Airports and Transportation

Local Airports

While APU’s Azusa campus lies just 20 miles east of Los Angeles, Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the closest airport to campus, located approximately 25 minutes away.

The following airports are within an hour of main campus:

• Burbank (BUR)
• Los Angeles International (LAX)
• Long Beach (LGB)
• John Wayne (SNA)

Shuttles and Car Rentals

Visitors to APU may hire shuttle vans (such as LAX FlyAway Bus, SuperShuttle, Oakmont Executive Transportation, etc.), rental cars, or taxis from local airports for a fee. For more information, consult a transportation representative at your arrival airport.

Traveling Alone?

Prospective students traveling alone from out of the area can contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to ask about the possibility of arranging an airport pick-up from Ontario International, Los Angeles International, or Hollywood Burbank airport. Contact us at (626) 812-3016 or admissions@apu.edu prior to booking your airfare to learn more about our transportation guidelines.

Public Transportation

Students and visitors commuting from the Los Angeles area can take public transportation to Azusa Pacific University using the Metro Gold Line, disembarking at the APU/Citrus College Station located on Citrus Avenue within walking distance of APU’s East and West campuses. The APU/Citrus College Station is the final stop on the line, connecting Azusa to Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles.

Discount TAP card passes are available for students, while the regular fare for a one-way trip is $1.75.

Other public transportation options for getting to APU include:

• Bus: Foothill Transit
• Train: Metrolink