Metro operates the city's rail network, the Metro Rail. It is composed of four above-ground light rail systems (Gold Line, Blue Line, Green Line and Silver Line) and one underground subway with two branches (Red Line and Purple Line).
Metro Red Line: The Metro Red Line travels from LA Union Station west through North Hollywood. The Metro Red Line connects to the Blue Line and Metro Expo Line in Los Angeles and provides service through Downtown, the Mid-Wilshire area, Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley, where it meets the Metro Orange Line transitway.
Some Metro Rail Stations do not have fare gates but note that Metro fare inspectors conduct random checks of the system. If riders are caught without a ticket they can be fined up to $250 and/or ordered to perform community service for 48 hours.
Fares:
One way fare $1.75
Metro Day Pass $7.00
Metro Fares | Regular | Senior 62+/ Disabled/ Medicare |
Cash (Bus Only) | ||
1-Ride Base Fare No transfers included. Additional charges apply to ride: • Metro Silver Line • Metro Express Buses |
$1.75 | 75¢ Peak 35¢ Off-Peak |
Metro-to-Muni Transfer Transfer to a non-Metro bus within 2 hours |
50¢ | 25¢ |
On TAP | ||
1-Way Trip Includes transfers to other Metro lines for up to two hours to complete a one-way trip. Additional charges apply to ride: • Metro Silver Line • Metro Express Buses |
$1.75 | 75¢ Peak 35¢ Off-Peak |
1-Day Pass Valid for 1 day on first tap. Expires at 3am on the following day after first use. Includes: All Metro services |
$7 | $2.50 |
7-Day Pass Valid for 7 consecutive days from the first tap. Expires at 3am on the day following expiration. Additional charges apply to ride: • Metro Silver Line • Metro Express Buses |
$25 | — |
30-Day Pass Valid for 30 consecutive days from the first tap. Expires at 3am on the day following expiration. Additional charges apply to ride: • Metro Silver Line • Metro Express Buses |
$100 | $20 |
30-Day + Zone 1 Pass Ride Metro for 30 consecutive days from the first tap. Includes: • All Metro services |
$122 | — |
Metro-to-Muni Transfer Transfer to a non-Metro bus within 2 hours |
50¢ | 25¢ |
At Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Metro Light Rail Green Line connects to other Metro rail lines and buses serving Los Angeles County. Passengers at LAX wishing to connect to Los Angeles Metro network of interlinked bus routes and rail lines, after exiting the baggage claim area, wait under the blue sign LAX Shuttle & Airline Connections on the Lower/Arrival Level islands in front of each terminal.
Ride the bus/shuttle marked "G" to the Green Line Aviation Station and proceed to the west end of the platform to board the Metro Rail Green Line.
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