How to Get Around Los Angeles from the Rose Bowl Motel Area

A car or rideshare can suit direct trips, while Metro and buses work for journeys that fit the rail and bus network. Walking times vary considerably by destination.

For farther trips, compare walking with driving and check which transit connections fit your route. If you are driving to the stadium, the Rose Bowl Stadium parking and arrival guide covers parking and arrival.

Los Angeles Metro links rail lines and buses across the region, but your route depends on which station and service connect best with your destination. The network has six train lines and 115 stations, with bus connections at each station.

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. Route 212 connects Hawthorne/Lennox Station and Hollywood/Highland Station via La Brea Avenue.

First decide whether driving or rideshare to a station makes sense for your trip, then use Metro’s schedules and maps to plan the rail and bus legs. Service details can change, so check the official site before you go.

A TAP card is a reloadable way to pay fares on Metro buses and rail. You can also use a supported digital wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay. Metro accepts TAP cards on buses and at rail stations.

Regular-fare riders can use Metro’s TAP payment option on Metro and 26 additional transit agencies in Los Angeles County. Children under age 6 may ride Metro free with a fare-paying adult. A valid Metrolink ticket can be scanned at Metro Rail fare gates or shown to a bus operator when boarding.

Participating colleges offer discounted transit passes directly on campus. One monthly EZ Transit Pass provides local service on 23 transit agencies across the region. Metro buses and trains include accessibility features designed to support safe and independent travel. If an elevator is out of service, riders may take a bus to the next station at no cost.

Driving or rideshare can save time on direct trips, particularly when a destination is not close to a useful transit connection. For airport transfers, the LAX-to-Rose Bowl Motel area transfer guide focuses on that journey.

Metro Micro may help with a first or last leg where it operates. Its service covers eight specific areas in Los Angeles County, and trips or connections to bus and rail cost $2.50; discounts may be available to eligible riders. Check Metro’s official information for its service areas and current details.

For Pasadena and central Los Angeles, compare a direct drive with a transit route rather than assuming one mode will work best for every stop.

Pasadena-area landmarks include Rose Bowl Stadium, Norton Simon Museum of Art and Castle Green. Group stops by area, then check Metro’s maps and schedules for connections between them. The station and route information above can help you identify a rail or bus option; confirm service for your travel day.