The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is located on the coast of California, about 40 miles southwest (as the car drives) from Pasadena. The most direct route is to take Interstate 105 eastbound to Interstate 110 northbound and proceed on I-110 into Pasadena.

LAX is laid out like a giant horse-shoe, with the open ends pointing east. The open ends are the entrance and exits to the airport. If you rent a car, you will be leaving LAX from the car rental places, which are some distance away from this large airport. Also, if you are renting a car, there are free shuttle buses (GREEN tram stops) that will take you to the car rental areas. Car rental agencies have their own shuttle buses - just look for the big Hertz, Alamo, etc. names and colors on the buses.

If you are renting a car, ask for directions to Interstate 105 or consult the map that is usually provided by the rental agency. In most cases, you will get on I-105 from Sepulveda Blvd which is just east of the airport.

From Sepulveda Blvd be sure to take I-105 EAST. Continue on I-105 for about 15 miles to Interstate 110. Take I-110 NORTH. You will continue on I-110 north all the way into Pasadena, going right by downtown L.A. I-110 ends in Pasadena, becoming Arroyo Parkway.

To go directly to IPAC, continue north on Arroyo Parkway to California Blvd. (approx. 1 mile from the end of I-110). Turn right (east) onto California Blvd. and proceed for about 2 miles to Wilson Avenue. Turn right (south) onto Wilson Ave. We are located at 770 So. Wilson Ave. (east side of street).

Take Hollywood Way to the Ventura Fwy (134). Go East on highway 134 towards Pasadena. Take the Lake St exit and turn right (south) on Lake St. Continue down Lake St. to California Blvd. Make a left (east) on California Blvd and go down 1 block to Wilson Ave. Make a right (south) on Wilson. We are located at 770 So. Wilson Ave. (east side of street).