Getting Around Los Angeles

Getting around in Los Angeles is fast and efficient with the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system. Comprised of trains, subways and a well-connected bus route to the major suburbs, airports and attractions, the L.A. Metro operates 24/7 for low cost transportation around the city.

The downtown metro Station on 7th and Figueroa Street is the meeting place for the Red Line subway heading north to Hollywood, stopping at the gate of Universal Studios. The ride from the downtown Metro Station to the end of the Red Line is approximately 18 minutes, with stops along Hollywood boulevard to include Vine Street.

The downtown Metro also connects with the Purple line that speeds passengers from the Los Angeles financial district to the mid Wilshire area. In addition, travelers may pick up the Metro Blue Line heading towards the coastal city of Long Beach and connecting in Willmington to the Metro Green line route to Los Angeles International Airport.

Although the Hollywood area is serviced by the subway and the city bus lines, the small shuttle van called the Dot picks up passengers at multiple points in Hollywood to reach the streets and avenues missed by the major public transportation system. This quick and cheap public ride reaches Melrose, Sunset Blvd and many of the highlight areas for travel and tourism. Check the Dot bus schedule for restricted service on holidays and weekends.

The public transportation service extends northward to the Hollywood Bowl, however, an even faster way to travel to the Hollywood Bowl is to use their Park and Ride bus service if your starting destination is outside of the Metro train stations. The Hollywood Bowl parking situation can become quite congested for sold out events, however, you may opt for the Park and Ride bus service that operates from 14 Los Angeles suburbs for roundtrip curbside service to the Bowl.