Getting Around · Our pick in Los Angeles
LA Metro rail and bus
$1.75 a ride, capped
About LA Metro rail and bus
A ride on Metro costs $1.75, and when you tap to pay, fares are capped at $5 a day, with a 7-day cap too. You can tap a TAP card, a contactless bank card or your phone. Children under 6 ride with a fare-paying adult. Useful lines include the B Line to Hollywood and Universal City, the D Line under Wilshire, the E Line to Santa Monica and the K Line to the LAX/Metro Transit Center.
Why it's on our list
- $1.75 a ride
- $5 daily cap
- Tap a card or phone
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with LA Metro rail and bus before you go.