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Regular Ride
$1.75/Ride
Senior 62+ / Medicare / Customer with Disability
$.75 peak
$.35 off-peak
K-12 and Community College Students
Free with GoPass
Low Income (LIFE)
20 Free rides/mo
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How to Ride Metro Rail

How to Ride Metro Rail

Metro rail refers to the A Line, B Line, C Line, D Line, E Line, and K Line. There are 100 stations in the system, each offering connections to Metro bus. Payment of fare requires a TAP card. Regular fare is $1.75 and is good for 2 hrs of unlimited transfers in one direction.

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A Line

Azusa to Long Beach

Icon - B Line

B Line

Union Station to North Hollywood

Icon - C Line

C Line

Norwalk to Redondo Beach

Icon - D Line

D Line

Union Station to Wilshire/Western

Icon - E Line

E Line

East Los Angeles to Santa Monica

Icon - K Line

K Line

Expo/Crenshaw to Westchester/Veterans

Our Rail System

How to Ride Metro Rail

1. Get to your station

Arrive 10 minutes early and wait for your train to arrive.

2. Pay with TAP

Buy a TAP card and load fare at the TAP vending machine. As you pass through the turnstile or validator, TAP on dial to enter to the platform/waiting area.

3. Board the Train

Wait for train to make a complete stop and stand behind the yellow line. Let others exit before entering. Take a seat or use handrails/handholds.

4. Enjoy the Ride

5. Exit the Train

Watch and listen for your stop. As you get closer to your destination, move towards the exiting doors. Wait for doors to open and exit, make sure you have all your belongings.

Riding Tips & Safety

  • Always stand way from the edge of the platform.
  • Don’t lean against the train doors, keep hands clear.
  • Use the overhead maps to help you watch for your station.
  • Check to be sure you have all your belongings.
  • Look both way when crossing the tracks.

In case of an earthquake:

  • Stay onboard the train or in the station unless Metro personnel give other instructions.
  • The train operator will stop the train until the shaking stops, and keep you informed with announcements.
  • Once it’s safe, the train will proceed to the next station.
  • If the train cannot proceed and it’s not safe to remain where you are, the operators will assist with evacuation to a safe location.
  • Metro will send instructions to the train operator, and allow the train to proceed when it’s safe.
  • Learn more in Metro’s guide for riders, “What to Do in an Earthquake.”
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