From Jet Inn’s side of Los Angeles, Inglewood’s Metro stations offer a starting point for trips across the city by rail and bus. Hyde Park station is about 5 minutes by car from the motel.
- Metro has six train lines and 115 stations, with bus connections at each station.
- TAP cards and digital wallets work on Metro buses and at rail stations.
- Metro Micro serves eight areas in Los Angeles County for $2.50.
Start with the Inglewood location
Inglewood gives you access to Metro stations and connections for trips around Los Angeles. A motel in Inglewood is also within driving reach of destinations such as SoFi Stadium and Kia Forum.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 14 minutes by car from the motel.
For airport transfers, the guide to getting from LAX to Jet Inn focuses on that trip.
If you’re going to a game or show, local transit and arrival details can help you plan your route.
The SoFi Stadium arrival and transport guide covers getting to the venue.
How do you get from Inglewood to nearby Metro stations?
Hyde Park station is about 5 minutes by car from the motel; Fairview Heights and Downtown Inglewood are other nearby Metro stations. From Hyde Park, use Metro connections to continue your trip; you can also pair a station visit with Randy’s Donuts, about 8 minutes away by car.
Metro’s network has six train lines and 115 stations, with Metro bus connections at each station. For trips farther north, the B Line runs between North Hollywood and Union Station, stopping at Hollywood/Western, Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland. Hollywood/Western is also served by Metro bus routes 180, 207 and 217.
Metro Route 212 connects Hawthorne/Lennox Station with Hollywood/Highland Station via La Brea Avenue. Check the current Metro map and schedules to see which station and connection suit your route.
Using TAP and checking fares
TAP is a reloadable fare card for Metro bus and rail, and Metro accepts it on buses and at rail stations. You can use a physical card or a digital wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Metro’s TAP payment option also works for regular-fare riders on Metro and 26 additional transit agencies in Los Angeles County. A monthly EZ Transit Pass provides local service on 23 transit agencies across the region. Participating colleges offer discounted transit passes directly on campus.
Children under age 6 may ride Metro free with a fare-paying adult. Valid Metrolink tickets can be scanned at Metro Rail fare gates or shown to a bus operator when boarding.
Metro Micro offers trips or connections to bus and rail in eight areas in Los Angeles County for $2.50; discounts may be available to eligible riders. The service areas and fares can change, so check the official site before you go.
When buses, driving or rideshare make sense
Metro buses connect with rail at every station, making a bus-to-train trip another way to reach destinations beyond Inglewood. Route 212 links Hawthorne/Lennox with Hollywood/Highland via La Brea Avenue, while routes 180, 207 and 217 serve Hollywood/Western.
Driving is another option for destinations around Inglewood, including Randy’s Donuts and the Wende Museum of the Cold War.
Metro buses and trains include accessibility features designed to support safe and independent travel. If an elevator is out of service, you may take a bus to the next station at no cost.
Planning trips to central Los Angeles and the coast
Metro’s six-line network and bus connections at each station offer options for building a route into central Los Angeles. Check current maps and schedules before setting out.
Metro provides line schedules and maps through its schedules page. Service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
For a day by the water, compare the different settings in this guide to Venice Beach and Santa Monica before choosing your destination.
FAQs
Which Metro station is closest by car?
Hyde Park station is about 5 minutes by car from the motel. Downtown Inglewood and Fairview Heights are also Metro stations in the area.
Can you use a phone to pay for Metro?
Yes. Metro accepts digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as physical TAP cards.
Does Metro connect buses and trains?
Metro bus connections are available at each of its 115 stations. The network has six train lines.
Is Metro accessible?
Metro buses and trains include accessibility features. If an elevator is out of service, riders may take a bus to the next station at no cost.