There will be one less route on the LAX FlyAway shuttle from now on. The run connecting the airport to Santa Monica is being discontinued after seeing a drop-off in passengers to the point where only about one person was on board any given run. According to LAist, the bus service states they lost about $1.17 million offering those essentially private rides in the two years the route operated.
If you’re a FlyAway loyalist for your LAX commutes, don’t worry too much. No other routes are being discontinued, so you’ll still be able to book your $8 to $12 tickets for rides between the airport and Van Nuys, Downtown LA, Westwood, Hollywood, Long Beach or to the Orange Line Metro connector. Should you have a group and need a larger vehicle, SuperShuttle offers several shuttle service options ranging from $18 for a shared-ride van to $113 for a privately-chauffeured SUV with meet-and-greet service.
For travelers looking to get to Santa Monica from the airport without renting a car, several other options are available. First of all, the easiest option might be to take advantage of the relatively recent policy change which allowed ride-sharing apps to pick up passengers at the airport. A ride in an Uber, Lyft or good old taxi cab should take about half an hour to get you out to the coast. If you’re willing to spend a little more time in order save quite a lot of money, the Big Blue Bus’ Rapid 3 Line or Route 3 Line will pick you up at the LAX Lot C Bus Terminal and get you to points in the Venice-Santa Monica corridor for just $1.25.
Or, if you can hold your trip off just a tiny bit, there's still that forthcoming Metro Green Line light rail to the airport, which should be fully operational around 2019.
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