The City of Angels. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.
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 provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.
+ 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 when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.
2 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals
4 lines — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection
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
Choosing a navigation app for sightseeing? Read our transparent CityNav vs Google Maps comparison, including the features each app does better.
Read the best places to visit in Los Angeles →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 — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.
Open Los Angeles Safety Centre →Download CityNav before you fly to keep Los Angeles's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.
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.