Executive sedan
From $425
Up to 3 passengers and 3 bags
One or two travelers heading home from a campus visit or a hotel stay, a suitcase each
La Jolla → LAX · Pickup at your door · TCP 43833-A
La Jolla to LAX Car Service
A La Jolla to LAX car service with iRide360 starts at $425 in an executive sedan or $485 in a luxury SUV, a flat rate with no surge. The 113-mile drive from Birch Aquarium at Scripps typically takes 1 hr 40 min–2 hr at 3:30 AM and up to 3 hr 20 min at 6:00 AM on a Tuesday, per Google Maps. Your chauffeur collects you at your La Jolla hotel, home, campus or hospital, waits 15 minutes at no charge, and unloads your bags at your airline's curb on the upper Departures level of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The fare is fixed at booking, tolls and taxes are inside it, and gratuity is optional.
$425
Executive sedan from
$485
Luxury SUV from
113 mi
Birch Aquarium to LAX, per Google Maps
1 hr 40 min–2 hr
Typical drive leaving 3:30 AM, Tuesday
Up to 3 hr 30 min
Slowest reading: Friday 2:30 PM
15 min
Free wait at your pickup
No card needed to see your price. Call (833) 743-3360
- CPUC licensed, TCP 43833-A
- 5.0 on Google
- Flight tracking
- No surge pricing
Quick answer
The short answer
Last updated:
A La Jolla to LAX car service with iRide360 starts at $425 in an executive sedan or $485 in a luxury SUV, a flat rate with no surge. The 113-mile drive from Birch Aquarium at Scripps typically takes 1 hr 40 min–2 hr at 3:30 AM and up to 3 hr 20 min at 6:00 AM on a Tuesday, per Google Maps. Your chauffeur collects you at your La Jolla hotel, home, campus or hospital, waits 15 minutes at no charge, and unloads your bags at your airline's curb on the upper Departures level of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The fare is fixed at booking, tolls and taxes are inside it, and gratuity is optional.
La Jolla sits inside the City of San Diego, and its trip to LAX is counted in hours, not minutes. For one Tuesday in November, Google Maps gave 1 hr 40 min to 3 hr 20 min for the same 113 miles, depending on the hour. iRide360, a CPUC-licensed (TCP 43833-A) black car service based in El Segundo near LAX, runs a car service to LAX from every La Jolla address, including at 1 or 2 in the morning. Book a private car from La Jolla to LAX and the fare and the pickup minute are both settled before the day.
Key facts
- iRide360's fares for a car service to LAX from La Jolla start at $425 for an executive sedan and $485 for a luxury SUV, fixed at booking, with tolls and taxes included and gratuity optional.
- The La Jolla to LAX distance is 113 miles from Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, on Google Maps' route via Interstate 5 North.
- Leaving La Jolla at 6:00 AM on a Tuesday, the drive to LAX typically takes 1 hr 50 min to 3 hr 20 min; leaving at 6:30 PM it takes 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr 10 min, per Google Maps.
- A 9:00 AM domestic flight from LAX means an iRide360 pickup in La Jolla at about 3:30 AM; a 7:00 AM flight means about 1:20 AM.
- Every iRide360 pickup in La Jolla for an LAX flight includes 15 minutes of free wait at the door.
