Long Beach Airport to Hawthorne travel involves a choice between a road trip and public transit with connections. Taxis and rideshares are available at the airport, while bus routes connect to Long Beach Transit and Metro services.
- Airport: Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field), also known as LGB.
- Bus service: Long Beach Transit routes 102, 104 and 111 serve the airport.
- Taxi pickup: At the stand outside the terminal beside Parking Structure A.
- Metro connection: Willow Station is served by the Metro A Line and connects with two of the airport bus routes.
Driving from Long Beach Airport
Driving offers a direct road option for getting from Long Beach Airport to Hawthorne.
If you are driving yourself, check current directions and allow for conditions on the day. For a different airport route, the LAX-to-Hawthorne transport options provide another comparison.
Taxi and rideshare options
Long Beach Airport has a taxi stand outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A, while rideshare pickups use a separate designated area.
Rideshare pickups are along a median strip, with a separate waiting lot for rideshare and other ground transportation. The lot operates from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and has a maximum wait of 30 minutes; check the official site before you go for current airport pickup arrangements.
For a prearranged shuttle, van or limousine, use the airport’s approved ground-service-provider information to identify providers and arrange service. Availability and booking terms depend on the provider.
Public transit connections
Public transit from Long Beach Airport involves bus connections, and these routes do not establish a direct trip to Hawthorne.
LA Metro’s regional-airports information names Long Beach Transit (LBT) routes 102, 104 and 111 as serving LGB. Route 102 runs between Downtown Long Beach, the airport and Willow Station on the Metro A Line. Route 104 runs between Downtown Long Beach, the airport and Lakewood Boulevard. Route 111 connects the airport with Downey via Lakewood Boulevard and Century Boulevard.
Routes 102 and 104 connect with the Metro A Line at Willow Station. LA Metro advises allowing at least 15 minutes for a bus transfer between the A Line and the airport. The regular LBT fare is $1.25, and TAP cards are accepted; check the operator for current fare details before travel.
Wardlow Station on the Metro A Line is the closest Metro Rail station to the airport. Bus line 40 runs between South Bay/Redondo Beach and Downtown Los Angeles via Hawthorne Boulevard, but it does not establish a direct connection from LGB. The Hawthorne transit guide covers local bus connections.
Choosing an airport transfer
Choose a transfer based on whether you want a road trip or are prepared to make transit connections. A taxi or rideshare takes you from the airport by road, while the bus routes connect with other transit services.
If you take the bus, check route and transfer details with the transit operator before setting out. If you book a shuttle or van, confirm arrangements with the provider; airport-authorized options include reservation-only services, and the provider list can change.
Long Beach Airport is about a 26-minute drive from El Rancho Inn, which is about 12.9 miles away.
FAQs
Is there a direct bus from Long Beach Airport to Hawthorne?
The Long Beach Transit routes serving the airport do not establish a direct trip to Hawthorne.
Where do taxis pick up at Long Beach Airport?
The taxi stand is outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A.
Which Metro A Line station is closest to Long Beach Airport?
Wardlow Station is the closest Metro Rail station to the airport. Willow Station is the A Line connection for Long Beach Transit routes 102 and 104.