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    Jennifer B.

    It is easily accessed either from 182nd or on Vermont. There are hundreds of parking spots available, so that's never an issue. The bus runs pretty much on time and if you missed one, another will come along shortly. There are days when parking is free, otherwise, it's $3/day. And for those Dodger fans: the ride is a straight shot to the stadium and I was told it might even be FREE! (Hubbers and I plan on trying this out some time!) Ah, to do away without traffic and parking issues! So glad of the discovery and experience. Definitely a good alternative vs getting behind the wheel.

    Beat the Mets!!  06/02/2025.     Dodgers ultimately lost in extra innings, 4-3
    Chris G.

    Over the past year, I've used the Harbor Gateway transit terminal a few times for bus transportation. With the upcoming Olympics and Los Angeles traffic as congested as ever, I wanted to familiarize myself with the process. I've traveled to both Dodger Stadium and Lakers games at Crypto, all using this terminal. I've been impressed by how easy it is to navigate and the overall cleanliness of the facility. Parking at Harbor Gateway has been plentiful and feels safe, I've never returned to find any issues with my car. That said, I recommend not leaving any valuables or items that might attract unwanted attention inside your vehicle. One of my favorite features is the Dodger Stadium Express route, which is free. Kudos to our city officials for their efforts to streamline and improve our bus system.

    Mike M.

    Have you ever taken the Hollywood Bowl shuttle bus? Very similar, but let me explain to those that aren't in the know. It's well known that parking spots are few at the Hollywood Bowl and, with stacked parking, it takes forever to get back on the freeway. They set up shuttle bus pickup spots around L.A. where, for $6, they bring you to and from the bowl, saving both time and money. For events at Sofi Stadium and Dodgers Stadium, they offer a similar service. The Harbor Gateway Transit Center is a single location in Gardena. I'm not sure how many other locations offer a similar service but we did see another set of busses on our way out of the stadium. We arrived at the HGTC station at 4:30 for a 7:10 game. Since this was our first time, we wanted to leave nothing to chance. We boarded the bus at 4:45 and arrived at Dodger Stadium at 5:35. The bus was 100% baseball fans, as opposed to normal bus travelers. We drank a couple of beers on the way knowing we could not bring anything other than a clear bag and not booze into the stadium. Parking at the HGTC was free and so was the bus ride. They do fill the bus and some did have to stand on the way up. I'm not sure how many busses they have or how long the wait is for those but I was told they leave every 30 minutes. Getting there early just means you get to party more before the game. They start filling the busses back up in the 8th inning. Again, not knowing about the lines and, since the Dodgers we're getting crushed by the Cubs, we left our seats after the 7th inning and made the very short walk to the same spot where they dropped us off. We got right on the bus but had to wait for it to get filled. We stood in the aisle but had the option of waiting for a seat on the following bus. We chose to stand and it took only 25 minutes to arrive back at the station. Much quicker getting home. We felt safe in both the HGTC lot and bus station since we were surrounded by so many baseball fans, and it was clean. No bathroom on the bus and I did hear the restrooms at the station are a bit sketchy. The busses had air conditioning and we enjoyed "pre-gaming" on the bus. That saved us money. We also appreciated the free parking and free shuttle. Best of all, we didn't have to pay that sleaze-ball, Frank McCourt, $35 or $60 to park in his horribly crowded Dodger Stadium parking lot.

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    Hussain S.

    It was easy to get here. It's not foo far from Los Angeles. And it's just one transportation and takes about 30 min from Los Angeles to get here. Clean too. Was able to get all around LA with this location. This transit goes on the fast way of the freeway

    Craig Y.

    Located off 182nd & Hoover St. in Harbor Gateway. Parking is free with the exception of listed dates for football games at $3.00. Came here to catch the bus to Dodgers Stadium it was free if you have a ticket to the game. It was an efficient process. I would definitely do this again for Dodgers games.

    Steve R.

    Going to the Chargers football game today, so decided to use the shuttle run by Gardena Transit, the 7X. Parking was $3. and the shuttle $4 for the round trip. The ride took about 30 minutes and dropped us off in the SoFi parking lot steps from the stadium. This is a great value since you don't have to hassle the traffic or pay the high parking costs of the stadium

    First ride!  9-11-2019
    Alana M.

