USC game/ LA Metro system

[Psu00]

Never been to LA. Looking at getting around town without needing to drive (if possible- at least from LAX to Coliseum and back). Don’t know anything about the LA Metro system. Is it feasible to use? Are there any stations or lines to avoid? Thanks.

 

[PSUFBFAN]

Never been to LA. Looking at getting around town without needing to drive (if possible- at least from LAX to Coliseum and back). Don’t know anything about the LA Metro system. Is it feasible to use? Are there any stations or lines to avoid? Thanks.

Have you ever tried using Google maps to investigate various transportation alternatives such as by car, train/bus, etc. from one location to another?

Hint: public transportation from LAX to the Coliseum would be a poor choice.

 

[psuro]

We are staying in Culver City snd raking the E Line which drops you right at the Coluseum.

i think your best bet is to take a cab uner or shuttle from LAc. There was also an Airport Bus which i think went towards Pasadena area. Not sure if it still exists.

You will simply have to accept that LA is the biggest metro area that will host a conference game. Chicago (Northwestern) is close but it goes not have the sprawl that LA goes.

Check out the metro map and plan accordingly.

 

[Psu00]

We are staying in Culver City snd raking the E Line which drops you right at the Coluseum.

i think your best bet is to take a cab uner or shuttle from LAc. There was also an Airport Bus which i think went towards Pasadena area. Not sure if it still exists.

You will simply have to accept that LA is the biggest metro area that will host a conference game. Chicago (Northwestern) is close but it goes not have the sprawl that LA goes.

Check out the metro map and plan accordingly.

Yeah, I checked the metro map. I didn’t know how good it was or if there were certain stops you just stay away from. I’ve heard all the disaster stories of driving in LA and the horrible traffic delays so I was looking to see if this was any better. Doesn’t sound like it.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Uber

 

[JWB389]

Yeah, I checked the metro map. I didn’t know how good it was or if there were certain stops you just stay away from. I’ve heard all the disaster stories of driving in LA and the horrible traffic delays so I was looking to see if this was any better. Doesn’t sound like it.

It takes a long time to get anywhere by car in LA.

Just got back from a week in LA. Wife did a great job planning everything. I asked a similar question to her. In her research, she determined that it would be unwise for us to use public transportation in LA. And we regularly take the subway in NY and Philly. Take that for what it’s worth.

If I did it again, I would still rent a car, even with the traffic challenges.

 

[NittPicker]

I read the LAX terminal will soon be connected to the metro via a people mover which leads to a new metro line. Of course that won't help next week but it's something to keep in mind for future games. A person could pick out a hotel near any metro station and ride to the Coliseum or out to Pasadena (with a game day shuttle to the stadium). As for a car rental, much would depend upon how long the visit is and how much sightseeing a person wanted to do.