I haven't taken the train since before COVID, so I was a little apprehensive at first. I didn't…read morewant to deal with parking hassles or inflated event rates, so I decided to park on the Westside and ride the Metro instead. There's plenty of free designated Metro parking on weekends, which was a nice surprise. Just stay aware of your surroundings and try to ride in a car with other passengers -- I chose the one right behind the train operator, and it felt safe and comfortable. The ride to BMO Stadium took about 24 minutes, and the walk from the station was around 10 minutes. Take the path through the Rose Garden, pass the Natural History Museum and Memorial Coliseum -- BMO is just behind the California Science Center. I'd definitely take the train again from the Westside. The E (Expo) Line is a straight shot to BMO -- super easy and convenient. On the way back, there were plenty of other riders, so it still felt safe. If you don't already have a TAP card, you'll need to buy one from the machine before boarding. The fare is $1.75 each way, so expect to pay around $5.50 total including the card.

Real nice station. Safe and above ground. Plenty of parking. Great for events to and from west to…read moreeast side.

One of the nicest and cleanest stations/stops along the Expo line. Often great with connecting with…read morea few routes along Sepulveda Blvd from Culver City to Van Nuys and beyond. Very wheelchair accessible via elevator and they do have about 250 plus parking spots (paid) if you wish to drive over and take the E line. Have taken the Expo back to Union Station and all the way down to the beach and had a day of fun in Santa Monica. Great for commuting as a few people have mentioned. A ride one way is less than two dollars with up to 2 hrs of unlimited transfers in one direction... With gas being as much as $6 and up in some parts in LA it's definitely a nice alternative for work and/or play. If traveling with a friend, sig other, the fam or a group factor in gas and parking for you final destination and you're absolutely saving plus you get more of a scenic route for all. Todos a bordo (All aboard)!

Great station, though they could empty the trash bins a little more frequently. Try the Culver…read moreCity 6/Rapid 6 bus connection to LAX. Very simple to do and beats a $30 uber.

I have not had any problems riding the Big Blue Bus especially line 1. However I do have to say…read morethat line 1 has the most friendly bus driver ever and the nicest! They are helpful and informative. They actually go above and beyond to keep passengers safe and get to your destination in a timely manner. This line takes you from UCLA all the way to the beach. I've ridden this line probably like a hundred times and had no problems with any of the people on the bus...they are quite friendly too! I also take my car every now and then and I have to say that the bus system is somewhat faster than driving your own car even during peak hours!

Is it possible to love public transportation in LA? Yep, it is!…read more Clean, air conditioned and actually NICE busses, Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus system is pretty stellar. For $1 (exact change), you're all set. Line 1 stretches from UCLA, down Santa Monica Blvd., through Santa Monica and into Venice. How much more convenient could you get?

Seated comfortably on the right about six rows from the front. I witness the drivers change shifts…read more As they exchanged pleasantries, the departing driver fled as quickly as possible. While the new driver set up his things and teasingly called out to the departing driver 'part timer'. The new driver begin pushing buttons, adjusting mirrors, his seat, and other. Sounds like a long drawn out process but actually we were on our way rather quickly. After a short time, while at a stop, the driver unbuckled his seat belt, opened the door and meticulously repositioned a mirror on the external of bus. At the next stop he did the same only this time he meticulously positioned things around his seat / work station. In that moment I thought to myself, 'I wonder is this guy meticulous about everything in life.' There were various other thoughts about this meticulous driver going through my mind but mostly in that moment the greatest feeling I felt was safe. If this driver was this meticulous about everything, even his water, I was convinced he too would be as meticulous and mindful about his driving. Thankfully, my inclination regarding the driver was on point. He turned out to be a very safe and conscientious driver. I enjoyed a very beautiful, scenic, (still new to the area) and safe ride. Sending a big thank you to the Big Blue Bus Team! Thanks Big Blue Bus team for getting us around comfortably and safely.

This was one of the most alarming encounters I've had with a public transit driver. While traveling…read morenorth near Santa Monica Beach, the driver of the large blue bus was weaving through traffic and maneuvering around vehicles in a way that seemed completely unnecessary. This wasn't an empty road--there were pedestrians, tourists, and families all over the area. What was most frustrating was the complete lack of concern afterward. When we ended up ahead of the bus, the driver looked over at us with an attitude and made dismissive gestures as if our concerns meant nothing. Instead of acknowledging the situation, he acted like everyone else on the road was the problem. Operating a vehicle that carries passengers should come with a higher level of care and awareness. A bus is not something that can stop on a dime, and careless decisions behind the wheel can have devastating consequences. The driver's behavior displayed poor judgment and a disregard for the safety of both passengers and the public. I sincerely hope this matter is taken seriously before someone's luck runs out and a preventable tragedy occurs.

