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If you are traveling to California by commercial air to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you have four means of transportation to Edwards AFB base. One is to have your sponsor pick you up at LAX. Another is to take the Antelope Valley (AV) Airport Express (shuttle) to Lancaster where it will drop you off at the Holiday Inn Express, 1825 W. Ave, J-12 or at the Ramada Inn, 300 W. Palmdale Blvd. in Palmdale. Making a reservation for the AV Airport Express prior to your arrival is highly recommended to guarantee a seat on the van or bus. You can do so by calling (661)945-2529 or 1-800-251-2529.
Upon your arrival at LAX, proceed to the baggage claim area. A schedule of the Antelope Valley (AV) Airport Express can be found at the Ground Transportation Service area. The AV Airport Express Van picks up new arrivals underneath the hanging GREEN "BUSES & LONG DISTANCE VANS" SIGN on the center island in front of each terminal. Drop off/pick up points are Lancaster: Holiday Inn Express, 1825 W. Ave. J-12, (661) 723-2001 and Palmdale: Ramada Inn, 300 W. Palmdale Blvd., (661) 273-1200. Fees for the AV Airport Express are collected on departure from LAX and are as follows: $42 one way / $70 round trip; two travelers $82 one way / $110 round trip. Children two and under: $10 one way / $15 round trip. Children 12 and under: $20 one way / $35 round trip. Meet N Greet: one way fare for round trip (must travel same day). Pets are allowed, however there is a fee of $5.00 - $10.00, depending on size. The pet must be in a carrier. For luggage in excess of 2 per person, not including carry-ons, there is an additional charge of $2.00 - $5.00 per bag. Additional charges apply for golf clubs, surfboards, skies, bicycles and boxes. FOR MAP SEE CATEGORY, LOCAL COMMUNITY, SUBJECT AREA, COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION.
Your sponsor can pick you up at LAX. Taxi cost is approximately $200.00 to Edwards. LAX to Lancaster is 80 miles and Lancaster to Edwards is another 35 miles. If you use a taxi or rental car, the authorization must be included in your orders. If you are driving to Edwards from LAX take the 405 (San Diego Fwy) North; Merge to the 5 (Golden State Fwy) North; Exit Right to the 14 (Antelope Valley Fwy) North. Proceed North on the 14 through Palmdale, Lancaster. Past Avenue "A", you'll enter Rosamond. Take the next exit "Rosamond Boulevard", Edwards AFB exit and turn right onto Rosamond Blvd. Proceed through 2 lights, across the railroad tracks and straight onto EAFB property. You'll see the "Welcome to Edwards" marker. Proceed straight to the West Gate on Rosamond Blvd.; about a 17 mile stretch of desert. The housing area and Billeting Office are approximately 8 miles beyond the gate.
Travel by bus. If you arrive at LAX, the Prime Time Shuttle is available to the Greyhound Bus station in Los Angeles, approximately 20 miles from the airport. Call (310) 342-7200 for information regarding cost and departure times.
The Greyhound Bus station is located on the corner of 7th St. and Alameda St., next to the train station. For reservation information, call toll free 800-231-2222. The bus has drop off points in Palmdale, at McDonalds, on Palmdale Blvd.; in Lancaster, at the Greyhound Bus Station, 44949 N. Yucca Ave.; in Rosamond, at the Circle K store on Sierra Hwy. Greyhound does not provide service to the base. Again, you will need to take a taxi or have your sponsor make arrangements for you to get to the base.
Should you travel to California by train, AMTRAC, you will arrive at Barstow, which is approximately one hour from Edwards. Greyhound Bus also provides bus service to Mojave, approximately 23 miles from Edwards.