[Here's step 1 and step 2 and step 3]

Usually I have a friend drop me off at the airport, or — if my flight’s at a weird time — take Primetime shuttle. But now that I’m in Santa Monica, I thought I should consider taking the bus.

So this morning I walked a block to the the #3 Big Blue Bus stop, just a block from my place. 5 minutes later, I was on the bus (pic left).

A half hour later, the bus deposited me safely at the LAX Transit Center. I waited for a couple minutes with a small group of other bus-taking jet setters (pic right) and the free airport shuttle showed up.

Don’t be confused, BTW, by the fact that the shuttle carries a sign that says “Airport Parking.” I got on (pic left), and 10 minutes later was dropped off at Terminal 7.

Total time: about 45 mins, including walking time. Total cost: 75 cents. I recommend it, and plan on taking the bus on the way back too :)

Thanks to all my friends who offered to give me a ride to the airport though :)

[Here's step 5]

Update, 6/3/06: All de-car-ing posts here :)

Update, 3/22/07: Another bus option to the airport is the Flyaway shuttle, which’ll take you from Union Station to LAX for just $3.

Update, 6/8/09: Green and easy airport travel in Los Angeles

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