uber cost
Dana on Mission Resort San Diego to San Pedro cruise terminal Tuesday 9am
11 Sep.am
Going from San Diego to the San Pedro Terminal will be pricey. The estimated fare look to be about $170.