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Port of Long Beach, California – Transportation

How to get to Port of Long Beach, California — rideshare, taxi, shuttle, and public transit options from nearby airports.

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✈️ What Airport is Closest to Long Beach Cruise Terminal?

Two airports serve the Long Beach cruise terminal — Long Beach Airport being the closest and Los Angeles International offering more airline options. Compare rates on cheap flights to Long Beach.


✈️ Long Beach Airport (LGB)

📍 4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808 — approx. 10 miles / 15 min from the cruise terminal

The closest airport to the Long Beach cruise terminal, served by JetBlue, Delta, and US Airways. The majority of local hotels offering a free shuttle service operate to LGB.

🚕 Approx. taxi fare: $25 to the cruise terminal

✈️ Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

📍 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045 — approx. 25 miles / 45–60 min from the cruise terminal

The larger of the two nearby airports, LAX offers significantly more airline options and international connections. Several dedicated shuttle and transfer services run between LAX and the Long Beach cruise terminal.

🚕 Approx. taxi fare: $100 to the cruise terminal

🚗 Car Rentals in Long Beach, CA


🚕 Long Beach Taxis

🚕 From LGB
~$25
🚕 From LAX
~$100

Long Beach Yellow Cab is one of the local taxi services available.


🚌 Long Beach Airport (LGB) Shuttles


🚌 LAX Airport Shuttles & Transfers