Welcome to Harbor Gateway Transit Center…read more Located in that city I was born in, Gardena. Truly was not sure where I was, but it's a across from a Home Depot, no lights or real intersection, but a super hub for the LA Metro bus system, including the J Line (aka Silver). Just off the 110 Freeway, by the 91 and nearby the 405 on 182nd Street. I was pleasantly surprised to see they layout here. Easy to navigate, plenty of signs and like a lot of others have mentioned efficient. Times for frequency on weekends are the worst. It was giving, " All he cares about is school and his mom and his friends (and work)." Does the LA Metro not realize people like to enjoy the weekend also after a long hard week? Thankfully I wasn't going to much further from here and caught a ride over to Redondo Beach. The area is a little rough around the edges, but pretty updated and cleaned up where it counts. Definitely should be some safer walking and crossing areas, outside the Transit Center. Public restrooms are available. Parking is also available if commuting with roughly 1,000 spots. LA Metro workers often around and visible. Great way to get to events, work and functions. Hope times, frequencies and connections improve in the future. You can't predict traffic, incidents or human circumstances, but you (LA Metro) can plan better for transfers and smoother rides from point A to B on their end.

I attend 10 to 15 LA Kings games every hockey season. I take the Silver, J Line, bus from the…read moretransit center to Crypto Arena downtown. It is easy, safe, and convenient. On weekday afternoons, there is a bus every 5 minutes. On weekends, they run every 15. We arrive back to the transit center after 10 pm at times and I never feel unsafe. A ride home if I have had a couple drinks is way cheaper than parking Downtown. It is also a quick bus ride to BMO Stadium and the Coliseum.

One elevator... that wasn't working and you had to climb all those stairs which played in my favor…read moresince I have been doing walking aerobics but not for those who are in wheelchairs or mobile chairs. Standing on the Rosecrans side street don't have any benches or something to shield you from the sun. The ride was awesome on the silver line bus. The tap vending machine wasn't working at the Harbor Transitway and Slauson Other then that...Metro is doing a good job.

If you haven't tried the Silver Line/Silver Streak to Downtown LA from El Monte Station, you must…read more Since it travels in a dedicated busway along the 10 freeway to CSULA, County USC hospital, and then Union Station, it is lightning fast -- 15 minutes from El Monte to Union Station, which is definitely faster than driving. Metro should publicize this service more (but they don't). You can also park at El Monte for $2/weekday, or $39/mo (and free on weekends), which is a fraction of what it costs to park in Downtown LA. Staples Center/Crypto.com parking starts at $30-$35, if you can find it. Give it a try. You won't regret it once you get the hang of it.

Metro K Line to LAX (Redondo Beach)…read more This line has changed from a straight shot to or from Redondo Beach to Norwalk. Now you must hop on and off the K LINE and exit the LAX drop off just to connect to the green line. It's frustrating but it must be done to get on the green line. Overall, this train is ok compared to the blue and red line. Warning, you will encounter all types of people that are crazy, deranged, violent, smelly, loud, strange, weird etc.. You name it. Overall, it's a solid line for commuting from Point A-B. It's safe pertaining to engineering and train conductors. The people inside determines your experience. Ride at your own risk. This is probably the most convenient way to go to LAX from Redondo Beach.

Big LA Metro Nostalgia - I remember being a kid when this station was built not to far from my late…read moreGrandma's place in Redondo Beach, the summer of 95'. Maybe Cruel Summer by Bananarama was playing on my walkman, and/or some Fantasy by Mariah Carey... just maybe. This station still has easy parking (free) and connection access to local city Metro services, also smooth access for ride share. There isn't much directly next to Redondo Beach Station, but it's a very short commute to the Best Buys of my youth, Lawndale High where many old friends attended, local city parks, eateries, Manhattan Beach and a elevated dive bar I like, Artesia Bar. Stairs, escalator and elevator access available as this is an high above ground station, similar to Expo/Sepulveda Station, if you know it. TAP kiosk for balance, refill and purchasing of LA Metro Tap cards, though you can also download and use the TAP app with a digital card. It's the last stop on the K Line if traveling on the Pink train from Expo/Crenshaw, or the first if commuting. I'm not on this side of town or the MTA too often, but when I am, I definitely don't mind boarding or exiting at Redondo Beach Station.

