Getting between terminals at LAX It takes about 5 minutes to walk between each terminal, but there are caveats. If you land in Terminals 1, 2, or 3 and have to get to any other terminal in LAX, you'll have to exit security, walk (or take a shuttle) to your connecting terminal, and re-clear security.

The time it takes to travel between terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depends on which terminals you’re connecting between and how you’re moving (airside vs. landside). Here’s a breakdown:

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Key Factors

1. Airside (Secure/Post-Security) vs. Landside (Pre-Security): - Airside: Some terminals are connected post-security via pedestrian walkways or shuttle buses. This allows you to avoid exiting security. - Landside: If terminals aren’t connected airside, you must exit security, walk or take a shuttle outside, and re-clear security (which adds significant time).

2. Terminal Layout: - LAX has 8 passenger terminals (numbered 1–8) arranged in a U-shaped horseshoe. Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) is between Terminals 3 and 4. - Terminals 1–8 are connected landside by the Airline Connections (green) bus and the LAX Shuttle (blue), both free. - Airside connections exist between specific terminals (see below).

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Airside Connections (Post-Security)

• TBIT (Terminal B) ↔ Terminal 4: Direct airside connection via a pedestrian bridge (5–10 min walk).
• Terminal 4 ↔ Terminal 5: Airside connection via a pedestrian tunnel (5–10 min walk).
• Terminal 5 ↔ Terminal 6: Airside connection via a pedestrian bridge (5–10 min walk).
• Terminal 6 ↔ Terminal