Continental · Flat-rate transfer
Santa Monica → LAX.
Santa Monica to LAX in a Cadillac Escalade ESV, flat $137, hotel-front pickup at Shutters, Casa del Mar, the Fairmont Miramar, Loews, Viceroy, Oceana, or any Westside address. The shortest major LAX route, 20-30 min off-peak.
Flat rate
$137
Per Escalade · one way
Off-peak ride
20-30 min
Typical
Peak ride
30-45 min
Weekday 3–7pm
Pickup
Pickup at any Santa Monica hotel. Ocean Avenue + Wilshire Corridor, or private residence. Plus Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, and Palisades Village.
Drop-off
Curbside drop at your LAX departures terminal. For international (TBIT), the chauffeur factors the long terminal walk to gates 200+ into your departure time.
Why Continental for this route
Santa Monica → LAX is the closest major airport route in LA, and the most dependent on routing decisions. Continental's chauffeurs choose Lincoln, Sepulveda, the 405, or a hybrid based on live traffic. For a 6am business flight the routing is different than a 5pm Friday departure.
Santa Monica to LAX, common questions
How early should I leave Santa Monica for LAX?
75 minutes before a domestic departure, 2.25 hours international. The drive is 20-30 min off-peak; 30-45 in rush hour. The 405-N stack 3-7pm weekdays is the worst window.
Do you pick up at Shutters, Casa del Mar, and the Miramar?
Yes, at every Ocean Avenue hotel. We coordinate with each bell captain for in-house staging so your chauffeur is in the right loop and your bags are handled.
What about Pacific Palisades / Brentwood pickups?
Both are inside our Westside service area at the same flat rate. Palisades Village + Brentwood Country Mart hotels and private residences are standard.
Is Santa Monica to LAX always faster than Beverly Hills?
Yes, by 5-12 minutes off-peak, more during rush. SaMo is geographically closer and skips the Wilshire crawl.
Can I book a same-day Santa Monica to LAX transfer?
Yes, same-day bookings are routine. For 4-7am morning departures, book the night before; that's the busiest window.
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