A one-day trip to downtown Los Angeles by public transport starts with checking Metro connections and arrival times, then building the day around the service available.
From Jet Inn, Los Angeles city centre is about an 18-minute drive, and Metro Lines 487 and 489 run between Downtown Los Angeles and Sierra Madre Villa Station. Travelers arriving by air can plan the airport-to-hotel leg with this guide to getting from LAX to Jet Inn.
- Metro provides a Trip Planner, real-time arrivals, timetables and service alerts.
- Payment options include TAP cards and physical or digital credit and debit cards.
- The regular one-way fare is $1.75; free transfers apply within two hours when you tap to pay.
- The daily fare cap is $5, and the 7-day fare cap is $18.
How do you plan a public transport trip to downtown Los Angeles?
Use Metro’s trip-planning tools to check the route and service for the day. The connection between Downtown Los Angeles and Sierra Madre Villa Station gives you a starting point, but it does not establish a full itinerary through the city.
Before leaving, check the Trip Planner, real-time arrival information, timetables and service alerts. If you’re setting out from this motel in Inglewood, let current route details guide your choice of stations and connections rather than assuming a particular line serves your starting point.
What should you know about Metro fares and payment?
Metro’s regular one-way fare is $1.75, with free transfers within two hours when you tap to pay. Payment options include TAP cards and physical or digital credit and debit cards.
The daily fare cap is $5: after three paid rides in one day, additional rides are free. The 7-day fare cap is $18. Children under age 6 may ride free with a fare-paying adult.
For a broader look at getting around Inglewood and Los Angeles, compare the available travel options with planned stops and current transit service.
How can you shape the day around Metro service?
Start by checking the journey to downtown, then use real-time arrivals and service alerts to decide how to sequence stops. Metro’s published schedule and map page includes bus timetables and route descriptions for Lines 180, 260/261 and 501; check whether any fit your plans before relying on them.
Lines 487 and 489 run between Downtown Los Angeles and Sierra Madre Villa Station. Use the Trip Planner to check the details relevant to your destination and travel time.
Before you go
Transit routes, fares and service information can change, so check the official site before you go: use Metro’s trip-planning tools and schedule and map information to confirm your journey.
FAQs
Can you travel between downtown Los Angeles and Sierra Madre Villa Station by Metro?
Metro Lines 487 and 489 run between Downtown Los Angeles and Sierra Madre Villa Station. Check current service details before planning around them.
What payment methods can you use on Metro?
Payment options include TAP cards and physical or digital credit and debit cards.
Are transfers free on Metro?
Transfers are free within two hours when you tap to pay.
Can children ride Metro free?
Children under age 6 may ride free with a fare-paying adult.