    I first came to this Transit Center to pick up a friend who came here by bus from Downtown Los Angeles. She would arrive without any delays. I would often think about how nice it would be to not have to worry about parking and how I should try the public transit system! While there are two public restrooms at the platform where the buses load and unload, I haven't needed to use them. Hopefully, I can keep it that way, but it is good to know they are here. Before my first bus ride, I acquired a TAP Card. It's so nice to not have to worry about the correct fare (to the penny) or lose money because they do not give back change. I don't even know how much it's going to cost me to get around. Just TAP and I'm good to go! There are two machines where you can reload your TAP Card and check your balance. If you need information about TAP cards, go to www.taptogo.net. Nowadays, I have actually taken the bus quite a few times from here to downtown. I like not driving and not fighting to find parking! I also like saving miles on my car, saving on gas, and being able to do stuff on my phone (not talking on it). It isn't always the fastest way to get from point A to B, but I don't mind it. Riding public transportation has been interesting, to say the least! You never know what you are going to hear or see! Mostly, I've heard lots of people's business which should be kept private! Metro often provides WiFi, at least that is what I have seen posted. Who wants to pay for parking at a Dodgers game or drive through all that traffic? You can board the Dodger Stadium Express here and it will drop you off behind Right Field. That is where you will catch the bus to return. It's free if you have your Dodgers game ticket. I always leave from this location whether I have to transfer to another bus or the train. At the end of my return trip, I come back here because this is where my car is left. I am glad that the parking here is plentiful and free! There are 2 entrances and 3 exits. You are not allowed to turn right (into the parking lot) from the onramp to the 110 Freeway, Express Lanes. There is a posted sign, so beware! Will I use the Harbor Gateway Transit Center again? Yes, as a matter of fact, I will be headed there shortly to catch the Silver Line downtown shortly!

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    Leroy T.

    Well Date of Visit :December 11, 2022 and Reading the Reviews on Yelp kind of Worry me to park here !!! But Finally getting to Park my car here and the reviews saying cars were stolen here but worry no further !! I do suggest you Park here if your heading to SoFi Stadium !! Comparing to parking at stadium !! It is way less expensive and the Parking lot is huge !! Lots of Spaces and There are Cameras all around the Parking lot here !! Well let me tell you comparing Harbor Gateway Center to the Trolly Station which takes you to Petco Park In San Diego I would say this is much cleaner and the buses here only take about an half and hour to reach SoFi Stadium !! Good Transsportation to SoFi !! And you can worry Free and Park Here !! Just look for the Green Buses and hope on !! It does cost 3.00 Dollars to Park here and 4.00 Dollars for Round Trip !! And to park you just scan QR Code posted on Sign and Pay with Credit or Debit Card and follow instructions !! Very Simple and if I am heading to SoFi Stadium I for Sure will use again !!

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    Nadine C.

    Public transportation in Los Angeles is really organized, efficient, and AMAZING! On several occasions, I rode the Metro from Downtown LA to the Harbor Gateway Transit Center so I could meet Alana and romp around the Torrance and Anaheim areas. I had no problems whatsoever... except... The Self-cleaning Restroom... Warning - this may be TMI (too much information) - so don't go any further if you are "sensitive"... LOL! Sometimes, Mother Nature calls at the most unusual times... especially if a person drinks coffee or ingests a large quantity of liquids... That's just life and normal bodily functions... Thank goodness for public restrooms! I really appreciate the fact that I don't need to pay to use the facilities at this Transit Center. So far, I only came across two restrooms in LA that required a quarter to open the door... Here, at this Transit Center, there are two "free" restrooms and they are both "automated". I had read about these high-tech units... There are sensors that can regulate the soap dispenser and lasers that activate the dryer for your hands! Just push the button and the bathroom tissue will unroll about 5 squares at a time! Too bad the tissue wasn't replaced once when I was there. Luckily, I had some napkins in my purse! LOL! Another time, the water function didn't work, so I had to use the sink in the next unit... my hands were full of soap! It's surprising that I gave this restroom another chance since the first time was traumatizing... I didn't know that there was a time limit. I was literally caught at an inopportune time. The door swung open and I wasn't prepared. Luckily, my purse was on my lap. I had to stand up and push the button to close the door! Thank goodness no one was outside the unit nor in my line of sight!!! ARGGG! I'll probably be back soon. It's a convenient meeting place with many parking spaces! If you need to catch the Metro to another destination, each Bay is clearly marked. There's even a route that goes straight to Dodger Stadium! It only took me about half an hour and $2.50 (exact change only) to get here from Downtown! We fly past the traffic on the freeway since we get to use the Express Lane and there aren't too many stops in between points! It's great! I think I should invest in a Tap Card next...

