![]() ![]() Underground heavy rail is admittedly not our strong point-blame it on fault lines and politics. There are only two subway lines in L.A., one of which shares most of its stops with the other. Use Metro’s Nextrip service to take out some of the arrival time guesswork. Trains run as often as every 10 minutes during peak times, though you could be stuck waiting for 20 minutes during late nights. Most lines operate from before 5am to after midnight. Some light rail stations don’t have turnstiles, but still make sure to tap-otherwise you could face up to a $250 fine. ![]() When you’re entering a train station or a bus, it’s as simple as holding your TAP card against the marked terminals. While it’s kind of magic, we’ve had enough finicky experiences that we don’t necessarily recommend it for first-time riders. lets you use your smartphone to pay for your Metro ride. ![]() So what about that digital version? Available as an app for both iOS and Android, TAP L.A. Make sure to hold onto your card as it’s accepted on all 26 county transit agencies (and has a 10-year lifespan). You can also order or refill a card on the TAP website. Very few bus stops have TAP vending machines, but you can buy a new card on board (buses also accept exact change). A single ride, regardless of the destination, costs $1.75 and includes free transfers for up to two hours.Īs of July 1, 2023, Metro’s fare-capping structure eliminates daily, weekly and monthly passes with set dollar amounts in favor of a maximum amount that you’ll be charged (as long as you’re using a TAP card): $5 a day or $18 a week. Though we’re all for technology, we’ll actually start with (and recommend) the physical TAP card: Available at all Metro Rail stations and select retailers with a $2 surcharge, these reusable cards can be filled with pre-set dollar amounts. The first thing you’ll need before boarding a train or a bus is a physical or digital TAP card. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or fed up with your daily commute, use our beginner’s guide to the Los Angeles Metro to start your car-free adventure around the city. But at its best, L.A.’s transit system should be a point of pride: Underground, some of the B Line stations and new Regional Connector stops are practically works of art, while aboveground you can watch as light rail lines whiz past rush hour traffic. Look, Los Angeles Metro isn’t perfect: Light rail service can be slow, most bus routes sit in the same rush hour traffic as cars and many of us are still miles from the nearest subway station. People like to complain about L.A.’s supposedly paltry public transit offerings almost as much as they fume about traffic-which, you know, maybe explains the traffic. The truth is, you can navigate large parts of Los Angeles without ever stepping foot in a car thanks to Metro. Some Angelenos don’t realize that there’s a subway rumbling underneath their feet-or maybe they just choose to ignore it. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |