It's been a hot minute since I rode old blue aka the Metro Blue Line, the oldest Metro Train in LA…read morehence also being known as the A line in more recent years, but taking it down to this station at Wardlow Rd and Pacific Place was a journey I enjoyed. This station and stop is well kept up, clean platforms, easy access, signage and kiosk... Exiting off the platform onto the street as well as returning was a bit different from some prior stops or even compared to the Expo line as the jumbo crossing signs are in the path of the sidewalk, which is fine and safe in a lot of ways, but I kept thinking it these started coming down mid cross my tall 6'1 self is like at sign level lol, but you do have a little warning when this happens. Lots of signage to help you navigate and still visible during night. The parking lot is nice (though limited) with connecting services directly in front of it, which you don't see at every Metro Station. I did notice it was barely in use, possibly due to the more recent restrictions and enforcements over the last three years. You can use your metro tap card (physical or digital) to connect with Long Beach Metro buses (reduced rate). Overall was glad to get off here to make my way over to a few places I'd been meaning to check out and only a few stops before the last stop at Downtown Long Beach.

Clean and well lit. Easy parking. Two LBPD officers there greeting riders when I dropped off from…read moredowntown LA at about 5:30 PM on a Saturday. Senior fare of $.75 is a great bargain!

It was ok. Employees were kind of rude. The music was very one sided. Definitely chose favorites…read moreat the front. And took a long time to get a drink even for a girl.

Artesia Station for the Metro A (Blue) Line is surprisingly a big one, a huge hub for local…read moreconnecting city busses and services with a large parking lot for commuters. It resides on the outskirts of the city of Compton, Los Angeles, bordering on the northside of Long Beach. It definitely needs some clean up in places and better functionality for safety especially exiting and boarding the platform for the light rail metro. I did notice that there wasn't as much light as the sun set in the parking lot area which is also part of their bus bay depot for lots of connections including one I took more inland down Artesia Blvd. Not a ton of signs and postings for route like you'd hope they'd have to make navigating easy, except for a small few on the platform. The Compton Station is only one away and it's super decked out compared to Artesia. Their Metro tap platforms and metro kiosk don't exist at this station, which I've never seen before. I don't know if they did at one point, but it does mean you can board here without a cost, but should still have a validated physical or digital card (via the Tap app) on your person in case of inspection - you can purchase and reload cards in the app or at local convenience places such as 7-Eleven and CVS to name a few. Some connecting services run more frequently than others so I'd recommend mapping your trip out in advance or having apps handy. Security was around and available as well as keeping an open watch. There was a man on the tracks at one point which they kindly asked him to relocate as this is a crime and he could go to jail as well as be injured... He decided to flip them off and go about his way O.o, and they're just trying to do their job and keep him and others safe. Welcome to Artesia Station. One thing I did appreciate about this station aside from security and the friendly bus drivers and seating in places I didn't expect were the art piece and messages from children displayed throughout the pillars of the platform. Very heartfelt. Very mindful. #LoveForArtandHeartinCompton

It could use more lighting even more so given the location (honestly, this whole area is shady!)…read moreBut the few times I've done pickups at this station was pretty smooth. Haven't had any problems yet, and I didn't hear a lot of complaints from passengers I swooped up. But that's all based on no more than a few minutes' worth of waiting for all those times I did come through. But investing in maybe solar powered lighting to brighten it up a little might be a good one...

Long Beach Transit service is not only just buses on the ground but also the watertaxi available…read more My friends and I enjoyed our first watertaxi experience in this July. Long Beach was running its seasonal Water Taxi service during this May 23 to September 1, 2025, a fun, breezy way to get around the harbor for just $1 or $5 a ride! Two routes to choose from: 1. Aquabus (blue route on the map) * Ride time: ~20 minutes * Fare: $1 one way Stops: * Dock 4 by the Aquarium * Shoreline Village (Dock 9) * Queen Mary 2. Aqualink (yellow route on the map) * Ride time: ~40 minutes * Fare: $5 one way Stops: * Dock 4 by the Aquarium * Queen Mary * Alamitos Bay Landing (Berth 3) Tickets: You can buy them ahead through the Long Beach Transit APP, or just pay cash onboard (they can give change). Schedule & tips: Each fare is one way which means you can hop off, explore the area for a while, and then catch another boat back (just pay again for the return). Be sure to check the timetable carefully, especially the last trip of the day. Weekends (Fri-Sun) have more departures than weekdays (Mon-Thu), but either way, it's first come, first served and no reserved seats. If the boat is full, you'll just have to wait for the next one. Parking: Where you park depends on where you board. The official site has detailed info and you can search : Long Beach Water Taxis We parked at 99 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 (height limit 8'2"). The boats have both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a little snack counter. On our 40-minute ride, we got so caught up chatting with friends that we didn't realize we'd reached the last stop and the crew had to ask if we were staying on for another round. The sun was out in full force, but with the breeze off the water, it felt perfectly relaxing. After heading back, we strolled through Harbor Village and ended the afternoon with a leisurely lunch at Parker's Lighthouse. What a perfect way to wrap up a sunny day on the water and highly recommend it.

Okay so I love the bus. I use it to get everywhere and I'm a pretty frequent rider. The drivers are…read moreusually always nice but this review is about a specific driver. The driver for the bus 172 Palo Verde to downtown at 5pm on January 30th tried to tell me the bus was 1.45. Which is a pretty stupid lie considering all the buses are 1.25. I'm not sure what the point of asking for 20 cents more like I genuinely don't know why he did that but it was stupid and pointless. Do better driver hopefully next time it's the usual driver for 172 since he knows the cost of fair.

I LOVE living in Long Beach but I find myself being held hostage by the city I love because of…read moredistance but mostly because I'm not one of the more privileged or luckier folks who have designated parking. Well thanks to the Museum Express, I can get away on a Saturday or Sunday, experience one of the many amazing SoCal museums available to us, while not having to deal with driving or parking. The charter bus used, is normally used for the weekly 405 bus that connects Long Beach to UCLA and is clean and comfortable, most of my friends are hesitant to take public transportation but after sharing my experience and pictures from both times I used the Museum Express, they're open. Easy five stars from me, I hope this service is around for years to come because I definitely plan on utilizing it next experience!

amazing they help those who can't legally drive due to severe conditions in Lakewood Long Beach…read moreparamount and signal hill

Best thing for elderly Seniors disabled persons…read more Also anyone with a disability. They are kind friendly and very help. Where can you go somewhere for only $2.00 to destination, and $2.00 for pick up, and return home.

Moni was a lifesaver, my previous ride cancelled on me last minute and I needed a ride to John…read moreWayne ASAP. A friend of mine referred me to Rides with Moni and that was the best referral. I called Moni last minute and she showed up a few minutes earlier than expected, which was a huge relief for me. I got to sit back and enjoy the ride with a complimentary snack and water. This was one of the best rides I've taken, that I already rebooked my return ride with Moni. I totally recommend booking you next ride with Rides with Moni. As a female I felt very comfortable taking a ride late at night.

Not to be confused with the Pacific Ghost Highway, which is a road along which ghosts like to float…read morewhenever they get the opportunity. This is an A Line station right on the Pacific Coast Highway in the heart of Long Beach where the PCH comes to town. It's part of the LA light rail network and it's pretty useful. It's close to a lot of neighbourhoods and it's definitely not the nicest place to hang out by any stretch of the imagination, and as a lot of people will tell you, it's pretty sketchy and can be a little dangerous, and there's a lot of panhandlers and whatnot. Long Beach Greyhound station is just a stop from here so that can be really helpful.

This Blue Line station is in the heart of "Eastside" LBC. It is blocks away from Poly High, VIP…read morerecords, and the LBCC PCC Campus. I am a frequent rider and have never had any problems, but I also keep my guard up at all times. The station itself is right in the middle of a BUSY intersection, full of angry patrons waiting for the train to go to Downtown LA. There are some "sketchy" activities going on here, but if you're not looking for trouble and minding your own business, nobody will bug you. Also bring hand sanitizer!

Don't expect to get Compt in Compton. Nothing's free, but guaranteed for a lifetime's use…read more When I first started using this line about 15 years ago and I would hop on and off here to visit my part-time girlfriend who lived in Compton, it was one of the worst stations that I used, honestly. It was depressingly bad and a little shocking. However, now they've improved it so much that it actually gets three extra stars. Truly, they've done an amazing job renovating it, modernizing it, making it more safe. Having said that, it still doesn't always feel like the safest place, but they've done everything they could possibly do about it. They deserve every congratulation for that.

They get 3 stars for improving safty concerns of riders. They always have only one way in & one way…read moreout! They always have 2 or more sheriffs there and they work. I feel safe being there as apose to my stop Del Amo sta. now one of the worst stops. Since the jerks know they hide the cops cars under plateform.....gangstas are not stupid. The one who paid goes dwn then they have codes 2 warn the ones on the plate form thy jump on the next train get off at next stop.

So I started off in Palm Springs en route to downtown. First off, the driving during rush hour is a…read moremajor bitch so finding other ways around was a lifesaver. Started off in Palm Springs Airport which leads you to the Fullerton station in downtown Fullerton. From there, the start of the Amtrak to LA. The station itself is decent. You have the ticket counter with a little seating area. Restroom are located there which you would need to show a ticket in order to use it. They don't want people just walking in and about. There's also a cafe right next door. While waiting for your train and grab a snack or something to drink. I had to do that later on the return. There's two side with the stations. You have the screen telling which track to go to depending on where to start and finish. There's a bridge that connects you to the other side for the other track. This connection to downtown was only about half an hour which it's the next stop. So that was nice. The station does get pretty busy with both locals and travelers. You'll see people with suitcases as well as locals going about their business. It's a cool concept and a new way to get around without having to drive and sit in traffic. Only downfall, if there's something wrong with the tracks or system, it could be a major wait. Give yourself extra time incase that happened which it did on the return. A lot of the trains were stuck as there was something wrong with the system. Otherwise, it's fairly decent.

I've ridden the train a few times over the last 20 years. Fullerton to San Diego. Fullerton to…read moreChatsworth. Lovely experiences. Unfortunately, my recent trip, Fullerton to Burbank, was interrupted by an engine breakdown. I arrived at the Fullerton station 45 minutes before departure time. Train was on time until about 15 minutes before it was to arrive at Fullerton Station due to "traffic." Ten minutes later the announcer said, "engine breakdown. Estimated 1-2 hour delay," Amtrak was to drop me off at Hollywood Burbank Station at 3;38pm Southwest fight to depart @5:55pm. Same day. Amtrak ticket cost: $18 I had a plane to catch at Burbank Airport. If the train was 2 or more hours late I'd miss my flight. So I drove my car home & hired an Uber. Before Uber arrived I received an Amtrak email saying the train was only 37 minutes behind schedule and had resumed service. Uber cost: $107. Lesson Learned: Do Not rely on Amtrak for same day service to the airport. Either travel the day before or drive.