    Leo Z.

    Public transportation, homelessness, a bite to eat, same questions asked, beer, restrooms, horrible trained service pets.. As a bus operator for Los Angeles county this is the way to go to ditch the heavy traffic and let us handle the stress. Awesome way to travel for many riders. Harbor Gateway is a main station for connecting routes to Gardena, San Pedro, Long Beach, Torrance.. etc.. but lack the restroom capabilities because sometimes they're not in service. You'll have riders who drink beer on the service route.. the cans left behind are proof. While on route on the Harbor Gateway freeway you'll get the occasional "service pet" but when you see a Rottweiler or Great Dane they seem intimidating and cause a distraction to us all. Not your normal service animal but with the right paperwork they are able to ride. Restrooms for the pets are not available so pee pee time is when they want to go.. that's when I go out of service. Lol Harbor Gateway transit is a great location to transfer to other neighborhoods. Great spot to get a bite to eat once you've caught your connecting line to the connecting cities. Carry hand sanitizer always! Parking on location. Security is always vigilant. A cool Pokemon spot too. The best part.. you don't have to drive! Be safe and request a stop to your location.

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    This is a godsend for people who don't want the hassle of traffic & parking at Dodger Stadium & it is free. I, for one, think is GREAT!

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    Ask the Community - Harbor Gateway Transit Center

    Where does the transit drop you off at the stadium and do you return to the same place to catch it back?

    Yes

    Hello is there a stop at Amtrak Union Station from here ? If so what ya the exit ? I have never used the Metro , Thank you

    Try the LA Metro Trip Planner to see what your options are: www.metro.net/riding/trip-planner.

    Does it make a stop at or near The LA Coliseum?

    You can take the 910/950 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center and exit in 5 stops at Harbor Transitway / 37th St / USC. You will need to walk .40 mile to the LA Coliseum.

    Do they happen to have a lost and found? We lost our keys and already checked and they weren't found in the bus, so outside would have been the only option.

    Hi Rachel! As a Metro rider, from what I know, there's no Lost and Found area here, sadly. LA Metro has a Lost & Found office at 3571 Pasadena Ave; you can report a lost item there. For more information, visit… Read more

    Eric, Thanks for the confirmation. So, if any earlier than 1.5 hrs before event, it is likely a waiting for the 1.5 before. Shuttle is by Long Beach Muni Bus Lines? and it drops you off at the stadium entrance, not just at street curb?

    Yes, the free shuttles to StubHub operate 90 min before and 45 min after. Harbor Gateway is a huge open lot and parking is free. No overnight parking, but otherwise no time limits.

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    Metro Express Lanes - Got my limited-edition, 12th-anniversary, black transponder!

    Metro Express Lanes

    1.6(270 reviews)
    1.5 miHarbor Gateway

    2 minute Read: Not too many years ago, METRO EXPRESS LANES…read moredecided to DC (DisContinue) their Toll Booth system of charging Drivers for using Toll roads. They went high tech and "WHALLA", the TRANSPONDER came into use. For those not familiar with METRO EXPRESS LANES & Transponders, it's simply a modern & efficient way of letting Drivers use Toll Roads, Diamond Lanes, HOV LANES, Toll Bridges, etc., w/o the need to stop at a TOLL BOOTH. On the Metro Express website*, you can open & establish an account*. You will be sent a small electronic transponder that mounts on your (front) car windshield. Once set up, the transponder will keep tract of your usage, when you are in express lanes, toll bridges (etc) and won't need to worry. NOW, about yesterday, we were driving a Loaner (car) as our car was in for routine maintenance. We drove to Orange County but forgot we weren't driving our regular, transponder equipped car. JWe wound up using express lanes two or three times, but came to realize we had no transponder. That was yesterday. Today I called Metro Express Lanes and a beautiful voiced girl answered my call. Her name was (is) Kaliyah. I explained the issue, about not having my transponder, etc. She listened patiently, while my mouth was going off. When I was done, she (very professionally) already had the solution to what I could expect, for using the express lanes without my transponder. She was very precise, courteous, patient and kind, as she detailed what could be done, Well needless to tell you, Karliah subdued my anxiety and guilt, faster than You can spit! Whatever I incurred in Toll charges, will be deducted from the established account I've had since Metro Express Lanes went transponder high tech. Go sign up and DRIVE SAFELY. I don't want to see you make the Evening News Headlines! * You can sign up at this link: https://www.metroexpresslanes.net/

