What is the easiest way to get to LAX airport from Oceanside?

I'm trying to catch a plane at 11:45pm at LAX on a Tuesday. I don't have anyone to take and was wondering if its easier to drive myself or use public transportation, or shuttle service. I would be leaving from Oceanside and get off work around 4:30pm.

Thanks for all your help.

I would recommend taking a Metrolink train from Oceanside to LA union station and then a Flyaway bus directly to LAX. Total cost wold be about $11 for the train portion and another $4 for the bus to LAX. The service is comfortable and reliable with a travel time of about 2 hours to LA plus 45 minutes to LAX. Good Luck!

I lived in Riverside for a long time, and I've tried driving myself, a limo, and a shuttle service.

The shuttle probably isn't cheap given gas prices, however, it's probably the easiest way you'll have. I-5 just isn't worth the fight at that time of day ir you want to enjoy the trip.

If you have the $, check out a discount limo service. It's an off night and you might get a deal.

Best of luck.

road dog has a pretty good suggestion another idea (and this is you don't have too much luggage and you can or want to avoid Downtown LA

you can take a metrolink train to Norwalk then take the Metrolink shuttle to the Green line terminal then take the Green line to the Aviation station

then the Free shuttle to Lax

nice thing about this route is that your metrolink ticket will

Vail for the connecting services (no additionalharges)

Let's see, allowing 2.5 hours before flight time, you should plan on arriving around 9:15. Taking the train is pretty risky, since I think the last train leaves around 4:30. You can check Amtrak.com and metrolinktrains.com.

It's probably safest to just drive it, and park in remote lot C. Shuttle service is going to cost a lot, and public transporation may not be available at that time.

Drive yourself. I've been to LAX and the traffic getting there is horrendous! It's better to rely on yourself cuz then the power is in your hands rather than waiting for bus or shuttle. They sometimes run late or dont show up at all.

There are lots of limo companies out there and it is a Tuesday. That should help you get there in time, with much less stress. The fees shouldnt be bad on a Tuesday night either. Easiest way? Helicopter!!!

Have a safe trip!