Metro A (blue circle with white character) and Metro E (yellow circle with black character) Line Letters.

Get ready to make the connection!

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Welcome​ Aboard.

On June 16, 2023, we’ll be celebrating the opening of three new Metro rail stations in downtown LA, with the completion of the Regional Connector Transit Project.

We’re combining the A, E and L Lines into two rail lines — the new A and E Lines. That means more direct rides between Azusa, East LA and beaches — connecting our riders to many of the places they want to be.

Ride Metro bus, rail and Bike Share for free during opening weekend.

Meet your new Metro Rail!​

Map of Regional Connector service changes to the Metro Rail system.

What to Expect

Metro A line train at street level in the Los Angeles area.

The New A Line: Azusa to Long Beach via DTLA

When new service opens, the A Line will provide a transfer-free ride between Long Beach and Azusa, via three shiny new downtown stations.

The New E Line: Santa Monica to East LA via DTLA

The E Line will change to a new gold color, and will provide faster, transfer-free rides between Santa Monica and East LA. The E Line will deliver you to the Santa Monica Pier, Disney Hall and other DTLA attractions, and vibrant shops and restaurants in East LA.

An elevated Metro E Line train on traveling through a Los Angeles community.
Sections of the L line are merging with the A line and the E line.

So long, L.

(And other important changes to note.)

The part of the current L Line between Little Tokyo/Arts District Station and APU/Citrus College Station will become part of the A Line. The part of the L Line between Little Tokyo/Arts District Station and Atlantic Station will become part of the E Line. The color for this part of the line will remain gold.

And good news: once the new service opens, the L Line Shuttle will go away. The new A Line will connect Union Station and Little Tokyo/Arts District Station.

Three New Stations in DTLA

The A and E Lines will share three new stations in downtown Los Angeles. The stations will allow new rail access to the core of downtown and easier rail, bus and bike transfers in all directions.

Little Tokyo/Arts District​

Historic Broadway

Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill

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Regional Connector Little Tokyo Station

Little Tokyo/Arts District Station

402 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
 
The station, bordering the two neighborhoods of Little Tokyo and the Arts District, will make these historically rich and vibrant neighborhoods easily accessible.
 
 
Station Amenities: bike lockers, bike racks
 
Station Artworks:
 
Transit Connections:
Metro A and E Line, Metro Bus Lines 30, 106, DASH A, Metro Bike Share
 
Regional Connector Historic Broadway Station

Historic Broadway Station

202 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90012

The rich history of the birth of downtown Los Angeles surrounds the location of the new Historic Broadway Station. The streets of historic downtown Los Angeles include two nationally registered districts: The Broadway Theater District, which includes 12 original theaters within seven blocks, and Old Spring Street, which is known as the original Financial District of downtown Los Angeles. 

Station Amenities: bike lockers, bike racks

Destination Guide

Station Artworks:

 

Transit Connections:

Metro A and E Line, Metro B and D Line (Civic Center Station), Metro Bus Lines (various), Montebello Bus Line 90, LADOT Commuter Express 419, DASH (various), Metro Bike Share

Regional Connector Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill Station

Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill Station

211 S. Hope St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

The new Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill Station sits west of The Broad Museum, surrounded by nationally recognized performing arts centers and museums. Besides these cultural assets, the area remains a job and a residential center for thousands of Angelenos. The area traditionally known as Bunker Hill, draws thousands of local visitors, as well as tourists from all over the world. The neighboring Flower St/Financial District is also within walking distance from the new station. 

Station Amenities: bike lockers, bike racks

Destination Guide

Station Artworks:


Transit Connections:

Metro A and E Line, Metro Bus Lines (various)), Metro J Line, Silver Streak, DASH B, Metro Bike Share