How do you get around LA without a car?

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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The newly expanded subway may not go everywhere, but for $5 a day it offers a gridlock-free way to get to plenty of great places. Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist, focusing on budget-friendly tips and journeys.

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Let's get this out of the way: living in LA without a car is decidedly not impossible. Go figure. Despite everything you've heard, LA does, indeed have a public transit system.

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Metro Rail Red Line is the most useful for tourists and visitors. This line links Downtown Union Station to North Hollywood via Hollywood and Universal City. It also connects with the Blue, Expo and Orange lines. Purple Line connects Downtown Los Angeles to Westlake and Koreatown.

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The Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus will take you to almost anything you might want to see in L.A., and you can start hopping on from a stop near wherever you're staying in Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, Santa Monica or Downtown L.A. It doesn't go to the Getty Center, Getty Villa, or Disneyland, ...

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With lots of caution, yes, Los Angeles can be a safe destination for solo female travelers. Los Angeles has a long history of gangs and violence, which is a valid concern for any visitor. Crime in L.A. has steadily decreased over the last 30 years, however, 2019 and 2020 marked a 20% jump in the murder rate.

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Accommodation makes up a big chunk of your travel budget when visiting LA, but you can save money by avoiding popular areas like Beverly Hills and Malibu. Districts like Koreatown, located between Hollywood and downtown, offer a mix of budget-friendly hotels, hostels, and guesthouses within its vibrant neighborhood.

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In Los Angeles, a taxi costs $2.85 for the first 1/9 of a mile, 30 cents for each additional 1/9 mile, and 30 cents for every 37 seconds of wait time. UberX, however, charges no base fare, 28 cents per minute, and 80 cents per mile. (There's a booking fee of $2.30.)

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This 3-day Los Angeles itinerary includes...
  1. Universal Studios Hollywood.
  2. Universal Citywalk (free!)
  3. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood.
  4. Madame Tussauds Hollywood.
  5. Behind-The-Scenes Hollywood Tour.
  6. Dolby Theatre® Guided Tour.
  7. Pacific Park.
  8. Malibu Celebrity Homes Tour.


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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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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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According to crime stats and social media reports, the area south of I-10 might get a little more dangerous, so don't go walking there at night. You can walk around at night in the neighborhoods, but avoid walking down alleys or dark streets, like you would any city. Stay on lighted paths near people.

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Safe neighborhoods in Los Angeles Most tourist areas are safe for families such as Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and West LA. It is of course recommended that visitors apply common sense and remain aware of their belongings in crowded tourist sites such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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If you rent a car in LA but only plan to use it now and then during your trip, Uber probably will be cheaper. If you intend on driving around every day, rent a car in LA could be cheaper.

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The average price for this trip is $39. Open the Uber app and input Beverly Hills CA in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.

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If you rent a car in LA but only plan to use it now and then during your trip, Uber probably will be cheaper. If you intend on driving around every day, rent a car in LA could be cheaper.

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