| Route | La Jolla, San Diego County, California (ZIP 92037; UC San Diego 92093) → Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
|---|---|
| Distance and road | 113 miles from Birch Aquarium at Scripps via Interstate 5 North, per Google Maps |
| La Jolla → LAX drive | 1 hr 40 min–2 hr at 3:30 AM; up to 3 hr 20 min at 6:00 AM Tuesday and 3 hr 30 min at 2:30 PM Friday (typical, per Google Maps, read November 12, 2026) |
| LAX → La Jolla drive | About 2 hours 22 minutes over 116.6 miles: iRide360's booking engine estimate for one 6:25 AM departure, October 16, 2026 |
| From prices | $425 executive sedan · $485 luxury SUV; fixed at booking; tolls and taxes included; gratuity optional |
| Pickup and drop-off | Your La Jolla address with 15 minutes free wait → your airline's curb, upper Departures level |
| Operator | iRide360, CPUC TCP 43833-A, El Segundo, CA · (833) 743-3360 |
La Jolla to LAX at a glance
- Service type
- La Jolla chauffeur service to LAX; your party only
- Vehicles
- Executive sedan (3 passengers, 3 bags) or luxury SUV (5 passengers, 5 bags)
- Pickup
- Hotel, home, campus or hospital; 15 minutes free wait
- Drop-off
- Your airline's curb, upper Departures level
- Booking
- Black car service from La Jolla to LAX at iride360.com/book or 24/7 dispatch, (833) 743-3360
Flat rates · No surge
How much does a La Jolla to LAX car service cost?
Each class has one starting fare, and the luxury SUV starts $60 above the executive sedan. These are the same starting fares we publish for the LAX to La Jolla route. The La Jolla to LAX car service price for your own street appears on the booking page before you pay, because each fare is priced to the address. Traffic on Interstate 5 has no say in it. That is the La Jolla to LAX flat rate: the total at checkout, plus whatever gratuity you pick.
Luxury SUV
From $485
Up to 5 passengers and 5 bags
SUV service from La Jolla to LAX for a family, golf bags or a week of beach luggage
Estimates are planning guides. Your exact pickup time, address, vehicle and requested extras determine the confirmed total shown before payment.
What changes your fare
- Your exact pickup address: a hotel on North Torrey Pines Road and a home near the Cove are not the same drive.
- Executive sedan or luxury SUV.
- A stop on the way, priced for the miles and minutes it adds.
- A child seat (from $25 each) or a pet on board ($25).
- Waiting at your door past the first 15 free minutes.
- The hour or the day you leave, a slow morning on I-5, or a busy afternoon at LAX. There is no surge pricing.
Every charge, named
What your fare includes
Included
- Tolls and taxes.
- Up to 15 minutes of waiting at your La Jolla pickup.
- Your chauffeur lifting the bags in at your door and out at the LAX curb.
- Fiji bottled water, onboard Wi-Fi and phone chargers, all complimentary.
Added only when requested
- Waiting at your door past the first 15 free minutes.
- A child seat (from $25 each) or a pet on board ($25).
- A stop on the way, priced for the miles and minutes it adds.
- Gratuity is chosen at checkout: 15%, 18%, 20%, 25% or an amount you type, $0 included. It goes to your chauffeur.
How to book a La Jolla to LAX car service
A La Jolla to LAX car service books in five steps, and the price is on screen at the first one.
- 1
Open iride360.com/book, enter your La Jolla address as the pickup and LAX as the drop-off, and pick a sedan or SUV to see your fare.
- 2
Take your pickup time from the departures table and enter the airline and flight number.
- 3
Add child seats, a pet or a second address if you need them.
- 4
Set the gratuity at checkout: 15%, 18%, 20%, 25% or your own amount, $0 included.
- 5
Be ready at the door. Your chauffeur loads the bags and drives you north to your airline's curb.
Terminal by terminal
Which LAX terminal does your airline use?
Your chauffeur aims for the terminal that matches the airline on your booking.
Official LAX map
Airlines by terminal
This list follows the LAX Airline Location Map, SP26-0707, July 1, 2026:
| Terminal | Airlines |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | JetBlue, Southwest, Cayman Airways, Frontier, Sun Country, Viva Aerobus |
| Terminal 2 | LATAM, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet |
| Terminal 3 | Aeromexico, Delta |
| Terminal 4 | American Airlines, American Eagle, Contour, British Airways, Japan Airlines |
| Terminal 6 | Alaska, Air Canada, Breeze, Hawaiian, Horizon, Porter, Southern Airways |
| Terminal 7 | United / United Express |
| Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT / Terminal B) | Aer Lingus, Air China, Air France, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Emirates, EVA Air, Iberia, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, and others |
An airline can change terminals, so check flylax.com or your airline a few days before you leave La Jolla.
