Thank goodness every time I take the Metro Rail A blue line here, I've never had any major issues…read more At peak times there always tends to be security or a police officer around so it's safer. It's convenient to stop at this station to and from the Kings hockey games as it's a short 5 minute walk to Crypto Arena. It's usually pretty clean. Be careful when you are crossing the tracks to look make sure you don't get hit by the train. The train attendant that dropped us off here was very courteous in letting us cross before leaving. Will definitely use this stop over and over.

Great stop if you go to the LA's Convention Center. It is on the Blue Line, it goes outdoors. For…read morethe convention center, you just cross, very easy to spot. I change at 7th street/Metro (coming from the Red Line) just for one stop. Convenient, you don't even need to tap again. Could this stop be cleaner ? For sure! I could use more security as well and better seating. Trains are usually nicer, cleaner, newer on this line!

A major underground Metro subway stop serving both the B and D lines, the Wilshire/Vermont station…read moreopened in 1996, providing a major connection point the Koreatown LA neighborhood up above. My wife and I had reason to use this as an exit during a weekday jaunt to K-town. The station was the one of the largest (and deepest) stations that we've visited. Because of the depth of the station, it had escalators in both directions, with each working on this day. It is over 75 feet below street level, with the lowest level platform being for Westbound trains and the middle level being for trains going Eastbound toward Union Station. It's also the last station before the B and D lines diverge (D going further into K-town and ultimately to UCLA in the future, and B continuing to Hollywood). It has the new full length plexiglass saloon style doors, installed sometime in 2025 (probably when the D line was shut down as part of the West line extension). LA Metro is rolling out their 'Tap-to-Exit' program across some of their stations. I thought it was meant to implement variable tolls, but reading that it's to increase security and non-payers. Also for the first time, Metro security came onboard at a stop, and requested that all passengers get their TAP cards ready for fare inspection...have not seen this before for folks REMAINING on the train at a stop.

I rode this line to get off for the start of the cicLAvia bicycle event. I wasn't the only one as…read morethousands of bicyclists arrived in the area for the event. The station is surrounding by a convenience store and some other businesses. I was surprised to see the uptick on security and police officers in the area.

I can't believe I am goving them 5 stars , reason it is clean, no homelesd all over pissing like a…read moredog. The art work is God insane bueautiful, I dpent extra time in there like a kid, I love art with a passion.they sure can use more than one bench to sit on.

The very first train stop going west from the main 7th Street/Metro Center, the Westlake /…read moreMacArthur Park Metro stop is serviced by both the B (Red) and D (Purple) lines. I've passed by this stop many times, either going to K-Town or WeHo, but never had the need to get off until now. It has paddle style toll gates now active. One needs to tap to be able to enter, and it now accepts any tap enabled credit cards for payment ($1.75 fee, free transfers, with $5 daily maximum). The station has one island platform, with one side handling both B and D line trains going west (K-Town and We-Ho) and east (Union Station). This means one can take either line if going east, but must choose the appropriate line if going west. The station does not require a tap to exit, though there has been talk to implement tap-to-exit sometime in the future. Escalators were working this day (the station is about 80 feet deep), with the exit being right across the street from MacArthur Park. Westlake/MacArthur Park Station is one of the five original stations in LA, opening in 1993. It was the original terminus of west bound trains (with Union Station being the eastern end point), serving segment1 (4.4 mile underground rapid transit route) of the Metro Red Line (since renamed the B line). One interesting tidbit is that the lake at MacArthur needed to be drained, to allow construction of a storage area underneath it, as part of the initial implementation of the subway system in 1993.

AFFORDABLE, QUICK TRANSPORTATION! Although the maps can be a little confusing, the LA Metro's E…read moreLine is fairly convenient and accessible. I'd recommend Google mapping the locations of stations as they can be hidden underground and I've seen tourists easily get lost. Heck, I even struggle sometimes! The Metro's E Line fare must be paid in advance or else you won't be let onboard. It's not like other cities where you can easily slide your way in. I'd also recommend taking a friend with you for safety, it can get pretty quiet. Thankfully, I was with someone and the E Line's station was busy. I took a trip to Grand Central Market from my Moxy hotel near Crypto and only had to switch lines once. The entire trip was no more than 12 mins.

