Help? time between Lax & port

[ultrablue]

:confused: how much time should I allow between LAX and port? Diamond Princess cruise leaves at 5:00 pm. Flt arrives at 11:15. The same on return , flt leaves at 12:10 pm - would have to check in by 11. Cruise arrives at 7. Is this enough time on both ways?

[nho9504]

normal traffic it is around 45 minutes from LAX to port. give allowance for getting your luggage, out to get a cab or super shuttle, that means it may be 12:30 when you finally get going. LA traffic is totally unpredictable. Diamond sails on Saturday, so that should help. Cruise line usually may wait late passengers from departure point a little bit.

 

On the return, it really depends on how Diamond has improved its debarkation. The Alaska sailings so far have been a nightmare from people's posts. Many people could not make their noon flights at Seattle.

 

LAX security line is infamously long, easily takes 30-45 minutes.

[ultrablue]

thanks so much. No good late flts home from west coast.

[beachchick]

Do you already have your tickets? If not, is it possible to fly into Long Beach? It's a smaller airport, so not so many flights or options, but it's MUCH closer to the pier than LAX.

 

I agree that your departure time is tight. LAX is always crowded with long lines. Your arrival time of 11:15 should be no problem.

 

beachchick