What is avg cost for taxi from San Pedro to Lax

[Travelw]

Looking to do transfer from the ship to the airport on our own.  With transfer through the cruise line always waiting for the transfer bus to fill.  Thinking of a taxi for 4 people.

[princeton123211]

36 minutes ago, Travelw said:

With transfer through the cruise line always waiting for the transfer bus to fill.  Thinking of a taxi for 4 people.

An UberX is about $40 and an UberXL that would easily fit 4 is about $60. The quality and quantity of traditional taxis in LA is a bit wanting-- Uber or Lyft will be a better experience. 

[Travelw]

Thanks, I may try Uber.  Have not ever tried Uber.

[vacationlover_mn]

6 minutes ago, Travelw said:

Thanks, I may try Uber.  Have not ever tried Uber.

Make sure to download the app ahead of time 🙂

[Travelw]

I’ve had the app and an account for a couple of years, just never used it.  My kids said there is nothing to it, so I guess it’s time to try it.

 

Thanks

[princeton123211]

17 hours ago, Travelw said:

I’ve had the app and an account for a couple of years, just never used it.  My kids said there is nothing to it, so I guess it’s time to try it.

No time like now! It's by far the easiest solution here and will save you money and hassle. 

[NW Pacific]

I believe a taxi from the Port to the airport is a fixed rate.  thinking $59.00. this was a year ago

[Ashland]

We recently (October) did a taxi from LAX to the San Pedro pier and it was $70 including tip.

[vacationlover_mn]

On 1/27/2023 at 9:17 AM, princeton123211 said:

No time like now! It's by far the easiest solution here and will save you money and hassle. 

Yep- we even use Uber for getting to the airport from our house- it’s cheaper than any other airport parking options for us!

[John99]

We never used Uber.  We’re old school. 

Our kids would like us to use Uber for our next 2 cruises.

We would like to try this service.

 

Down load the App to your smart phone.

Add your profile which includes your credit card number.

 

When using Uber – will the cost of the trip appear on your smart phone?

How do you know what’s the cost (before hand)?

Next month -- the charges appear on your credit card statement.

Does any one have problems with incorrect charges?

What is UberX?

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

John

[vacationlover_mn]

52 minutes ago, John99 said:

 

 

When using Uber – will the cost of the trip appear on your smart phone?

How do you know what’s the cost (before hand)?

Next month -- the charges appear on your credit card statement.

Does any one have problems with incorrect charges?

What is UberX?

Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.

John

Before you finalize the payment, the app will show you the cost.  After you have completed the ride, you have an option to leave a tip.  I have never been charged an incorrect amount.  UberX are bigger vehicles, so you can fit more people/luggage.  Comment- price varies for the same ride, depending on time of day, demand, etc.

[princeton123211]

22 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said:

I have never been charged an incorrect amount.  UberX are bigger vehicles, so you can fit more people/luggage.

UberX is the base level of service-- the least expensive option available and usually a midsize sedan. UberXL are larger versions of the base level offering and are usually minivans or midsize SUVs with a third row. 

[vacationlover_mn]

 

1 hour ago, princeton123211 said:

UberX is the base level of service-- the least expensive option available and usually a midsize sedan. UberXL are larger versions of the base level offering and are usually minivans or midsize SUVs with a third row. 

Thanks for correcting me 🙂

[John99]

Thanks for the replies.

There's Uber, UberX and UberXL.  

The price varies for the same ride but depends on the time of day and the demand for the service.

Different size vehicles with different pricing.

 

[princeton123211]

35 minutes ago, John99 said:

There's Uber, UberX and UberXL.  

The price varies for the same ride but depends on the time of day and the demand for the service.

Different size vehicles with different pricing.

In LA there are a bunch more options. 

• UberX-- entry point and will be the lowest cost
• Comfort-- newer cars than UberX and slightly more expensive
• UberXL-- entry level large car that seats up to 6
• UberGreen-- basically UberX with hybrids or electric cars
• Select- nicer than Comfort but not quite Black for more $$
• UberBlack-- formal black car sedan thats usually 2-3X UberX
• Black SUV-- usually a Suburban or Escalade-- seats up to 6
• Lux- top end luxury sedan-- usually Mercedes S Class and even the occasional Rolls Royce- 4-5X UberX

[BOB999]

As a data point, when I left the World Cruise Center in San Pedro yesterday, the taxi rank had a sign saying the approximate fare to LAX was $65.  There were no waiting taxis nor were there people waiting for a cab but there was a dispatcher.

 

There were a lot of people on the sidewalk waiting either for a private ride or presumably Uber/Lyft.  I checked Uber and saw the following pricing to LAX (all surging):

Uber X:  $63

Uber XL:  $90

Uber Black:  $115

[Smartipantz]

Which drop you off at the airport (not LAX-it)?  

[KeepCalmBearOn]

3 hours ago, Smartipantz said:

Which drop you off at the airport (not LAX-it)?  

 

LAX-it is in the airport, but it is for pick-up only. All taxis, Ubers, Lyfts, etc drop off curbside at your airline's terminal.

[CruisinShips]

Is it difficult to spot your Uber after disembarking at the cruise port with so many people and others doing the same?

Edited February 9, 2023 by CruisinShips