How would I know that soon after riding the new configuration of the E Line twice to sporting…read moreevents near USC's campus and ultimately deciding that doing so is a better option than taking either an express bus or a combination of the C and J Lines from Metro's Norwalk Station, USC would drop Notre Dame as an annual football opponent, a truly cowardly move? So after getting comfortable with parking at Atlantic Station and riding the train to the Coliseum, I suddenly no longer need to do so in the near future, because you can bet I won't go to a USC game--especially at the Coliseum--if it's not against Notre Dame. The E Line is great, though. For those of you who don't know, the current E Line is a combination of the former Expo Line in almost its entirety and the Downtown-to-East L.A. portion of the former Gold Line. Metro dug some additional underground tunnels, joined the formerly separate train lines, and now you can travel from Atlantic Station in East L.A. to Downtown Santa Monica Station all on a single fare, without having to change trains. I've never traveled the entirety of the line, but I'm very familiar with the eastern portion. The E Line will become even more useful to me and my family in the future, too, because they plan to run it all the way to Whittier, across the street from the hospital where I was born. For now, it's still useful to me for King games at Staples Center. I've never actually taken it to one, but it's much less hectic to park in Atlantic Station's parking garage than it is to look for street parking downtown--I refuse to pay to park for King games--and the walk from the arena itself to Pico Station is short and direct. When you do ride this line from Atlantic through Exposition Park and back, it's really interesting just to see how many people board and off-board at seemingly random times. The train can go from full to the gills to almost empty in a few stops, only to fill back up two more stops down the line. In other words, a lot of people use the E Line for not only long hauls but to go short distances. It's truly a train line of and for the people.

This is one of the two USC stations on the E, or Expo Line. This station is closer to the entrance…read moreway into the USC campus. A very direct and convenient stop if you're looking to come to campus, or if you're looking to visit the California Science Center on the other side. On weekends, or for major event days, there are ambassadors and sometimes officers that will be standing by the TAP entry gates. Just be sure to tap your fare and you're good to go. Platforms are in the middle of the roadways. You come through by walking over the tracks. There are no safety entry gates like other major stations, so watch the road before you cross over. Safety is always first!

Getting to Exposition Park before the Notre Dame-USC game was a breeze, but after the game, we…read morearrived to what looked like a thousand people waiting in a line (on the street) that doubled back and ran almost the entire length of the East L.A.-bound platform. I was prepared to watch three or four trains arrive and leave before we boarded, but thankfully, I was wrong. I should also mention that while I was crestfallen at the sight of so many people waiting just for the eastbound train, I was also pleasantly surprised that so many L.A. locals would even deign to ride a Metro train, let alone to a USC game. So I was hopeful for the future long-term, but annoyed at what my next hour would be like. Well, all those people lined up in the (still closed-off) street waiting to board the train? They were well behaved, and the "line"--more of a loose clump--moved smoothly as the Metro workers allowed people onto the platform. My worst fears weren't realized, for we boarded the second train that arrived. We happened to end up right in front of a car's rear doors, so my dad and I got seats while everyone else sardine-canned it. Thankfully, most people got off within a few stops, and I wondered at the fact that it seemed like all but two game attendees (USC fans) made it all the way to Atlantic Station, where we also disembarked and saw other USC and Irish fans from other cars on the same train. Now that I've taken Metro's 480 bus from Norwalk Station, Metro's J Line bus from Harbor Freeway Station and Metro's E Line train from Atlantic Station to USC games, I can accurately compare them. I prefer the train just because you're guaranteed a seat at least on the way to the game (and for most of the way back), but the bus stop for both the 480 and the J Line is closer to the L.A. Memorial Coliseum than either of the E Line USC-specific stations, including this one, and most people who use the bus use the J Line rather than the 480. As a station, it's fine. They've made it about as long as possible, and the platform is very roomy so that you don't feel like you'll fall onto the tracks if more people crowd on behind you. They could use more fare machines. About those fares: It's too confusing to add specific amounts to your TAP card. Be aware that if you're adding a special fare, you'll have to go through two transactions rather than being able to add a round-trip fare easily, or maybe it's just too confusing to do a round-trip fare. If you did only buy a one-way fare on the way to this station, I suggest purchasing your return fare right before you leave the station rather than waiting for when you return. You already know what I think of slashes (/'s) in public-transit-station names.

