I haven't taken the train since before COVID, so I was a little apprehensive at first. I didn't…read morewant to deal with parking hassles or inflated event rates, so I decided to park on the Westside and ride the Metro instead. There's plenty of free designated Metro parking on weekends, which was a nice surprise. Just stay aware of your surroundings and try to ride in a car with other passengers -- I chose the one right behind the train operator, and it felt safe and comfortable. The ride to BMO Stadium took about 24 minutes, and the walk from the station was around 10 minutes. Take the path through the Rose Garden, pass the Natural History Museum and Memorial Coliseum -- BMO is just behind the California Science Center. I'd definitely take the train again from the Westside. The E (Expo) Line is a straight shot to BMO -- super easy and convenient. On the way back, there were plenty of other riders, so it still felt safe. If you don't already have a TAP card, you'll need to buy one from the machine before boarding. The fare is $1.75 each way, so expect to pay around $5.50 total including the card.

Real nice station. Safe and above ground. Plenty of parking. Great for events to and from west to…read moreeast side.

Looks like this station needs an updated review!…read more The Westwood/Rancho Park Station is an outside train stop and platform where the E Line runs through. It's a small transfer station to catch the Big Blue Bus R12 towards Westwood and the UCLA campus. The station looks like any surface station, you can use your TAP card and pay your fare at the scanning machine. Then you walk onto the platform and wait for your train. The E Train runs often, with a train coming through about every 10-15 minutes during daytime hours. The estimate to get to and from this station after a transfer from L.A. Union Station is about 1 hour. To get to the Big Blue Bus bus stop, just walk past the tracks, cross the street at the light, and you can catch the bus there. A conveinent station for desinations to Westwood.

I really enjoy taking the metro rail from the west with Rancho Park station down to fourth street…read morenear the beach. It's so easy to park your car closer to home and just take the train down rather than dealing with traffic and parking. I've never had a problem since the metro line worked so often.

This is a new shuttle that provides great service to locals and guests alike! I saw a flyer and…read morethought I would try it. I wasn't sure the format but it was easy enough just to text and tell them where I was and where I wanted to go. Then BAM they replied and said they were on their way! Also, if you see them you can just wave them down! My first and favorite driver was Angela. She was so nice and professional. She was so pleasant, explaining the service (since it was my first ride) and represented the business so well that I gave them 5 stars! They run every day of the week from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Some places they go are: The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey Marina del Rey Marriott Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles, Marina del Rey Cafe del Rey Whiskey Red's Fisherman's Village Waterside Washington Square/ Venice Pier Wish I knew about this sooner. I've been Ubering around but this is just as easy and free-but tips are welcome. It's such a great idea, I hope others use the service!

Great drivers fabulous and economical rides. Electric buses that drive your business....All…read moreelectric and fabulous. This little company has been around for a bit operates in Santa Monica, Venice and the Marina. Great team of folk. If you are a business, contact the owner operators about sponsorship activities.

The bus to my work is 1/2 block away and a 10 bus ride. People here balk at riding the bus. In The…read moreBay, I've taken the SF Muni and the last BART train back to the East Bay at 1:00am. I purchased my TAP Metro card from the kiosk. Easy. I'm ready.

This isn't the sexiest stop look wise, but it does its job and it beats driving on 10 to get to…read morethis area if you ask me. I passed by it on my way to Santa Monica but never used it till recently when we had a friend visiting who was lodging in the area. He used this stop a lot. This is the Santa Monica line, we changed at 7th and Metro to get on it. It is above the ground, which is nice. The actual station is outdoors which is nice. Not the best views or layout, they could use more benches, more signs and more machines. But glad it's there. If you need to get to the area, it beats driving!

The service itself is fantastic, it runs very frequently and to a decent hour and uses very nice,…read moreclean buses which they maintain very well. If you're waiting at a bus stop you can even call or text a number to see how soon the next bus is coming (kinda useless though seeing as the buses run about every 5-10 mins). The only problem is I think it's a requirement to be rude to the public to be a bus driver here. They have absolutely no problem getting at anybody (students, parents, professors, doctors) and in their face over stupid things. I've only met 1 bus driver over my 2 years at UCLA that I could say was genuinely nice. All I'm saying is don't get a job working with people of you're gonna so openly hate it.

I've been living off campus South of Wilshire area for the past 2 years, so I really appreciate…read moreUCLA for its BruinBus system that helps me go to school and returns home every day. If you are new, get on the bus, grab the map. If you tend to forget where you put your stuffs, grab several maps. It helped me so much when I first moved to UCLA. Pros: Free (anyone can get on, no I.D. required). The bus starts at 7am in the morning so if anyone gets 8am class, go early because the bus gets super crowded at this time 8-10am every day. There is also an evening van, but that highly likely works for the people who live around Weyburn Terrace area or North of Veteran. Cons: Wilshire Center Express only runs until 5:30pm. Campus Express stops at 7pm. Sometimes you can get on a bus driven by a mean driver who tells you not to eat/drink on the bus through the speakers. Such an embarrassment for my friend the other day and she was not even eating, but holding a piece of unfinished sandwich in her hands. The bus can't go out of schedule sometimes, yeah - route change?!?!? due to many various reasons i.e. Obama, Wilshire/Beverly Glen bomb prank, crazy armed guy jumping between rooftops on Hilgard, protest on Westwood, blah blah blah.