Changes before pickup
What if your plans change?
Plans move
An airport transfer from La Jolla to LAX booked in advance can move when your day does.
Your flight time moves
Change the pickup online or call dispatch at (833) 743-3360. Your fare moves only when the trip does. Check the table again: a later flight can mean an earlier pickup, as the 6:00 and 7:00 AM rows show.
You need a second stop
Add it when you book or call before pickup, say to collect a colleague at UC San Diego.
Typical, per Google Maps, from Birch Aquarium at Scripps
How long is the drive from La Jolla to LAX?
The La Jolla to LAX drive time below covers eight departure hours, and its slow end moves by up to 1 hr 30 min. We read each range below by hand from Google Maps on November 12, 2026, starting at Birch Aquarium at Scripps (2300 Expedition Way) and ending at LAX. Seven are for Tuesday, November 17, and one is for Friday afternoon, November 20. Every reading sent the car via Interstate 5 North over 113 miles.
La Jolla → LAX
| Leaving La Jolla | Typical drive to LAX |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 3:30 AM | 1 hr 40 min–2 hr |
| Tuesday 6:00 AM | 1 hr 50 min–3 hr 20 min |
| Tuesday 7:00 AM | 2 hr–3 hr 10 min |
| Tuesday 10:00 AM | 1 hr 40 min–2 hr 20 min |
| Tuesday 3:00 PM | 1 hr 50 min–3 hr 10 min |
| Tuesday 4:30 PM | 2 hr–2 hr 50 min |
| Tuesday 6:30 PM | 1 hr 40 min–2 hr 10 min |
| Friday 2:30 PM | 2 hr–3 hr 30 min |
Read the top of each range. The quick end hardly moves all day, from 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr. The slow end swings from 2 hr at 3:30 AM to 3 hr 20 min at 6:00 AM, and 3 hr 30 min on the Friday. We plan every La Jolla to LAX car service on the top figure, so your ride to LAX has the slow case built in.
Drive times are typical ranges per Google Maps, read on November 12, 2026 from Birch Aquarium at Scripps for Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20, 2026. Prices are from iRide360's own booking engine, fixed at booking.
La Jolla → LAX
Live map of the current driving route and traffic between La Jolla, San Diego County, California and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Drive time is a planning guide, not a guarantee.
Departures
How early should you leave La Jolla for LAX?
How early to leave La Jolla for LAX starts with your flight. Airlines generally advise reaching the airport 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. From that arrival time we subtract whichever drive reading is slower: the one closest to your LAX arrival, or the one closest to the pickup it gives. A 20-minute safety buffer comes off next, and the result is rounded down to a 5-minute mark.
- *Starred rows lean on a reading that is not close to the hour. No reading exists before 3:30 AM, so the 1:40 and 1:20 AM pickups are checked against it. With none between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, the 6:00 PM row takes the slower 3:00 PM figure. The Friday row uses our one Friday reading, 2:30 PM, and the 11:30 PM row uses 6:30 PM, our last reading.
- How one row is worked. For a 1:00 PM domestic flight, be at LAX by 11:00 AM. The 10:00 AM reading, up to 2 hr 20 min, points to an 8:20 AM start. But 8:20 AM sits nearer the 7:00 AM reading, up to 3 hr 10 min, so that one sets the pickup: about 7:30 AM. An earlier airline bag-drop cut-off comes first.
- The small hours are real on this route. Five pickups in the table fall before 5:00 AM. If that does not suit you, the honest choices are a later flight, or a night near LAX before an early one. Dispatch can talk it through on (833) 743-3360.
| Flight departs | Flight type | Pickup in La Jolla |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Domestic | About 1:40 AM* |
| 7:00 AM | Domestic | About 1:20 AM* |
| 8:00 AM | Domestic | About 2:20 AM |
| 9:00 AM | Domestic | About 3:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | Domestic | About 5:20 AM |
| 1:00 PM | Domestic | About 7:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | Domestic | About 10:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | Domestic | About 12:30 PM* |
| 9:00 PM | Domestic | About 3:50 PM |
| Friday 6:00 PM | Domestic | About 12:10 PM* |
| 11:00 AM | International | About 4:30 AM |
| 10:30 PM | International | About 4:20 PM |
| 11:30 PM | International | About 6:00 PM* |
La Jolla pickups
Where in La Jolla can your chauffeur pick you up?