Southbay yelpers this is the coolest bus! These buses rock the public transit world! They kick…read moreass!! MAX is actually part of the Torrance Transit sytem but riding these buses is such a different experience from most Torrance Transit and other buses for that matter. The MAX buses (www.maxbus.com) operate from San Pedro to El Segundo, traveling through Manhattan Beach, Lomita, Palos Verdes, Hermosa, Carson, Gardena and Lawndale. They don't run as often as I'd like them too, but they are the cleanest buses you will ever see. Comfortable cushioned seats-i've never seen seats like these on a bus - with reading lights-unfrickin' heard of in LA, no crappy i pissed on the seats smell to them either-Big Blue Bus please take note of this. I'm waiting for a butler to come by or a passenger next to me to ask 'if I have any grey poupon'. MAX BUSES TO LAX: Take the #2 bus to the Aviation Green Line Station and hop a free 'G' bus to the Airport. I take this bus from time to time. And the bus driver takes the time to start a conversation with me. Now when she sees me riding my bike to work, she actually toots her horn and waves at me. LA needs more MAX buses-we need one to stop right in front of my place ; )

I never thought I would actually want to use a route again and again and again... MAX bus is the…read moreonly one I can think of beside the BART in the San Francisco Bay area. I had a morning class at El Camino one summer; I was expecting to ride the Torrance #5 bus but no, a MAX bus came instead. I asked if this bus makes a stop at El Camino. She said with the most cherriest tone I have ever heard from a bus driver, "Yes! Hop on!" Wow. Never met such an enthusiastic driver! I took this route for the entire Summer school. Sometimes I'd miss the bus coming while I was reading my morning papers and they'd stop and wait for me. Then I'd say, "Oops! Sorry for taking so long, but thank you for waiting!" Wow. Another time I was so tired in the morning from waking at 6am (I'm a late & heavy sleeper) I'd nod off to sleep, then fall asleep right on the bench. The driver was nice enough to get off the bus and stroke me on the shoulder, so gently waking me up... unlike my actual mother who'd would pull the covers and slap me awake... Sometimes in the afternoon, I'd go straight to my friend's house in San Pedro from either the School or from my usual transfer point at Crenshaw & Pacific Coast. However there is a downside. It only operates in one direction per day. North bound in the morning then South bound in the afternoon.

Global Access reservationist are very rude and they lie to you. The dispatcher don't even know what…read morethey are doing half of the time and they blame the drivers. I have never had problems with any other region but the southern region they give me nothing but headaches. I have even been stranded by them a few times and not because of me but because thry leave before my actual pick up

Shirley was the driver. 100% professional, respectful, courteous, with a warm, caring personality…read more GPI should be thankful to have such a gracious employee.

This review is primarily for the parking lot attached to this line at 120th and Crenshaw (just…read moresouth of the 105). It's been good with me! This is often where organizers have you park when you're going on a bus trip. I've never had any issues parking here. I always find my car just how I left it. :) I've only ridden the metro line - always starting from this point - twice and I had a great experience each time! I drive a LOT so this method of public transportation with lots of stops and cool areas to go is great with me! Sure - you have some questionable characters that may make you clutch your purse - but that's public transportation, baby! Adds spice to the journey!

BEWARE METRO PARKING AUTHORITY. They are refusing to dismiss a parking ticket I received at a…read moredifferent station (same rules) on a technicality even though I proved I paid the fee through the parking app. Continuing to fight this injustice would cost more money. Also you are now required to enter your TAP card number when parking to prove you are a Metro rider and not just using the lot (this was not my issue; I paid the fee and also rode the train).

