Getting to and Around Los Angeles:
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Flying in: The Los Angeles area is served by six major commercial airports and more than a dozen private airports.
Los Angeles International is the major gateway. The airport is huge, with nine terminals. A free "A" shuttle bus loops around all the terminals, and departs from the kerbside on the lower level. If you do not mind walking, it is no more than a 10 min walk between any of the terminals, and if you are transferring between adjacent terminals, walking will be quicker than the shuttle as a streetside sidewalk connects all the terminals. Some other airports you might use are: Long Beach Airport , Bob Hope (Burbank) Airport , Orange County/John Wayne Airport and LA/Ontario Airport. Even though LAX is often cheapest, avoiding LAX will save a lot of hassle because the other airports are small and not as busy, but you will typically be further away from your destination which will entail a lot of driving.
Once arrived in LA, you have numerous options to choose from to get around:
By Rail: Los Angeles County's Metro Rail subway and light rail system has grown considerably over the past 20 years and is increasingly useful in getting around. Many neighborhoods and sightseeing destinations can be reached using the Metro, including Downtown, Little Tokyo, Koreatown, Los Feliz, Thai Town, Hollywood, Universal City, North Hollywood, Chinatown, Pasadena and Long Beach. Public transportation is preferable to the gridlock that often occurs on Los Angeles-area streets and highways. A single-trip fare valid on one line in one direction costs $1.25 and can be purchased from ticket vending machines located in the stations. Alternatively, a day pass (valid until 3AM the next day) costs $5; a weekly pass costs $17, and a monthly pass costs $62.
By Bus: The Los Angeles bus system, operated by Metro, is extensive but takes a little bit to learn. The website www.mta.net is the best way to plan trips in advance. Once you have the hang of it, you can get anywhere during the day.Many LA Citizens rely on the bus as their primary mode of transportation. Within the central area (from Downtown to the coast, south of Sunset Boulevard and north of Interstate 10) the buses are frequent and easy to get around without a schedule.
Taxis, on foot, or by bike: Destinations are spread out in Los Angeles, which makes taxis impractical and expensive unless you're going a short distance. Taxis aren't typically circling the block the way they are in New York, Chicago, or San Francisco. Unless you're at an airport or a hotel, you'll probably have to call a cab. A good option is the Yellow Cab.Within neighborhoods like Santa Monica, Venice Beach, Hermosa, Manhattan, Redondo, and Silver Lake, the best way to discover all the area has to offer is to wander around on foot, or bike between neighborhoods (from Hermosa to Manhattan or Venice to Santa Monica is no big deal). Ambitious bicyclists can stick to the oceanfront routes for a long and pretty ride. As Los Angeles is a very spread out city with exellecent road infrastructure one would be wise to rent a car and explore the different neighbourhoods at your leisure and convenience. Maintain your independence and drive the highways and boulevards of Los Angeles.