Los Angeles Metro Rail

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Metro Rail is a rail network serving parts of Los Angeles County. The system is consisted of two subway lines and three light rail lines. The fares and fare payment methods are the same for all rail services.

Train service

Station information:

Select station

The system is consisted of five lines

B Line - Union Station - North Hollywood
D Line - Union Station - Wilshire/Western
A Line - 7th Street/Metro - Long Beach
E Line - 7th Street/Metro - La Cienega/Jefferson
C Line - Norwalk - El Segundo
L Line - Pasadena - East Los Angeles

Although not a rail service, G Line busway service also has the same fare payment method and has service quality similar to other Metro Rail lines.

Map

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How to take Metro Rail

Plan your trip

Select a station through the map above for access and parking information on individual stations.

Riding Metro Rail

Before you board the Metro Rail, you need to buy a ticket or pass from a ticket machine (located at every station). Metro Rail is a proof of payment system and riders must have a valid or pass while onboard the train or on the platform. Many stations now have faregates and proof of payment is required past the faregates.

Riders with passes on their TAP cards need to validate the cards at a reader or faregate each time before boarding the train, even when transferring. Failure to do with is subject to citation.

One way tickets on Metro Rail are good for one-way travel on a single line only (valid for 2 hours). A trip that involves a transfer (say between Blue and Green) will require another one way ticket. It is more convenient to buy a day pass instead (which is also good on Metro's buses, although it cannot be purchased on buses with cash.)

On the platform, board the train that goes to your station. The headsign on the vehicle will show the destination. On the train, announcements will be made for the next station.

Bicycles

Bicycles can be taken aboard the Metro Rail during most hours on all cars with no additional fare. There's no bike rack onboard. Riders must hold onto the bike and not to block doors and aisles.

Restrictions

Apply in commute directions only as listed below.

Weekday morning 6:30am - 8:30am:

  • Blue Line - Long Beach to 7th/Metro
  • Gold Line - Sierra Madre Ville to Union Station, Atlantic to Union Station
  • Green Line - Norwalk to Redondo Beach
  • Red Line - Union Station to Wilshire/Vermont, Wilshire/Vermont to Union Station

Weekday afternoon 4:30pm - 6:30pm:

  • Blue Line - 7th/Metro to Long Beach
  • Gold Line - Union Station to Sierra Madre Ville, Union Station to Atlantic
  • Green Line - Redondo Beach to Norwalk
  • Red Line - Union Station to Wilshire/Vermont, Wilshire/Vermont to Union Station

Folding bikes are permitted on trains at any time if folded.

Disabled access

Metro Rail is 100% accessible and has level boarding for all trains at all stops. All stations have either ramp and/or elevator to provide access to the platforms from the streets. If the elevator is out of service, disabled riders can take a bus free to the next station.