Metro’s Silver Line now provides express service for faster travel between San Pedro, Downtown LA and El Monte.
The Silver Line Express 950X runs during the weekday morning and afternoon rush hours and makes limited stops in the Harbor area and on the I-110 Freeway including: San Pedro, Pacific Coast Highway Station, Carson Station, Figueroa/190th, Harbor Gateway Transit Center and Harbor Freeway Station.
Express service shares the same stops and stations in Downtown LA and on the I-10 Freeway as the 910, the Silver Line’s regular route. For more details, see the Service and Connections tabs.
Effective Nov. 1, 2020, J Line (Silver) 910/950 bus stop relocation is as follows at Union Station:
- From Arcadia St/Alameda St (El Monte Busway) to Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Bays 1-15. Passengers can access new bays through Union Station.
More Service on the Silver Line
We’ve also extended the Silver Line’s regular route to provide service to and from San Pedro on weekdays during mid-day and late night hours, and on weekends all day.
Ride Silver Line to Work, Shop or Play
Take advantage of the Silver Line's frequent, direct connections to destinations such as:
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Metro Silver Line Route
The Silver Line 910 and Silver Line Express 950X share the same stations and stops in Downtown LA and on the I-10 Freeway. However, the Silver Line Express 950X makes fewer stops on the I-110 Freeway to allow for faster service to and from San Pedro, Downtown LA and El Monte.
Stop Relocation
Effective Nov. 1, 2020, J Line (Silver) 910/950 bus stop relocation is as follows at Union Station:
- From Arcadia St/Alameda St (El Monte Busway) to Patsaouras Bus Plaza, Bays 1-15. Passengers can access new bays through Union Station.
Express Stations and Stops
- I-10 Freeway: Same as J Line (Silver) 910
- Downtown LA: Same as J Line (Silver) 910
- I-110 Freeway & South Bay: San Pedro, Pacific Coast Highway Station, Carson Station, Figueroa/190th, Harbor Gateway Transit Center and Harbor Freeway Station
View the map for a complete list of stations and stops .
Express Frequency
During the weekday morning and afternoon rush hours, the Silver Line Express 950X runs:
- To El Monte/Downtown LA: Every 10 minutes from Harbor Gateway Transit Center and every 20 minutes from San Pedro
- To Harbor Gateway Transit Center: Every 10 minutes
- To San Pedro: Every 20 minutes
Fares
The fare for both the Silver Line 910 and Silver Line Express 950X is $2.50. Transfers from either line are free for up to two hours when using a TAP card.
When transferring from a local line to either line, there is a $0.75 upcharge. View the fare structure for more information, .
The fare for both the Silver Line 910 and Silver Line Express 950X is $2.50. Transfers from either line are free for up to two hours when using a TAP card.
All passengers will be required to have a valid TAP card in order to ride the Silver Line. If you have fare on your TAP card, board at the front or rear door. If you need to add fare to your card, board at the front door and ask to reload.
When transferring from a local line to either line, there is a $0.75 upcharge. View the
fare structure
for more information.
Metro Silver Line Connections and Destinations
- Pacific/21st
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Pacific/19th
Southbound - Pacific/17th
- Pacific/15th
- Pacific/11th
- Pacific/7th
- Pacific/3rd
- Pacific/1st
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Beacon/1st
Southbound -
Harbor/1st
Northbound/Eastbound to Downtown LA/El Monte Station
Battleship USS Iowa -
Harbor Beacon Park & Ride
World Cruise Center, Catalina Express
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Pacific Coast Highway Station
Los Angeles Harbor College, Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park - Carson Station
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Figueroa/Victoria
Northbound/Eastbound to Downtown LA/El Monte Station -
Figueroa/190th
Southbound to San Pedro - Harbor Gateway Transit Center
- Rosecrans Station (no express)
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Harbor Freeway Station
Metro Green Line - Manchester Station (no express)
- Slauson Station (no express)
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37th St/USC Station
(no express)
USC, LA Coliseum, California Science Center
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Flower/Adams
Southbound to Harbor Gateway/San Pedro
Mount St. Mary's College -
Figueroa Wy/Adams
Northbound/Eastbound to El Monte Station
Mount St. Mary's College -
Figueroa/23rd St
Northbound/Eastbound to El Monte Station
Mount St. Mary's College; Metro Expo Line -
Flower/23rd
Southbound to Harbor Gateway/San Pedro
Mount St. Mary's College; Metro Expo Line -
Figueroa/Washington
LA Trade Tech College; Metro Blue Line -
Flower/Washington
LA Trade Tech College; Metro Blue Line -
Figueroa/Pico
LA Convention Center; Metro Blue & Expo Lines -
Flower/Pico
LA Convention Center; Metro Blue & Expo Lines -
Figueroa/Olympic
Northbound/Eastbound to El Monte Station
STAPLES Center, L.A. LIVE -
Flower/Olympic
Southbound to Harbor Gateway/San Pedro
STAPLES Center, L.A. LIVE -
Figueroa/7th
Northbound/Eastbound to El Monte Station
FIGat7th; Metro Red/Purple, Blue & Expo Lines -
Flower/7th
Southbound to Harbor Gateway/San Pedro
FIGat7th, Macy’s Plaza; Metro Red/Purple, Blue & Expo Lines -
6th/Flower
Northbound/Eastbound to El Monte Station
The Standard, Los Angeles Central Library -
Olive/5th
Northbound/Eastbound to El Monte Station
Fashion District, Jewelry District, Grand Central Market; Metro Red/Purple Lines -
Flower/5th
Southbound to Harbor Gateway/San Pedro
Los Angeles Central Library -
Olive/Kosciuszko
Northbound/Eastbound to El Monte Station -
Grand/3rd
Southbound to Harbor Gateway/San Pedro
MOCA, Water Court Shops & Restaurants -
1st/Hill
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion; Metro Red/Purple Lines -
Spring/1st
Los Angeles City Hall -
Union Station
Olvera Street; Metro Red/Purple, Gold Lines; Metrolink, Amtrak, LAX Flyaway
- LAC+USC Medical Center
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Cal State LA Station
Metrolink - El Monte Station
Connecting Bus/Rail Service
Bus service to and from each Metro Rail station is available from Metro and community bus lines. Connections to Metro Red, Purple, Blue, Expo, Green and Gold Lines provide service to Hollywood, Koreatown, Pasadena, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Norwalk and LAX (via a connecting free shuttle).
Connections can also be made to Metrolink commuter rail service and Amtrak at Union Station. Use the Trip Planner to find the best route.
All-Door Boarding
Metro Silver Line offers All-Door Boarding allowing for faster boarding and service along the route. All passengers will be required to have a valid TAP card in order to ride the Silver Line.
If you have fare on your TAP card, board at the front or rear door. Tap the mobile validator inside the bus and wait for the green screen to verify that your card is valid.
Need to reload your TAP card?
To add fare to your card, board at the front door and ask to reload. You will be instructed to tap your card, insert money into the farebox, and tap your card again on the TAP dial. Any unused value will be saved for your next ride.
TAP cards can also be purchased or reloaded online at taptogo.net by calling 866.TAPTOGO, at over 400 vendor locations and at any TAP vending machine.