Continental · Flat-rate transfer
Santa Monica → LAX.
Santa Monica to LAX in a Cadillac Escalade ESV — flat $110, 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
$110
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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