Seated comfortably on the right about six rows from the front. I witness the drivers change shifts…read more As they exchanged pleasantries, the departing driver fled as quickly as possible. While the new driver set up his things and teasingly called out to the departing driver 'part timer'. The new driver begin pushing buttons, adjusting mirrors, his seat, and other. Sounds like a long drawn out process but actually we were on our way rather quickly. After a short time, while at a stop, the driver unbuckled his seat belt, opened the door and meticulously repositioned a mirror on the external of bus. At the next stop he did the same only this time he meticulously positioned things around his seat / work station. In that moment I thought to myself, 'I wonder is this guy meticulous about everything in life.' There were various other thoughts about this meticulous driver going through my mind but mostly in that moment the greatest feeling I felt was safe. If this driver was this meticulous about everything, even his water, I was convinced he too would be as meticulous and mindful about his driving. Thankfully, my inclination regarding the driver was on point. He turned out to be a very safe and conscientious driver. I enjoyed a very beautiful, scenic, (still new to the area) and safe ride. Sending a big thank you to the Big Blue Bus Team! Thanks Big Blue Bus team for getting us around comfortably and safely.

This was one of the most alarming encounters I've had with a public transit driver. While traveling…read morenorth near Santa Monica Beach, the driver of the large blue bus was weaving through traffic and maneuvering around vehicles in a way that seemed completely unnecessary. This wasn't an empty road--there were pedestrians, tourists, and families all over the area. What was most frustrating was the complete lack of concern afterward. When we ended up ahead of the bus, the driver looked over at us with an attitude and made dismissive gestures as if our concerns meant nothing. Instead of acknowledging the situation, he acted like everyone else on the road was the problem. Operating a vehicle that carries passengers should come with a higher level of care and awareness. A bus is not something that can stop on a dime, and careless decisions behind the wheel can have devastating consequences. The driver's behavior displayed poor judgment and a disregard for the safety of both passengers and the public. I sincerely hope this matter is taken seriously before someone's luck runs out and a preventable tragedy occurs.

I have not had any problems riding the Big Blue Bus especially line 1. However I do have to say…read morethat line 1 has the most friendly bus driver ever and the nicest! They are helpful and informative. They actually go above and beyond to keep passengers safe and get to your destination in a timely manner. This line takes you from UCLA all the way to the beach. I've ridden this line probably like a hundred times and had no problems with any of the people on the bus...they are quite friendly too! I also take my car every now and then and I have to say that the bus system is somewhat faster than driving your own car even during peak hours!

Is it possible to love public transportation in LA? Yep, it is!…read more Clean, air conditioned and actually NICE busses, Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus system is pretty stellar. For $1 (exact change), you're all set. Line 1 stretches from UCLA, down Santa Monica Blvd., through Santa Monica and into Venice. How much more convenient could you get?

[Review #96] I…read morehaven't been on campus too often, & can usually carpool with co-workers to campus meetings. The BruinBus|Wilshire Center Express (there's a second route: Campus Express) runs every 5-10 minutes so you don't have a long wait. Depending on the time of day, it can get super crowded or the bus sits (by UCLA Wilshire Center) for about 10-15 minutes (to fill up the bus, usually in the late mornings - lunch rush) before departing for campus. Download their app: http://maps.ucla.edu/m/shuttles/?no_server_init to get real-time arrivals. A free & safe ride to get around UCLA, no need to scan/fight for an open parking space... how great is that? :-)

Amazing experience and amazing views! Patrick carried me from my couch to my car so I could get to…read morework on time. Would ride again!

Asked for a piggyback ride but got a mustache ride instead. Would not recommend. Far too scratchy…read moreand did not properly get me to my destination.

Amazing driver, amazing dispatch, amazing communication, quick responses, friendly team, responsive…read more- overall 5/5 stars! I'd use them again and again! You do get the name and phone number for your driver prior to arrival, mine arrived promptly and timely, and he was just a great guy! "Byron, I just wanted to reach out and personally thank you for a wonderful experience, and for being such a wonderful chauffeur for the kids prom event. We were very happy and lucky to have had you as our person for the event. The kids said you were a wonderful person, and we knew that at first meet, May 2nd, 2026! :) We hope you are having a great day. God bless you!"

This company is really fantastic. Excellent customer service and drivers. Our flight was really…read moredelayed getting in and the driver was so nice about it and helped us get home safely and comfortably.