Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about a 57-minute drive from Chino Motel.
- Airport shuttle: free service between LAX terminals and the LAX/Metro Transit Center, averaging about 10-minute intervals.
- Metro fare: $1.75 one way, with free transfers for up to 2 hours.
- Rental cars: pickup begins with a courtesy shuttle from the Lower/Arrivals Level.
How far is LAX from Chino?
For the LAX trip, decide whether you’ll drive, arrange a rental car or use public transport before leaving the airport. Public transit involves first getting from the terminals to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where airport-serving bus services also board.
Driving from LAX
Driving is the most direct option, with an estimated journey of about 57 minutes. Use navigation for your departure point and destination when you travel.
LAX says rental-car offices are at the Rental Car Center or off airport property. For companies operating from the Rental Car Center, head to the purple Rental Car Shuttles sign outside baggage claim on the Lower/Arrivals Level to catch a courtesy shuttle. The center is at 5251 West 98th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Fox, Hertz, National, Sixt, Thrifty, Zipcar and Payless operate from the Rental Car Center. Check the official site before you go for current transport details, schedules and fares.
What public transport connects LAX with Chino?
The free Metro Connector Shuttle runs between the terminals and the LAX/Metro Transit Center; it does not provide a direct connection to Chino. It operates every day from 4:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and averages about 10-minute intervals.
At the terminals, board at the pink LAX Shuttle signs on the Lower/Arrivals Level. The transit center connects with Metro Rail’s C and K Lines and Metro and municipal bus services. LAX names LA Metro Bus, Culver City Bus, Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, Torrance Transit and Beach Cities Transit as airport-serving bus providers.
The Metro one-way fare is $1.75, with free transfers for up to 2 hours. Approximate service hours for the listed city buses, including LA Metro Bus, are 5:00 a.m. to midnight; schedules and fares vary by provider.
FlyAway runs to Union Station and Downtown Los Angeles rather than directly to Chino, with service every 30 minutes from 5:40 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
How should you allow for airport and road conditions?
The drive estimate can change with road conditions. Leave flexibility in your plans if your arrival time matters. For public transport, allow time to reach the LAX/Metro Transit Center from the terminals and to make onward connections.
Airport transport schedules and fares can vary. Check the relevant operator’s details when planning a bus or rail journey.
What should you expect on arrival in Chino?
For a car-free transfer, plan onward connections from the LAX/Metro Transit Center rather than assuming the airport shuttle takes you to Chino. If you’re collecting a rental car, follow airport signs to the appropriate shuttle pickup point before continuing your drive.
FAQs
How long is the drive from LAX to Chino?
The drive estimate is about 57 minutes. Road conditions can affect the time.
Does the LAX shuttle go directly to Chino?
No. The free Metro Connector Shuttle runs between the terminals and the LAX/Metro Transit Center, where rail and bus connections are available.
Where do you catch the LAX Metro Connector Shuttle?
At the pink LAX Shuttle signs on the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of the terminals.
Where do rental-car shuttles pick up arriving passengers?
For companies operating from the Rental Car Center, go to the purple Rental Car Shuttles sign outside baggage claim on the Lower/Arrivals Level.