Airports
While Los Angeles International Airport is the most famous airport in the area, there are others that may offer the flexibility in scheduling that you need.
Helpful Links
MTA Homepage
http://mta.net/default.asp
Rail Map
http://mta.net/riding_metro/imap/interactive_map.html
Timetables
http://mta.net/riding_metro/riders_guide/planning_trip.htm
Super Shuttle
All Super Shuttle fares are approximate and should be negotiated with SuperShuttle when you make your flight reservations. Approximate fare from LAX to the New Otani Hotel:
Van for up to 7 people: $15 per person
Exclusive Van for 7: $67 flat
Exclusive Van for 9: $87 flat
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Rental Car companies
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has a great list of rental cars that can be found HERE.
Airlines
Use Orbitz.com or Travelocity.com to get yourselves some cheap airline tickets well in advance for the best possible rates! Last I checked, they were both running similar rates, so it's all up to you!
No matter who you choose to fly with, check out these helpful hints from LAX or their FAQs!
Bus Schedules
Directions From airports
LAX to New Otani
From: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 1 World Way Los Angeles, CA 90045 US
To: 120 S Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 90012-3724 US
Driving Directions
1. Start out going EAST on WORLD WAY/CENTER WAY. (0.00 miles)
2. Merge onto S SEPULVEDA BLVD/CA-1 S toward I-105. (0.72 miles)
3. Take the IMPERIAL HWY WEST/I-105 E ramp toward IMPERIAL TERMINAL. (0.14 miles)
4. Merge onto I-105 E toward NORWALK. (6.54 miles)
5. Merge onto I-110 N toward LOS ANGELES. (8.20 miles)
6. I-110 N becomes CA-110 N. (1.98 miles)
7. Take the US-101 N exit toward HOLLYWOOD/I-5/SANTA ANA/I-10/SAN BERNARDINO. (0.15 miles)
8. Merge onto US-101 S toward I-10/SAN BERNARDINO/I-5/SANTA ANA. (0.70 miles)
9. Take the LOS ANGELES ST exit. (0.11 miles)
10. Turn RIGHT onto N LOS ANGELES ST. (0.28 miles)
11. End at 120 S Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 90012-3724 US
Total Estimated Time: 23 minutes
Total Distance: 18.83 miles
Ontario to New Otani
From: Parking of America 2900 E Airport Dr Ontario, CA 91761 US
To: 120 S Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 90012-3724 US
Driving Directions
1. Start out going NORTH on TERMINAL WAY toward E AIRPORT DR. (0.01 miles)
2. Turn LEFT onto E AIRPORT DR. (0.61 miles)
3. Turn RIGHT onto S VINEYARD AVE. (0.60 miles)
4. Merge onto I-10 W toward LOS ANGELES. (36.86 miles)
5. I-10 W becomes US-101 N. (0.48 miles)
6. Take the ALAMEDA ST exit- EXIT 2B- toward UNION STATION. (0.24 miles)
7. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto ARCADIA ST. (0.09 miles)
8. Turn LEFT onto N LOS ANGELES ST. (0.34 miles)
9. End at 120 S Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 90012-3724 US
Total Estimated Time: 41 minutes
Total Distance: 39.22 miles
John Wayne to New Otani
From: John Wayne Airport (SNA) 18601 Airport Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 US
To: 120 S Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 90012-3724 US
Driving Directions
1. Start out going NORTHEAST on AIRPORT WAY toward MACARTHUR BLVD. (0.07 miles)
2. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto MICHELSON DR. (0.01 miles)
3. Turn LEFT onto MACARTHUR BLVD. (0.46 miles)
4. Merge onto I-405 N toward LONG BEACH. (0.64 miles)
5. Merge onto CA-55 N via EXIT 9A toward RIVERSIDE. (4.24 miles)
6. Merge onto I-5 N via EXIT 10B toward LOS ANGELES. (30.37 miles)
7. Keep LEFT to take US-101 N toward LOS ANGELES/CIVIC CENTER. (2.96 miles)
8. Take the ALAMEDA ST exit- EXIT 2B- toward UNION STATION. (0.24 miles)
9. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto ARCADIA ST. (0.09 miles)
10. Turn LEFT onto N LOS ANGELES ST. (0.34 miles)
11. End at 120 S Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 90012-3724 US
Total Estimated Time: 43 minutes
Total Distance: 39.43 miles
Burbank Airport to New Otani
From: Bob Hope Airport (BUR) 2627 N Hollywood Way Burbank, CA 91505 US
To: 120 S Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 90012-3724 US
Driving Directions
1. Start out going NORTH on N HOLLYWOOD WAY toward BURTON AVE. (1.03 miles)
2. Merge onto I-5 S. (11.13 miles)
3. Merge onto CA-110 S toward LOS ANGELES. (2.27 miles)
4. Take the US-101 N exit toward I-5 S. (0.09 miles)
5. Take the SANTA ANA FWY exit on the LEFT toward I-5/SANTA ANA. (0.35 miles)
6. Merge onto US-101 S via the exit on the LEFT toward I-10/SAN BERNARDINO/I-5/SANTA ANA. (0.48 miles)
7. Take the LOS ANGELES ST exit. (0.11 miles)
8. Turn RIGHT onto N LOS ANGELES ST. (0.28 miles)
9. End at 120 S Los Angeles St Los Angeles, CA 90012-3724 US
Total Estimated Time: 18 minutes
Total Distance: 15.74 miles