I used to think MTA stood for My Tonsils Ache…read more In fact, MTA = Might Take Ages. The Los Angeles bus service is underrated and popular, and has spent a lot of money trying to turn LA into a city that actually has a good form of public transport infrastructure, but so far not so good, because people haven't really started to see that LA can be easy to get around. And in some ways it isn't, because it is so sprawling and has so many different centers if you will. But they're doing a good job, with a very difficult project, and I'm definitely willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and say that things are improving since I lived there quite some time ago. Anyway, My Tummy Aches.

LA Metro buses and trains are literal trashcans. This is the second time within TWO DAYS I have…read moreseen roaches on the bus. They hardly clean the buses and trains and they let homeless get on the bus with giant filthy bug infested blankets that smell like shit.

$0.50 per fare isn't bad. These buses that route around DtLA are relatively new, clean and driven…read moreby friendly drivers. During the weekday, buses stop at designated locations between 6-8 minutes. Worth taking if you're in DtLA. The typical riders are DtLA locals who work or live in the area.

I have never experienced a transit system where the drivers do not want passengers and they…read moreoutright loathe passengers. DASH drivers are the worst! They will do everything in their power to avoid having to pick up waiting riders.

Sometimes what will determine your train ride on the Los Angeles Metro is either the Blue Line, Red…read moreLine, Green Lines. Certain neighborhoods and areas with sometimes dictate bad behavior on these Metro rides. I have never had a bad experience on any of these trains. Security and Sherriffs are beefing up security on these Metro lines too. Its always a good thing.

Called the security line to let them know that somebody was smoking on the train. Looked like they…read morewere homeless. No security came to remove the person. The public can be deranged and lunacy is rampant. With no security around on a Saturday...you basically are gambling with your life. Used to ride the gold line when it was new. About 8 months the homeless people were sleeping on the train. I stopped going. Several years later I thought I would try again. Well, the train was nice and clean but the lack of security and public decency doesn't exist!

Was looking for the nearest Metro Customer Center to turn in student TAP card applications. Once I…read morefigured out where it is located, in the corner of the mall next to a TimeWarner and Police Station on Level One, it took just a few minutes to handle the applications. The lady at the counter was nice and friendly. After verifying the info, she processed the paperwork and handed me temporary IDs that the kids can start using until the permanent cards are mailed out. Takes about 5-6 weeks or so.

The guy who works here is a stickler when it comes to the rules but he's very professional and…read morenice. I had to update my review because the metro customer center is so awesome for giving me such a big discount. Only $20 for unlimited bus and train rides for 30 days. I don't think anyone who works here or represents this company made their yelp page with inaccurate hours. It might have been a customer.

Next to no police presence, mad max inspired drivers. Trucks using all lanes not staying to right…read more Idiots that can't comprehend the car pool lane is not the fast lane. Tailgating at over speed limit. People preoccupied or under the influence weaving from their lanes, especially late at night! It's amazing how many people can't stay in their lane. What does a 502 cost nowadays? Guess it doesn't matter since there are no cops in sight, those you may see are speeding by , likely ending their shifts.

2/15/26 It's a love/hate relationship, really. This freeway gets me where I need to go but…read more.. It could be cantankerous during rush hour. Funny, how it's called "rush-hour" when nobody's rushing during this time, Mostly, I am a passenger so I get to do some sightseeing while being driven by Hubby (okay I am a passenger all the time with him. I'd be a menace to society if I drove). This freeway runs Santa Monica to Florida. Road trip!!!!! Be safe out there y'all