First ClassPrivate Chauffeurs

Service area

Long Beach rideshare service

LGB, the cruise terminal and the harbour district.

Population approx. 455,000 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate).

Last updated September 9, 2026

First Class is a licensed ground-transportation operator providing pre-booked driver service in Long Beach, California. Long Beach is a coastal port city in southern Los Angeles County, home to one of the busiest container ports in the United States, with an approximate population of 455,000 according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Every ride is reserved in advance, quoted before you confirm, and driven by a background-checked driver in an inspected, insured vehicle.

Unlike on-demand ride hailing, a rideshare transfer is a scheduled reservation: the car and driver are held for your pickup time, the fare is fixed at booking, and the price does not move with surge pricing, weather or traffic. Reservations must be placed at least 4 hours before pickup so a driver can be dispatched and briefed.

Cruise terminal transfers
LGB and LAX runs
Group arrivals

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When

Rides must be booked at least 4 hours ahead of pickup.

Airports served from Long Beach

We run door-to-door airport transfers from any address in Long Beach to the airports below. Journey times are typical door-to-door estimates and vary with time of day; your driver is dispatched with a buffer built in, and inbound flights are tracked so pickup times adjust automatically for early or delayed arrivals.

  • Long Beach (LGB) — around 15 minutes from Downtown Long Beach
  • Los Angeles International (LAX) — around 30 to 50 minutes north-west
  • John Wayne / Orange County (SNA) — around 30 to 45 minutes south-east
  • Ontario International (ONT) — around 60 minutes east

Popular Long Beach routes

These are the journeys we are booked for most often in and around Long Beach. Distances are approximate driving distances and are used only as a guide — your own quote is calculated from the exact addresses you enter.

  • LGB to the Long Beach Cruise Terminal — approx. 7 miles
  • LAX to the Long Beach Cruise Terminal — approx. 24 miles
  • Long Beach to Downtown Los Angeles — approx. 24 miles
  • Long Beach to Anaheim resort area — approx. 20 miles
  • Long Beach to Newport Beach — approx. 22 miles

Neighbourhoods and pickup points we cover

Coverage is door-to-door across the city and its surrounding communities, including hotels, private residences, offices, hospitals, event venues and airport terminals. Drivers working Long Beach know the local access rules — hotel porte-cochères, terminal pickup zones, gated communities and event-day road closures — so pickup times hold.

  • Downtown, the Pike and the Convention Center
  • The cruise terminal and Queen Mary
  • Belmont Shore and Naples
  • Bixby Knolls and California Heights
  • Signal Hill and the port district

When Long Beach passengers book us

Demand in Long Beach is driven by cruise embarkation and disembarkation mornings, port and logistics business travel, and group arrivals for conventions. Airport transfers are priced on distance and estimated duration with a minimum fare per trip; hourly booking starts at a two-hour minimum and suits multi-stop days where the schedule keeps changing. Both are available in Long Beach seven days a week, including public holidays and overnight hours.

Vehicles, pricing and payment

Choose the vehicle class that matches your party and luggage — standard sedan (up to 3 passengers, 3 bags), executive sedan, SUV (up to 6 passengers, 6 bags) or Sprinter van (up to 14 passengers). Every quote shows seat and luggage capacity before you commit. Your card is charged for the quoted fare at booking, so the ride is paid before pickup. Extras added during the trip — an added stop, extra waiting time, a child seat or a cleaning fee — appear as separate line items and are approved by digital signature before the final charge. Corporate accounts are billed to a monthly invoice instead of a card.

Cancellation and changes

Cancel more than 2 hours before pickup for a partial refund. Cancellations inside 2 hours of pickup are non-refundable, because the vehicle and driver are already committed to your booking. Rides booked to an incorrect address are not refundable, which is why the booking form asks you to confirm the address before payment. Date, time and address changes are free when requested more than 4 hours ahead of pickup.

Long Beach coverage map

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer airport transfers in Long Beach?
Yes. We provide pre-booked door-to-door airport transfers between any Long Beach address and Long Beach (LGB), as well as the other regional airports listed on this page. Flights are tracked and pickup times adjust automatically.
How far in advance do I need to book in Long Beach?
At least 4 hours before pickup. Most passengers book 24 to 48 hours ahead, and reservations can be made months in advance.
How much does a driver cost in Long Beach?
Transfers are priced on distance and estimated duration with a minimum fare; hourly booking is priced per hour with a two-hour minimum. Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses on this page for an exact quote before you book — the price shown is the price you pay.
When is my card charged?
Your card is charged for the quoted fare at booking, so the ride is paid before pickup. Extras you approve during the trip are settled separately afterwards.
What is your cancellation policy in Long Beach?
Cancelling more than 2 hours before pickup gives a partial refund. Cancelling within 2 hours of pickup is non-refundable. Rides booked to an incorrect address are non-refundable.
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