Point A to Point B: Transportation to and around Los Angeles
First, don’t forget to register for VRA LA 2019 at early bird rates! Second, time to arrange your transportation… Here’s everything you need to know from Krystal Boehlert, Local Planning Coordinator, VRA LA 2019.
Travel to Los Angeles is available by plane, train, bus, or automobile. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the largest airport and has direct flights to most major cities. Hollywood Burbank and Long Beach Airports are also options. There are several ways to get to the Little Tokyo neighborhood in downtown where the hotel is located.
GETTING TO LOS ANGELES
By Air:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Distance from hotel: 19 miles
Drive time to hotel: 30 minutes off peak
Hollywood Burbank Airport/Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Distance from hotel: 15 miles
Drive time to hotel: 25 minutes off peak
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Distance from hotel: 25 miles
Drive time to hotel: 30 minutes off peak
Airports to Hotel:
(Sorted by Price Descending)
Taxi & Ride Share
Traditional Taxis & Ride Share Estimates. Many taxis have a flat rate from LAX to downtown.
SuperShuttle
Shared van service from all airports.
LAX Flyaway
Bus service directly between Union Station & Los Angeles International Airport.
By Train and Bus:
Union Station (LAUS)
800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Distance from hotel: 0.7 miles
Drive time to hotel: 5 minutes off peak
Amtrak
National rail operator, connects America with regional and interstate routes.
Metro
Regional bus, light rail and subway.
Metrolink
Heavy rail service between five Southern California counties.
Megabus
Daily express bus service with trips to the bay area and Las Vegas.
Bolt Bus
Premium bus service with trips to the bay area and Las Vegas.
Union Station to Hotel:
Walking (0.6 mile, 15 min). Exit the main entrance of Union Station towards N. Alameda St. Cross the street towards El Pueblo Plaza. Turn left and follow Los Angeles St to the south to the DoubleTree at 2nd St. Google Maps
Taxi & Ride Share
Traditional Taxis & Ride Share Estimates.
Metro
Regional bus, light rail and subway.
LIttle Tokyo Gold Line Station to Hotel:
Walking: (0.4 mile, 10 min) Exit the station walking south towards 1st St. Turn right on 1st St. Turn left on San Pedro St. Turn Right on 2nd St. Google Maps
Taxi & Ride Share
Traditional Taxis & Ride Share Estimates.
Metro
Regional bus, light rail and subway.
By Automobile:
Navigate to:
DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
120 S Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Parking is available at the hotel for a daily fee. You can look for other parking options in the area using: Parkopedia or SpotHero.
AROUND DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
Little Tokyo, Arts District, Historic Core and other Downtown neighborhoods are very walking and transit friendly. There are buses, light rail, subway, bike share, taxis, and ride share options available. Google Maps is an efficient way of finding the right bus routes and times, and Metro has an app (iPhone/Android) with real time arrival data.
Taxi & Ride Share
Traditional Taxis & Ride Share Estimates.
Metro
Regional bus, light rail and subway.
TAP cards can be purchased from Metro vending machines. Base Fare $1.75 includes transfers >2hrs.
Metro Bike Share
Rent bikes by the hour.
OUTSIDE DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
There are many points of interest in surrounding neighborhoods and cities in the Greater LA area. Travelling during off-peak times can make a huge difference in travel times. LA’s rush hour usually means high traffic into downtown in the morning hours (7am-9am) and out of downtown in the evening (4:30pm-7pm). Please use Google Maps to estimate distance and time for your desired departure/arrival.
Pro-tip: Google Maps on your smartphone will provide real-time data and traffic conditions. Google Maps in a desktop browser will allow you to predict your journey in advance and choose an optimal time and route.
Contributor:
Krystal Boehlert
Local Planning Coordinator, VRA LA 2019
Visual Resources Specialist, University of California Riverside