Our La Jolla car service collects from any hotel, home, campus building or hospital in ZIP 92037 or on the UC San Diego campus (92093). Some places publish where a car should stop.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
2300 Expedition Way. The aquarium names the traffic circle near its front entrance as the spot for curbside pickup and drop-off, and its own lot fills up, so meet your chauffeur at the circle.
La Jolla Cove and Ellen Browning Scripps Park
At the bottom of Coast Boulevard. Give a cross street on Coast Boulevard as your pickup point.
UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla 92093. Name the building or residence hall when you book, not just the campus.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
9888 Genesee Avenue. The main entrance is on Genesee Avenue between I-5 and Campus Point Drive, and signs inside the driveway lead to each building. Valet runs at that entrance; meet your chauffeur there.
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 North Torrey Pines Road. Cars arrive along the hotel's terra-cotta brick-lined private drive, where valet is offered. Check-out is 11:00 AM.
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
11480 North Torrey Pines Road. Tell us if you will be waiting somewhere other than the hotel.
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
2000 Spindrift Drive, in La Jolla Shores.
Homes and offices
Any address in ZIP 92037 gets the same service, with the first 15 minutes of waiting free.
Things to know before you leave La Jolla for LAX
A few local details help a long run north start on time.
- Summer brings more cars. Birch Aquarium adds street parking only from June 1 to September 15, and California State Parks prices Torrey Pines beach day-use by demand. We have measured no summer delay, so we quote none.
- UC San Diego's big weeks. Move-in and commencement fill the campus roads with visitors. Flying out in one of those weeks? Tell dispatch when you book.
- Children on board. Booster, forward-facing and rear-facing seats cost from $25 each and are fitted before the car reaches you. Every chauffeur is trained in child safety and in installing car seats.
Compare your options
How to get from La Jolla to LAX: car service vs. Uber, Lyft, taxi or shuttle
You can make the trip by private car, rideshare, a La Jolla to LAX taxi, a La Jolla to LAX shuttle or transit. How to get from La Jolla to LAX over 113 miles comes down to how the price is set, who waits for whom, and who else rides with you. The La Jolla to LAX Uber cost is set by the app when you request; our fare is set when you book.
| Feature | iRide360 | Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) | Taxi | Shared shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booked ahead | Yes, at a pickup time worked back from your flight | Mostly on demand | On demand or by phone | Set by the operator |
| Price model | Flat rate at booking; no surge | Changes with demand | Metered | Per seat, set by the operator |
| Wait at pickup | 15 minutes free | Set by the app | Depends on the company | Fixed departure window |
| Luggage help | Chauffeur loads and unloads | Depends on the driver | Depends on the driver | Depends on the operator |
| Other riders | Your party only | Depends on ride type | Your party only | Shared stops |
Licensed, insured, local
Why choose iRide360 for your ride to LAX
iRide360, a CPUC-licensed (TCP 43833-A) black car service based in El Segundo near LAX, runs your La Jolla to LAX car service.
Licensed
California CPUC charter-party carrier, TCP 43833-A. Every iRide360 vehicle carries at least $750,000 in liability insurance.
Who operates your ride
Your ride is operated by iRide360 or a vetted, licensed affiliate partner. Every chauffeur, including our affiliate partners', is screened and background-checked.
Checks before a partner joins
Before any partner goes live, we run a background check, verify the driver's license with the DMV, confirm insurance, and review a vehicle inspection report.
Based near LAX
The iRide360 office is at 222 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 2000, El Segundo, CA 90245.
