Can you live in LA without a car?

Los Angeles is a very different kind of city. It covers a much bigger area and has less than half the density of San Francisco. However, there are some good public transportation options, including a subway. If you live and work near subway or light rail stations you could live without a car.



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The Los Angeles Metro is affordable, relatively easy to use, and services most of Los Angeles County and its top attractions. The public transit system consists of Metro Buses, DASH Buses, and Metro Rail Trains. To ride these buses, trains, and subways, we recommend purchasing a reusable TAP Card.

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But in general LA is not a walking city, its a car city - neighborhoods might only be a few square miles and you can walk within them, but distances between non-adjoining neighborhoods will generally be too far to walk (for instance, the center of Hollywood to the center of Beverly Hills is nearly a 5 mile walk).

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Many neighborhoods, such as Downtown LA, Santa Monica, and Westwood, have highly walkable streets with plenty of amenities nearby. Additionally, LA has an extensive public transit system that can help you get around without a car.

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Los Angeles is home to one of the country's best public transportation networks, including subways, light-rail, buses and shuttles to nearly every corner of the Greater Los Angeles area. The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is making it easier than ever to discover L.A. without a car.

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Public transportation is reliable in cities and towns Buses are usually the cheapest and slowest option, but you'll typically find extensive metro-area networks around big cities. In San Diego, for example, municipal trolleys operate on three lines as far south as the Mexican border.

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1. New York City. If you're thinking about moving to New York with no car, you'll be in good company. New York is one of the country's most navigable urban areas in terms of walkability, and its public transportation system tallies more than 3.8 billion rides every year.

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