Los Angeles, United States 🇺🇸

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Transport Authorities

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Website App: TAP (Metro Rider's App)
Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Website
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Website
Metrolink Website App: Metrolink Mobile

Getting Around

Mode	Operator	Notes
metro	Metro	B (Red) and D (Purple) subway lines serving 101 stations across LA County.
light_rail	Metro	A (Blue), C (Green), E (Expo/Gold), K (Crenshaw/Pink) lines connecting Santa Monica, East LA, LAX area, and more.
bus	Metro	117 routes spanning Greater LA; frequent service on former Rapid routes.
brt	Metro	G Line (San Fernando Valley, 24/7), J Line (El Monte to Harbor Gateway, 24/7).
bus	LADOT	DASH free local buses (6am-9pm weekdays, 9am-6pm weekends); Commuter Express rush hour with zone fares on TAP.
bus	LAX FlyAway	Non-stop LAX to Union Station or Van Nuys.
train	Metrolink	Commuter rail connecting LA County suburbs and beyond.

Paying for Transport

TAP Card: Reloadable card for Metro Rail, Bus, LADOT Commuter Express; vending machines at stations. DASH free.
Cash/App: Limited cash on buses; Google Maps/Apple Wallet for contactless on Metro.

Operating Hours

Weekday: Metro Rail/Busway 5am-midnight+; most buses 5am- midnight; DASH 6am-9pm; Commuter Express rush hours.
Weekend: Metro Rail/Busway 5am-midnight+; G/J Lines 24/7; DASH 9am-6pm; reduced bus frequencies.
Night service: G and J Lines operate 24/7; limited late-night Metro buses.

Rideshare & Taxis

Uber/Lyft Available Widely available; short trips recommended due to traffic; e.g., BUR to West Hollywood ~$14, 35min.

Airport Connections

shuttle+light_rail - LAX/Metro Transit Center: Free shuttle to C Line station, Free shuttle + Metro fare ~$1.75
bus - LAX FlyAway to Union Station/Van Nuys: 30-60min, $9.75 one-way
rideshare - LAX to city center: 30-90min (traffic-dependent), $30-60

Live Delay Info

Metro Service Alerts

Local Tips

Get TAP card on arrival; use Metro for car-free travel to attractions; cluster meetings by neighborhood (e.g., Downtown, West Hollywood) to avoid traffic; check real-time via Metro app; LAX connections direct via C/K Lines shuttle; rent car only if suburban; heavy traffic always factor.