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Walking is always a great way to explore the city! All conference hotels are within a 5–10 minute walk of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Plan ahead to walk with a friend or colleague to conference special events.
LA Metro's reloadable TAP card works on Metro Rail, Metro Bus, Metro Bike Share, DASH, Big Blue Bus, Culver CityBus, and 20+ other transit agencies across LA County. Pick one up at any Metro Rail station vending machine for $2.
Single ride: $1.75 · Day pass: $5 · 2-hour free transfers between lines.
TAP app on iPhone Android / Google Wallet Apple WatchPico Station (E A Lines) sits directly across South Figueroa Street from the Convention Center's main entrance—no crossing major roads, no shuttle needed.
E Line Expo Line
Pico Station is your Convention Center stop. Runs from East LA through Downtown to Santa Monica Pier. Also serves Exposition Park, USC, and Culver City. Perfect for a post-conference beach day.
Direct to LACC ✓A Line Blue Line
Connects Union Station (Amtrak/FlyAway arrivals) south through Downtown to Long Beach. Pico Station is two stops from 7th/Metro Center. Also reaches Exposition Park one stop south.
Union Station connectionC + K Line
Both serve the new LAX/Metro Transit Center (opened June 2025)—your direct, $1.75 connection from the airport. Take either line, transfer at Expo Park/USC for Pico Station.
LAX → LACC ✓B + D Line
Subway lines serving Hollywood, Koreatown, and Downtown. The D Line extension (Phase 1, 2026) adds Wilshire/La Brea and Wilshire/Fairfax—great for LACMA. Transfer to E Line at 7th/Metro Center.
Hollywood & WestsideQuick Rail Reference
Santa Monica Beach: E Line from Pico, ~35 min, $1.75 · Hollywood: A to 7th/Metro, transfer B Line, ~30 min · Getty Center: E Line to Santa Monica, Metro Micro uphill · Griffith Park: B/D Line to Vermont/Sunset · Grand Central Market: A Line to Pershing Square, ~12 min
Plan any trip using the LA Metro Trip Planner or Google Maps (select “Transit”).
Metro Bike Share has a station right in front of West Hall of the Convention Center on S. Figueroa between 12th and Pico—no extra walk needed. With 150+ stations and 1,500 regular and electric bikes available 24/7 across Downtown, Central LA, Hollywood, and the Westside, it's the greenest way to hop between nearby destinations.
Local Favorite — Bike the Ballona Creek Path
Rent a Metro Bike and follow the Ballona Creek Bike Path from near the Convention Center to Marina del Rey and the beach—about 8 miles, mostly flat, entirely off-street. Return by E Line from Santa Monica. Ideal for the day before or after the conference.
Several bus options serve the Convention Center directly. Combined with Metro Rail, they give you full access to the city without needing a car.
DASH Bus — Route F
LADOT's DASH Bus Route F stops along Figueroa St. directly adjacent to the Convention Center and LA LIVE. Free with Metro TAP card on transfer. Great for short hops around Downtown without waiting for Metro Rail.
Often free with TAP ✓Metro Bus
Lines 30, 81, 442, 460, and the Silver Line stop near the Convention Center. Use the Metro Trip Planner or Google Maps to find your route. Fares covered by TAP card.
Citywide accessMetro Micro
On-demand shared rides (up to 9 passengers) in 8 zones across LA County. $2.50 base fare. Best for first/last-mile connections from Metro stations, including the UCLA/Westwood zone near the Getty Center.
$2.50 base fareShared E-Scooters
LADOT-permitted electric scooters (Bird, Lime, and others) available throughout Downtown LA. Ideal for quick last-mile trips from rail stations. Helmet strongly recommended and legally required in some areas.
Low-emissions ✓All prices are approximate. TAP card fares include free 2-hour transfers between Metro Rail and Metro Bus lines.
| Mode | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Rail (TAP card) | $1.75/ride or $5 day pass | All major destinations |
| DASH Bus Route F | Free with TAP transfer | Short Downtown hops |
| Metro Bike Share | Monthly/annual pass or per-ride | Short trips, beach runs, Ballona Path |
| Metro Micro | $2.50 base fare | First/last mile in service zones |
| E-Scooter | ~$1 unlock + $0.25/min | Quick last-mile, flat terrain |
| Uber / Lyft | $12–$40+ by distance | Late night, luggage, larger groups |
| Convention Center Parking | $27–$42 flat rate/day | Not recommended—use transit |
ADA & Accessible Options
All Metro Rail stations and buses are ADA accessible with level boarding, elevators, and audio/visual announcements. Metro's Access Services provides paratransit for riders unable to use fixed-route transit—book trips in advance at accessla.org.
For conference-specific accessibility accommodations, contact Conferences@asla.org by August 4, 2026.
More info at Discover Los Angeles Transit Guide →