Long Beach Airport (LGB), also known as Daugherty Field, is in Long Beach, California, and offers several ways to reach downtown: taxi, rideshare, rental car or bus. The best fit depends on whether you prefer a direct ride or a public-transit connection.
- Location: 4100 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, CA 90808.
- From the hotel: Long Beach Airport is about a 15-minute drive from a two-star hotel near the Long Beach Convention Center.
- Bus service: Long Beach Transit routes 102, 104 and 111 serve the airport.
- Taxi pickup: Outside the terminal, next to Parking Structure A.
How Far Is Long Beach Airport from Downtown?
Long Beach Airport is within Long Beach, and its ground-transport options include direct rides and bus links toward downtown. The airport is at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive; its main terminal, built in 1941, is a cultural historic landmark.
For a direct trip, taxis wait outside the terminal beside Parking Structure A, while rideshare pickups use the outer curb in front of the terminal. Rental-car offices are across the street in the Airport Ground Transportation Center.
If you are planning a wider arrival, the options for traveling from LAX to Long Beach provide a comparison with the other major airport serving the area.
Taxi, Rideshare and Car Options
Taxis, rideshare vehicles and rental cars all have designated airport pickup locations, so you can choose a direct road transfer after landing. The airport places its taxi stand outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A; transportation network companies pick up at the outer curb in front of the terminal.
Taxi fares are $3.10 base fare, $2.97 per mile and $0.37 for each 37 seconds in traffic or while the cab is waiting. These rates can change. For a rental car, head across the street to the Airport Ground Transportation Center, where the rental offices are located.
If you need an accessible vehicle, the airport encourages advance reservations for wheelchair-accessible taxis and shuttles. Long Beach Transit service at the airport is accessible as well.
Public Transit Connections
Long Beach Transit routes 102, 104 and 111 serve Long Beach Airport, and the A Line connects downtown Los Angeles with Long Beach Transit buses at the Transit Mall in downtown Long Beach. The airport identifies Wardlow Station on the A Line—formerly called the Blue Line—as the closest Metro Rail station to LGB.
Long Beach Transit fares are $1.25 for all three routes, and day, 5-day and 30-day passes are available. A cab from Wardlow Station to the airport costs $13.35. Those prices may change without notice, so check the official site before you go.
For more on the local network, this guide to Long Beach Metro and public transport covers the city’s transit connections.
Picking the Best Option for Your Arrival
Choose a taxi or rideshare for a direct pickup at the terminal, or use Long Beach Transit if you want to travel by bus. Rental cars are another direct road option, with offices in the Ground Transportation Center across the street from the terminal.
If you are connecting through the rail network, Wardlow Station is the airport’s closest Metro Rail stop, while the A Line links with Long Beach Transit at the downtown Transit Mall. Check the route and fare details before setting out, especially if you plan to combine bus and rail.
At the airport, passenger facilities include free Wi-Fi, seating with electrical outlets, local restaurants and vendors, and an outdoor fire pit in the concourse. The county airport locator says the airport is open 24 hours daily.
FAQs
Which buses serve Long Beach Airport?
Long Beach Transit routes 102, 104 and 111 serve the airport. The fare is $1.25 for all three routes, but prices can change.
Where do you catch a taxi at LGB?
The taxi stand is outside the terminal next to Parking Structure A. Rideshare pickups are at the outer curb in front of the terminal.
Where is the closest Metro Rail station to Long Beach Airport?
Wardlow Station on the A Line is the closest Metro Rail station. The A Line connects with Long Beach Transit buses at the Transit Mall in downtown Long Beach.
Can you rent a car at Long Beach Airport?
Yes. Rental-car offices are in the Airport Ground Transportation Center directly across the street from the terminal.