One price for a long drive
A La Jolla car service fare is fixed at booking, whether I-5 takes two hours or more than three.
24/7 dispatch
(833) 743-3360. Rated 5.0★ on Google.
Verified Google reviews
What iRide360 passengers say
“Absolutely outstanding service from start to finish! The entire experience was seamless, professional, and exceeded my expectations. Karan is always punctual, courteous, professional, and incredibly accommodating. The vehicle is always spotless and very well maintained. It’s rare to find a car service that is this reliable and genuinely committed to providing excellent customer service. I would highly recommend Karan to anyone looking for a professional, dependable, and top-tier car service. My friends and family also use him and have nothing but good things to say. 10/10!”
Christine JoubeenRead all reviews on Google
“Hands down the best service we’ve ever received (and we now use them a lot). Always on time, clean car, and pleasant. We have a toddler and there is always a luxury car seat available whenever we request it. Thank you so much for always helping our family get to where we need to be safely and on time!!”
Despina KatsigiannisRead all reviews on Google
“KG and his team are the absolute best. Timely services, clean and luxurious vehicles, and flexibility for curbside or full pick-up service with a sign. These guys have you covered and we've been using them for years - do yourself a favor and call them.”
Omario S. KanjiRead all reviews on Google
Google selects the review excerpts returned for LAX Car Service by iRide360.com. Rating and review count verified October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
La Jolla to LAX car service FAQ
The questions travelers ask before booking a La Jolla to LAX transfer, grouped in the order they usually come up.
Prices
How much is a car service from La Jolla to LAX?
A La Jolla to LAX car service with iRide360 starts at $425 for an executive sedan and $485 for a luxury SUV. The La Jolla to LAX car service price for your exact address shows on the booking page before you pay. Tolls and taxes are included, and gratuity is optional.
Is there a flat rate from La Jolla to LAX?
Yes, every iRide360 booking has a La Jolla to LAX flat rate, set when you book, and it holds whether Interstate 5 takes 1 hr 40 min or 3 hr 30 min. It moves only if you change the trip, for example by adding a stop, switching vehicles or keeping the car waiting past 15 minutes.
How much does an Uber cost from La Jolla to LAX?
The La Jolla to LAX Uber cost is set by the Uber app at the moment you request, and it moves with demand, so we don't publish a figure. An iRide360 fare is fixed at booking, from $425 for the executive sedan, and does not move on the day.
How much is a taxi from La Jolla to LAX?
A La Jolla to LAX taxi runs on a meter, so over 113 miles the fare follows the traffic as well as the distance. We don't quote taxi fares. Our price is fixed before you travel, from $425 for an executive sedan, with 15 minutes of free waiting at your door.
What is the cheapest way to get from La Jolla to LAX?
A shared seat or public transit usually costs less than a private car, though neither runs on your schedule or comes to your door. We don't publish other operators' prices. An iRide360 car costs more, from $425, and in return the price, the pickup minute and the car are yours alone.
Timing and the drive
How long is the drive from La Jolla to LAX?
The La Jolla to LAX drive time is typically 1 hr 40 min to 2 hr leaving at 3:30 AM and up to 3 hr 20 min leaving at 6:00 AM on a Tuesday, per Google Maps readings from Birch Aquarium at Scripps. The slowest reading we have is a Friday at 2:30 PM, up to 3 hr 30 min.
How far is La Jolla from LAX?
The La Jolla to LAX distance is 113 miles from Birch Aquarium at Scripps, on Google Maps' route via Interstate 5 North. That makes it a long-distance airport run rather than a city transfer. Our booking engine measured 116.6 miles on its LAX to La Jolla quote of October 16, 2026.
How early should I leave La Jolla for an LAX flight?
For a 9:00 AM domestic flight, leave La Jolla at about 3:30 AM; for a 4:00 PM domestic flight, at about 10:30 AM. How early to leave La Jolla for LAX depends on your flight time more than anything. Most domestic flights need the car about 5½ hours ahead. A 6:00 AM flight needs less, about 4 hr 20 min, because its car drives in the quiet 3:30 AM window.
