The City of Angels · Los Angeles is expanding its Metro Rail network rapidly, now connecting Downtown LA, Hollywood, Santa Monica and LAX, making car-free tourist travel increasingly practical.
Navigate Los Angeles with CityNav →Los Angeles is expanding its Metro Rail network rapidly, now connecting Downtown LA, Hollywood, Santa Monica and LAX, making car-free tourist travel increasingly practical.
Best pass for tourists: TAP card with day pass
Los Angeles has 6 public transit lines, including 2 metro/subway lines. CityNav supports all of them for offline and real-time navigation.
+ 15 more stations supported in CityNav
Los Angeles has 6 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station — and when you're underground or off the grid, offline timetables keep you moving without any internet connection.
2 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals
4 lines — offline timetables included, no signal needed
Bus routes across Los Angeles — plan your journey before you board
From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Los Angeles has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
AR walking directions via CityNav
Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Los Angeles.
Open CityNav — Free →Landing soon? These guides compare every way to get from the airport into Los Angeles — trains, buses and taxis with prices, times and luggage tips.
✈️ Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)All transport options to central Los Angeles — comparedEmergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Los Angeles — all on one page that works offline in the CityNav app.
Open Los Angeles Safety Centre →Los Angeles's transit maps, timetables and Safety Centre work fully offline in CityNav. Download the app before you board and you can navigate from the moment you land — no roaming data, no airport Wi-Fi needed.
Yes, for major tourist areas. The Red/Purple Line serves Hollywood and Downtown; the Expo Line reaches Santa Monica; the Crenshaw/K Line connects to LAX. Many suburban attractions still require a car, but the network is expanding rapidly.
Take the free LAX Connector shuttle to Aviation/LAX station, board the Crenshaw/K Line toward Downtown, change at Rosa Parks for the Blue Line to 7th/Metro Center, then take the Red/Purple Line to Hollywood. Allow 60–90 minutes. A TAP card covers the full journey.
No — LA Metro Rail runs from approximately 5am until midnight on weekdays, with reduced weekend hours. Night Owl bus lines cover major corridors overnight. Outside Metro hours, rideshare services are typically needed.