[Review #96] I…read morehaven't been on campus too often, & can usually carpool with co-workers to campus meetings. The BruinBus|Wilshire Center Express (there's a second route: Campus Express) runs every 5-10 minutes so you don't have a long wait. Depending on the time of day, it can get super crowded or the bus sits (by UCLA Wilshire Center) for about 10-15 minutes (to fill up the bus, usually in the late mornings - lunch rush) before departing for campus. Download their app: http://maps.ucla.edu/m/shuttles/?no_server_init to get real-time arrivals. A free & safe ride to get around UCLA, no need to scan/fight for an open parking space... how great is that? :-)

Looks like this station needs an updated review!…read more The Westwood/Rancho Park Station is an outside train stop and platform where the E Line runs through. It's a small transfer station to catch the Big Blue Bus R12 towards Westwood and the UCLA campus. The station looks like any surface station, you can use your TAP card and pay your fare at the scanning machine. Then you walk onto the platform and wait for your train. The E Train runs often, with a train coming through about every 10-15 minutes during daytime hours. The estimate to get to and from this station after a transfer from L.A. Union Station is about 1 hour. To get to the Big Blue Bus bus stop, just walk past the tracks, cross the street at the light, and you can catch the bus there. A conveinent station for desinations to Westwood.

I really enjoy taking the metro rail from the west with Rancho Park station down to fourth street…read morenear the beach. It's so easy to park your car closer to home and just take the train down rather than dealing with traffic and parking. I've never had a problem since the metro line worked so often.

LA's public transit is really getting better. This station is serviced by the E line. The trains…read moreare always reliably on time and never more than 15min apart on weekdays. Also this line running eastbound towards downtown tends to get more crowded at Culver City so you always get a seat if you board here. Also because the line is mostly elevated you a really nice view of the Hollywood hills, especially if you get a window seat coming westbound towards Santa Monica. The station itself is pretty clean and safe. It is well lit at night too. Over the past 6 months or so, I've noticed fewer homeless people and both the train and all the stations have been cleaner. Metro does make announcements that they're enforcing a zero drug tolerance policy on the trains. And it seems to be true from what I can see. During rush hour(s), the train definitely runs faster than traffic. I always feel a little schadenfreude going past the cars with their brake lights on.

I took the expo line from downtown to Santa Monica on the last day of my trip. It was easy to…read moreunderstand and it took less than an hour to go from downtown to S.M. The station does pass by a couple of landmarks like Olympic stadium, shrine auditorium, and one of the collages. The scenery to and from is not bad either, I always like looking out the window and notice these things. I did see some homeless people on the train but that pretty normal in this town. I did not experience any overcrowdedness or anybody talking loudly on their phones. When I arrived at the last stop I noticed two metro police at the entrance so that felt good knowing they were visible and ready to help if needed. i did ask them for directions to the airport taking public transportation and they were helpful on that topic. The pier is literally just down and street and you can see it from the station. There is a ramp available for those with wheelchairs, scooters or in my case suitcases haha. On the way to the pier, there are some restaurants including a McDonalds (it is super crowded due to the tourist getting food). There is a super pretty mural across the street from the station (look at my picture for info). Also pro tip; if you are needing to travel to LAX from this location, go to the mural and a little further down there is a bus stop. Wait there for a bus that says 'aviation LAX'. This bus will take you to the airport in about 40 minutes and only cost $1.70 without a tap card. Still cheaper than doing flyaway for $8 or a private shuttle that starts at $25. If you are thrifty like me choose the bus.

I can't say I had a great experience riding the Expo Line (they lost electricity and everything was…read morebadly organized by Metro employees). But despite that, I love the location of this stop! Downtown Santa Monica stop (end of line) drops you on Colorado Ave., near 3rd Street Promenade and very close to the Pier. That makes it worth while riding this line! The area is so pedestrian friendly so taking metro makes sense. You can do so much on foot, spend the day in the area (beach, restaurants, shops, movie theaters, pier) and don't have to worry about parking and the cost of it! The actual station is outdoor, nice, easy to spot and to manage. Very easy to figure it out! Cute station, well light, signs well displayed, clean and nice. And the train was waiting for us!

Amazing driver, amazing dispatch, amazing communication, quick responses, friendly team, responsive…read more- overall 5/5 stars! I'd use them again and again! You do get the name and phone number for your driver prior to arrival, mine arrived promptly and timely, and he was just a great guy! "Byron, I just wanted to reach out and personally thank you for a wonderful experience, and for being such a wonderful chauffeur for the kids prom event. We were very happy and lucky to have had you as our person for the event. The kids said you were a wonderful person, and we knew that at first meet, May 2nd, 2026! :) We hope you are having a great day. God bless you!"

This company is really fantastic. Excellent customer service and drivers. Our flight was really…read moredelayed getting in and the driver was so nice about it and helped us get home safely and comfortably.