Going to a show in Los Angeles, CA
Airport to venue, closest lodging, rideshare, taxis, black car and SUV pickup, parking and transit in Los Angeles, CA, from official sources.
From the airport
Airports
Airport to the venue
LAX is about 17 miles from the Los Angeles Convention Center. The FlyAway bus runs non-stop from LAX to Union Station, boarding at the blue FlyAway columns on the Lower/Arrivals level. Metro riders use Pico Station, one block from the center. Source
Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and Opoli pick up at LAX-it, next to Terminal 1 at World Way and Sky Way, reached on foot or by LAX-it shuttle from the Lower/Arrivals level. The bureau says LAX-it runs until the Automated People Mover opens in 2026, so confirm the current location on arrival. Source
Taxis
The bureau says taxis pick up at LAX-it, with limited stands outside Terminal 7 and on the ground floor of Parking Structure 3. Taxi dispatch at 310-646-9177 is staffed 24 hours and gives the meeting place. Source
Black car and SUV pickup
The bureau's LAX-it guide says limousines and town cars pick up at the outermost curb on the first level outside baggage claim. Companies shown are those the bureau listed in its guide for the IPW trade show, which may be dated and is not exhaustive. Source
Public transit
Metro C and K Lines and several Metro bus lines reach the LAX/Metro Transit Center. The Metro Connector Shuttle runs from there to the terminals; look for the pink LAX Shuttle sign on the Lower/Arrivals level. Source
Venues and closest lodging
Los Angeles Convention Center
Parking. The venue lists three garages: West Hall, South Hall and Venice. The West Hall garage is entered via LA Live Way, and Pico Boulevard between Figueroa Street and LA Live Way is closed through March 31, 2028. Source
Transit. Metro's A Line, E Line and J Line serve Pico Station, one block from the center on Figueroa Street. Metro published this guidance for a 2022 event, so confirm current service. Source
Closest lodging. The bureau says twelve hotels are within walking distance of the center. Its Expo Line guide names JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles, AC/Moxy, Hotel Figueroa and Hotel Indigo near Pico Station. Source
Shows in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Build Expo 2026
A regional trade show for contractors, developers, architects, engineers and building owners in the Los Angeles area.
LA Auto Show 2026
A ten-day public auto show in downtown Los Angeles. It is preceded by AutoMobility LA, an industry program.
ALIS 2027
A hotel investment conference for owners, investors, lenders and developers. The organizer publishes attendance of about 3,000.
OFC 2027
The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition, covering optical networking and communications. It brings together researchers, network operators and suppliers.
I.CON West 2027: The Industrial Conference
An industrial real estate conference for developers, owners and brokers.
ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2027
The American College of Physicians' annual scientific meeting for internists and subspecialists.
California Public Finance Conference 2027
A conference for issuers, investors and advisors active in California public finance. Topics include state and federal policy, climate resilience and capital markets.