    I tried adding my car online and wasn't able and it resulted in many fines and I tried calling to…read morePay and both times i made payments I was not made aware the first time that I needed to add my car there and then after paying outstanding fines and of course it resulted in more fines!!!! When I called they did not make me aware of exactly how many fines I really had and now I'm stuck with an insane amount of fees! Mind you I use the express lane because I carpool so I wasn't even suppose to pay those tolls. They are honestly the worse!

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    Redondo Beach Station - Metro Green Line

    3.4(17 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    The southmost terminus of the Los Angeles Metro K-Line, Redondo Beach station was opened first in…read more1995 as part of the Green (C) Line. With the opening of the new Aviation/Century station near the airport, the southbound stretch of stations on the C Line was reconfigured to become part of the newer K-Line. Like before, travelers can use this stop to get to LAX by train (and one shuttle). There are plans to extend out the K-line further south into Torrance. Coming from Long Beach, there was never a reason to go this far past the airport stops, so we've never been to this station. However, during Election Day '24, when all Metro rides were free, my wife and I decided to take the new K line as far as we could, to explore a little and grab lunch if we could. As expected at a terminus that primarily serves workers going to their jobs, the trains and station were empty mid-day. This is one of those stations that is very high up (higher than the massive freeway clover of I405 close by), so it has a VERY long stair ramp on both sides and (working) elevators.

    The opening of Heat was shot here by Michael Mann. Robert DeNiro's character uses it to get to a…read morehospital to steal an ambulance. But the hospital shot in the scene is the St. Mary's Medical Center and is 16 miles from the station. So, I doubt DeNiro's character walked from this station all the way to the hospital. Of course, in this fictional universe, it's more than likely that the hospital is just a stone's throw away from the station. Mann really liked the station and used it again in the movie Collateral.

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    Metro Green Line - Marine/Redondo Station

    Metro Green Line

    3.6(20 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    The Metro Green Line is a solid mode of transportation…read more The TAP CARD is a decent system, 'tho without any staff to help through the purchasing of tickets, it can be challenging for tourists and visitors, especially those from not only out of town, but especially those from out of the country who may have language barrier issues and require assistance. It's not well explained and it should be as simple as how the Nor Cal BART system has it showing from the departing place you are currently at, how much exactly it costs to get to each destination and fees for changing colored train lines if transfers are required. It should be that simple to lay out and explain. Otherwise, everyone is probably just buying the $6 All-Day Tap Card. The Redondo Station is really nice, the parking lot is near Tommy's Burgers, the VW Dealership and Costco. Parking is FREE, I'm not sure if it's secured or not and speculate those who park there are parking for a longer term, so opportunistic criminals probably know that ('tho it's heavily traveled and occupied so there's witnesses galore and it's not that secluded). Be smart. Be safe. Especially in the early morning or late at night. Don't leave valuables neither visible nor stored inside if you can avoid it. This train station is clean, and it probably gets "worst" from here as it travels from the suburban feeling South Bay beach cities through the urban jungle known as Los Angeles and all of the lower socio-economic areas, so you'll see some sketchy folk (read the signs about not using your cell phones to avoid grab n' snatch thieves who will yank your phone from your hands and run out of the exit door quickly if you're not paying attention). If you show fear, and look nervous, you'll appear to be a ripe victim, so be confident and aware of your surroundings. Don't look around or up. Don't stare at people. Keep to yourself. The seats are comfortable, and know that some seats are sideways (reserved for elderly and handicapped) and others are turned backwards (and forwards) since the train goes in both directions, not a circle. People bring their bikes inside the train too. I was going to the Chinatown area, so took the Green to the Blue to the Red and the end of the line is Union Station. It took about 1 hour, and we went by El Segundo, parts of 'tha 'hood", and even the LA Convention Center and Staples Center, which is good to know how easy it is to get to downtown and avoid both traffic, gas and parking expenses.

