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Metro Rider’s Guide
Whether you are visiting Los Angeles for the first time or making lifestyle changes to your daily routine, use this guide to get started on your car-free adventures around the city.

How to Ride Metro Rail
Metro rail refers to the A, B, C, D, E and L Lines (Blue, Red, Green, Purple, Expo and Gold) . There is a total of 93 stations in the system, each offering connections to Metro bus.
GoPass for K-12 and Community College Students
Students at participating K-12 and Community Colleges can enjoy the freedom of going anywhere, anytime for FREE on Metro and buses and trains.
Check to see if your school has GoPass.

Transit Schedules to and from the airport
Public transportation options to the Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR) airports. Plan your trip Los Angeles Airport (LAX) FlyAway: FlyAway offers service to LAX from the
Fares
Whether you ride the Metro often or are new to it, we have you covered with the lowest fare possible.

What Can I Bring On Board?
When riding Metro it’s ok to bring your Strollers, Luggage, Mobility Devices, Bikes. There is no eating or drinking allowed on platforms, trains and buses. Strollers Strollers are welcome on

Tips for Young Riders
Children under age 6 may travel free with a fare-paying adult on bus or rail. Children age 6 and over must pay fare in order to ride. Regular fare is

Parking
Where can I park my car? Everything you need to know about parking at Metro stations and how to purchase parking passes.

Dodger Stadium Express
Go Metro to Dodger Stadium by connecting with the Stadium Express at two convenient locations – Union Station or the South Bay.

Bike and Transit
Bikes are a great way to get to and from a transit stop. Integrating bicycling with public transit can greatly expand your travel range. Bike Map Here for your essential Travel

Accessibility on Metro
Metro strives to ensure that its services are fully accessible to all of our customers, including those with disabilities.

Metro Commuter Options & Regulatory Compliance Support
There are multiple options when deciding how to get where you’re going, and sometimes combining more than one mode is your best option. As we focus our efforts on sharing

On the Move Riders Program
On The Move Riders Clubs located throughout LA County provide peer-to-peer training and outings for older adults to make mass transit a familiar and enjoyable means of independent travel.
U-Pass Program
Metro is partnering with a growing number of colleges to offer reduced fare to a broader range of college students. Participating colleges expedite the process by administering the U-Pass enrollment
Metro Small Employer Pass (SEP) Program
Metro’s Small Employer Pass Program is a reduced cost annual fare program option for small to medium-sized businesses within LA County. Overview Your 2024 SEP Continued Participation enrollment is only
How to Pay
TAP is a reloadable fare card that offers the most convenient and flexible way to pay your fare on Metro bus and rail. It is also valid for travel with 25