Metro Rail Overview
LA Metro operates a growing rail network that connects many of the 2028 Olympic venues. It is not comprehensive — some venues require buses or rideshare connections — but for the major event corridors, Metro is the most reliable and affordable option, especially on high-demand event days when traffic and rideshare surge pricing are significant factors.
Key Rail Lines for the 2028 Olympics
| Line | Color | Key Venues/Areas | Key Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Line | Blue/Gold | Long Beach Arena, El Dorado Park area, Pasadena (Rose Bowl), Santa Anita | 7th/Metro Center ↔ Downtown Long Beach; Union Station ↔ Sierra Madre Villa |
| B Line | Red | Hollywood, Universal City, North Hollywood | Union Station ↔ North Hollywood via Hollywood/Highland |
| C/K Lines | Green/Crenshaw | Inglewood (SoFi Stadium area), LAX connection | Redondo Beach ↔ Norwalk; Expo/Crenshaw ↔ LAX (Aviation/LAX) |
| D Line | Purple | Koreatown, Westwood/UCLA (verify 2026 extension) | Union Station ↔ Wilshire/Western (+ planned Westwood extension) |
| E Line | Expo | USC area, Santa Monica, UCLA connection | 7th/Metro Center ↔ Downtown Santa Monica |
| L Line | Gold | Pasadena (Rose Bowl), Arcadia (Santa Anita) | Union Station ↔ Sierra Madre Villa/Azusa |
Fares
LA Metro fares as of 2026: $1.75 per ride. Day passes and multi-day passes available. TAP card required — purchase at station vending machines ($2 card fee + load fare). Contactless payment also accepted on most Metro equipment.
- Single ride: $1.75
- Day pass: $5.00
- 7-day pass: $25.00 (verify current price at metro.net)
- Monthly pass: $100.00 (not practical for visitors)
- TAP card fee: $2.00 (reusable)
During the Olympics, Metro may offer special event passes or pricing. Monitor metro.net for announcements.
Venue Routes
SoFi Stadium (Opening/Closing Ceremonies, Athletics)
Metro K Line (Crenshaw) to planned Hollywood Park station. Extension status: verify at metro.net. Alternative: A Line to Rosa Parks station, transfer to K Line, then shuttle.
Crypto.com Arena (Basketball, Boxing)
Metro A or E Line to 7th/Metro Center — 5 min walk. Most direct venue from Downtown hotels.
Rose Bowl (Football/Soccer)
Metro A Line (Gold) to Memorial Park in Pasadena, then event day shuttle (~$3–5). From 7th/Metro Center: ~40 min.
Long Beach Arena (Weightlifting, Wrestling, Judo)
Metro A Line (Blue) to Downtown Long Beach station — 10 min walk. From 7th/Metro Center: ~60 min.
UCLA Campus (Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis)
Metro D Line to Westwood/UCLA (verify 2026 extension status). Otherwise: E Line to Expo/Bundy + Big Blue Bus to campus.
Honda Center, Anaheim (Ice Hockey, Figure Skating)
Metrolink (separate from Metro) Orange County Line from Union Station to Anaheim-Canyon/ARTIC: ~50 min.
Santa Anita Park (Equestrian)
Metro A Line (Gold) to Arcadia station — 10–15 min walk. From Union Station: ~40 min.