Why does a 7:00 AM flight need an earlier pickup than a 6:00 AM flight?
A 7:00 AM flight needs a La Jolla pickup at about 1:20 AM, earlier than a 6:00 AM flight, because its car drives in the slowest Tuesday window. Reaching LAX by 5:00 AM puts it nearest the 6:00 AM reading, up to 3 hr 20 min. A 6:00 AM flight reaches LAX at 4:00 AM, nearer the 3:30 AM reading of up to 2 hr, so its car leaves at 1:40 AM.
Can you pick me up in La Jolla at 1 AM?
Yes, iRide360 picks up in La Jolla at 1 AM: dispatch runs 24/7, and a ride to LAX at 1:20 or 1:40 AM is a normal booking here. With no Google Maps reading before 3:30 AM, an earlier pickup is checked against that range and the reading nearest your LAX arrival; the slower one wins.
Shuttles, trains and alternatives
How do I get from La Jolla to LAX?
How to get from La Jolla to LAX comes down to five choices: a pre-booked private car, rideshare, a taxi, a shared shuttle or public transit. With iRide360, a chauffeur comes to your La Jolla door at a time worked back from your flight and drives you to your airline's curb.
Is there a shuttle from La Jolla to LAX?
Yes, shared shuttle operators serve the run north. A La Jolla to LAX shuttle sells seats, may stop for other passengers, and keeps its own timetable, so you fit your day around it. If you would rather travel direct with only your own party, book a private car from La Jolla to LAX instead.
Is there a train from La Jolla to LAX?
We can't advise on a train from La Jolla to LAX, because iRide360 doesn't run rail or bus services, and lines and timetables change. Check the rail and transit operators' own trip planners for the current train from La Jolla to LAX. A booked car runs door to curb without a transfer.
Should I rent a car instead?
A rental works if you are happy to drive 113 miles and return the car at LAX before your flight. You also carry the timing risk: a 6:00 AM start can run past three hours on I-5, per Google Maps. A pre-booked car fixes the price and the pickup time, and someone else does the driving.
Service and vehicles
Is there a black car service from La Jolla to LAX?
Yes, iRide360 runs a black car service from La Jolla to LAX in black executive sedans and full-size luxury SUVs, licensed by the California CPUC as TCP 43833-A. It covers every La Jolla address, at any hour, at a fare fixed when you book.
Do you offer a La Jolla limo service?
iRide360 gives you the private, chauffeured side of a La Jolla limo service in black executive sedans and luxury SUVs, not stretch limousines. If you searched for a La Jolla limo service or a La Jolla chauffeur service for an airport run, your chauffeur collects you at the door, loads the bags and drives you to the terminal at a fixed price.
Do you offer an airport transfer from La Jolla to LAX?
Yes, an airport transfer from La Jolla to LAX with iRide360 includes 15 minutes of free wait at pickup, help with bags at both ends, and drop-off at your airline's curb. For a family or a lot of luggage, pick SUV service from La Jolla to LAX when you book: the luxury SUV seats 5 with 5 bags.
Booking and reviews
What if I'm not ready when the car arrives in La Jolla?
Your iRide360 chauffeur waits 15 minutes at no charge. If you need longer, call dispatch so they know you are on your way; waiting past 15 minutes is charged. At a hotel, have your bags at the entrance when the car is due, so loading takes a minute.
Are there reviews of your La Jolla to LAX service?
Yes, iRide360's reviews are on its Google profile, where it is rated 5.0★, and three of them appear on this page word for word. We never write or edit review text. The rest is checkable: CPUC charter-party carrier TCP 43833-A, with every chauffeur screened and background-checked.
Book your ride to LAX
Get a fixed price for your La Jolla to LAX car service online, or call dispatch any time at (833) 743-3360.
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Private, flight-tracked chauffeur service from La Jolla, San Diego County, California to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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