The Metro Green Line is a solid mode of transportation…read more The TAP CARD is a decent system, 'tho without any staff to help through the purchasing of tickets, it can be challenging for tourists and visitors, especially those from not only out of town, but especially those from out of the country who may have language barrier issues and require assistance. It's not well explained and it should be as simple as how the Nor Cal BART system has it showing from the departing place you are currently at, how much exactly it costs to get to each destination and fees for changing colored train lines if transfers are required. It should be that simple to lay out and explain. Otherwise, everyone is probably just buying the $6 All-Day Tap Card. The Redondo Station is really nice, the parking lot is near Tommy's Burgers, the VW Dealership and Costco. Parking is FREE, I'm not sure if it's secured or not and speculate those who park there are parking for a longer term, so opportunistic criminals probably know that ('tho it's heavily traveled and occupied so there's witnesses galore and it's not that secluded). Be smart. Be safe. Especially in the early morning or late at night. Don't leave valuables neither visible nor stored inside if you can avoid it. This train station is clean, and it probably gets "worst" from here as it travels from the suburban feeling South Bay beach cities through the urban jungle known as Los Angeles and all of the lower socio-economic areas, so you'll see some sketchy folk (read the signs about not using your cell phones to avoid grab n' snatch thieves who will yank your phone from your hands and run out of the exit door quickly if you're not paying attention). If you show fear, and look nervous, you'll appear to be a ripe victim, so be confident and aware of your surroundings. Don't look around or up. Don't stare at people. Keep to yourself. The seats are comfortable, and know that some seats are sideways (reserved for elderly and handicapped) and others are turned backwards (and forwards) since the train goes in both directions, not a circle. People bring their bikes inside the train too. I was going to the Chinatown area, so took the Green to the Blue to the Red and the end of the line is Union Station. It took about 1 hour, and we went by El Segundo, parts of 'tha 'hood", and even the LA Convention Center and Staples Center, which is good to know how easy it is to get to downtown and avoid both traffic, gas and parking expenses.

I use the Green Line almost weekly to avoid traffic, parking and driving to Downtown. The Redondo…read moreStation is at the west end of the line and Norwalk is the East end of the line. The parking at the Redondo station is almost always empty and I have parked there, took the green line to the LAX station and used their free shuttle to LAX to avoid airport parking costs. I have asked parking security if there was a maximum amount of days you can park there and he said no. This is a safe lot too because it is by the Northrup Grumman building and it is not a place where people hang out. Usually though I am taking the Green Line to the Blue line to go to Staples Center. The Pico exit from the Blue Line is 1/2 block from Staples and it makes it an easy commute. It costs $3 for a day pass and you do not have to worry about traffic or $20 parking either (it takes about 45 minutes to go from Redondo to Pico station) From the Redondo/Marine Station you can catch the Beach Cities Transit: Northern Route #102 operates between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., on 20 to 45 minute headways, serving the Redondo Beach Pier, Civic Center, Redondo Union High School, Beach Cities Health District, South Bay Galleria, aerospace companies in North Redondo and the Marine Avenue Greenline station. Pacific Coaster Route 109 operates between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., on 20-40 minute headways serving the Redondo Beach Riviera Village, Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach, Downtown Manhattan Beach, Downtown El Segundo, the Metro Aviation Green line Station and the LAX City Bus Center. www.redondo.org/depts/bdtpm/transit/beach_cities_transit.asp Some of the info on the website is has not been updated. For current info see www.metro.net

I don't recommend going to the casino I had a bad experience last night celebrating my birthday…read more The waitress came to me while I was playing the slots I ordered my 3rd drink for the night and for some reason she had the manager come over who accused me of being intoxicated. Completely wrong I'm a very nice person minding my own business tipped the waitress 5.00 so I didn't understand. I felt humiliated and left the casino with my friends. There were no words no explanation as to why he was checking me. I explained I was fine . Totally peaceful just hurt to be accused of something that wasn't true. I'm a nurse and work front line just can't go anywhere to have fun or relax.

Joe was friendly, on-time, and reasonably priced. I was delighted he was available to take us to…read morean awards show in a luxe black SUV that was clean, comfortable and elegant! He was a pro, and drove us in style!