There are plenty of options for navigating Los Angeles, from taxis and rental cars to public buses and trains. Getting around the LA area is an adventure in itself. Though public transportation serves most of the major attractions, getting from one place to another can be a challenge.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority — commonly referred to as Metro or MTA is the primary regional public transportation agency in Los Angeles County. The Metro system covers a staggering 37,100 square kilometres with more than 200 Metro Bus lines and six rail lines, including both subway and light-rail trains, making it one of the largest public transit systems in the United States.
Below is a list of public transportation options available to you during your visit to Los Angeles.
LAX FlyAway is a Non-Stop Bus Service to LAX from
Union Station (Downtown)
Van Nuys (SF Valley)
California Driving Distance (Miles/KM)
Los Angeles | Palm Springs | S. Lake Tahoe | Sacramento | San Diego | San Francisco | Santa Barbara | |
103 Miles |
441 Miles |
383 Miles |
127 Miles |
403 Miles |
96 Miles |
Los Angeles | |
103 Miles |
474 Miles |
484 Miles |
135 Miles |
504 Miles |
199 Miles |
Palm Springs | |
467 Miles |
510 Miles |
135 Miles |
554 Miles |
222 Miles |
536 Miles |
S. Lake Tahoe | |
383 Miles |
484 Miles |
99 Miles |
510 Miles |
87 Miles |
391 Miles |
Sacramento | |
127 Miles |
135 Miles |
529 Miles |
510 Miles |
548 Miles |
228 Miles |
San Diego | |
403 Miles |
504 Miles |
182 Miles |
87 Miles |
548 Miles |
321 Miles |
San Francisco | |
96 Miles |
199 Miles |
508 Miles |
391 Miles |
228 Miles |
321 Miles |
Santa Barbara |
Note: Smoking is prohibited on all forms of public transport in California.
Getting Around Los Angeles | LA Metro Bus |
LA Taxi | Car Rental in LA |
Metro Rail | Metrolink |
Airport Shuttle Vans | LAX FlyAway Bus |
Los Angeles Attractions | San Diego Attractions |