    I use the Green Line almost weekly to avoid traffic, parking and driving to Downtown. The Redondo…read moreStation is at the west end of the line and Norwalk is the East end of the line. The parking at the Redondo station is almost always empty and I have parked there, took the green line to the LAX station and used their free shuttle to LAX to avoid airport parking costs. I have asked parking security if there was a maximum amount of days you can park there and he said no. This is a safe lot too because it is by the Northrup Grumman building and it is not a place where people hang out. Usually though I am taking the Green Line to the Blue line to go to Staples Center. The Pico exit from the Blue Line is 1/2 block from Staples and it makes it an easy commute. It costs $3 for a day pass and you do not have to worry about traffic or $20 parking either (it takes about 45 minutes to go from Redondo to Pico station) From the Redondo/Marine Station you can catch the Beach Cities Transit: Northern Route #102 operates between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., on 20 to 45 minute headways, serving the Redondo Beach Pier, Civic Center, Redondo Union High School, Beach Cities Health District, South Bay Galleria, aerospace companies in North Redondo and the Marine Avenue Greenline station. Pacific Coaster Route 109 operates between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., on 20-40 minute headways serving the Redondo Beach Riviera Village, Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach, Downtown Manhattan Beach, Downtown El Segundo, the Metro Aviation Green line Station and the LAX City Bus Center. www.redondo.org/depts/bdtpm/transit/beach_cities_transit.asp Some of the info on the website is has not been updated. For current info see www.metro.net

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    Metro Green Line - Aviation/LAX Station (Free LAX Shuttle downstairs)

    Aviation/LAX Station (Free LAX Shuttle downstairs)

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    Inside the Train (before it gets crowded)

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    MAX Bus: Municipal Area Express

    MAX Bus: Municipal Area Express

    5.0(5 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Southbay yelpers this is the coolest bus! These buses rock the public transit world! They kick…read moreass!! MAX is actually part of the Torrance Transit sytem but riding these buses is such a different experience from most Torrance Transit and other buses for that matter. The MAX buses (www.maxbus.com) operate from San Pedro to El Segundo, traveling through Manhattan Beach, Lomita, Palos Verdes, Hermosa, Carson, Gardena and Lawndale. They don't run as often as I'd like them too, but they are the cleanest buses you will ever see. Comfortable cushioned seats-i've never seen seats like these on a bus - with reading lights-unfrickin' heard of in LA, no crappy i pissed on the seats smell to them either-Big Blue Bus please take note of this. I'm waiting for a butler to come by or a passenger next to me to ask 'if I have any grey poupon'. MAX BUSES TO LAX: Take the #2 bus to the Aviation Green Line Station and hop a free 'G' bus to the Airport. I take this bus from time to time. And the bus driver takes the time to start a conversation with me. Now when she sees me riding my bike to work, she actually toots her horn and waves at me. LA needs more MAX buses-we need one to stop right in front of my place ; )

    I never thought I would actually want to use a route again and again and again... MAX bus is the…read moreonly one I can think of beside the BART in the San Francisco Bay area. I had a morning class at El Camino one summer; I was expecting to ride the Torrance #5 bus but no, a MAX bus came instead. I asked if this bus makes a stop at El Camino. She said with the most cherriest tone I have ever heard from a bus driver, "Yes! Hop on!" Wow. Never met such an enthusiastic driver! I took this route for the entire Summer school. Sometimes I'd miss the bus coming while I was reading my morning papers and they'd stop and wait for me. Then I'd say, "Oops! Sorry for taking so long, but thank you for waiting!" Wow. Another time I was so tired in the morning from waking at 6am (I'm a late & heavy sleeper) I'd nod off to sleep, then fall asleep right on the bench. The driver was nice enough to get off the bus and stroke me on the shoulder, so gently waking me up... unlike my actual mother who'd would pull the covers and slap me awake... Sometimes in the afternoon, I'd go straight to my friend's house in San Pedro from either the School or from my usual transfer point at Crenshaw & Pacific Coast. However there is a downside. It only operates in one direction per day. North bound in the morning then South bound in the afternoon.

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