To get around Los Angeles from the Relax Inn area, start by planning around Wilshire/La Brea, about a 15-minute walk from Relax Inn, a Los Angeles motel. Metro rail and buses connect neighborhoods and central Los Angeles, while driving or rideshare can shorten some trips.
- Wilshire/La Brea is about a 15-minute walk from the motel.
- Metro’s rail network has six train lines and 115 stations.
- TAP works on Metro buses and at rail stations, with physical-card and digital-wallet options.
- Los Angeles city centre is about a 13-minute drive from the motel.
Start with Wilshire/La Brea
Wilshire/La Brea is the closest named Metro station in the route details, about a 15-minute walk from the motel. Use it as a starting point when you plan a trip by transit, then check Metro’s current maps and schedules to confirm the route and service.
Wilshire/Fairfax is about a 33-minute walk or 5-minute drive from the motel, while Farmdale is about a 43-minute walk or 7-minute drive. Both stations give you additional points to consider when planning a route.
How do Metro rail and buses connect Los Angeles?
Metro rail and buses connect stations across Los Angeles County, with Metro bus connections at each rail station. Metro’s B Line runs between North Hollywood and Union Station, stopping at Hollywood/Western, Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland.
At Hollywood/Western, you can connect with the B Line and Metro bus routes 180, 207 and 217. Metro Route 212 connects Hawthorne/Lennox Station with Hollywood/Highland Station via La Brea Avenue. The best connection depends on your destination.
If you’re planning a day around the museums and Wilshire stops, the museum and Wilshire stops itinerary can help shape the destinations you connect.
How do you pay fares with TAP?
TAP is a reloadable fare card for Metro bus and rail, and Metro accepts either a physical card or a digital wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay. Regular-fare riders can also use Metro’s TAP payment option on 26 additional transit agencies in Los Angeles County.
A valid Metrolink ticket can be scanned at Metro Rail fare gates or shown to the bus operator when boarding. Children under age 6 may ride Metro free with a fare-paying adult. Participating colleges offer discounted transit passes directly on campus, and a monthly EZ Transit Pass provides local service on 23 transit agencies across the region.
Metro Micro serves eight specific areas in Los Angeles County and allows trips or connections to bus and rail for $2.50; discounts may be available to eligible riders. Check Metro’s official information to see whether the service covers your trip.
When should you drive or use rideshare?
Driving can be a quicker option for some trips: Los Angeles city centre is about a 13-minute drive from the motel, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is about a 5-minute drive. The museum is about a 29-minute walk from the motel.
Koreatown is about a 9-minute drive or 52-minute walk from the motel. If you’re going there, this Koreatown getting-around guide covers the area.
Los Angeles International Airport is about a 22-minute drive from the motel.
Planning trips to central Los Angeles
For central Los Angeles, the city centre is about a 13-minute drive from the motel. For a rail trip, Metro’s B Line runs to Union Station; use Metro’s maps and schedules to plan the station connections that fit your destination.
Metro buses and trains include accessibility features designed to support safe and independent travel. If an elevator is out of service, you may take a bus to the next station at no cost.
Before you go: Metro service details and schedules can change, so check the official site before you go. Metro provides line schedules and maps through its schedules page.
FAQs
How far is Wilshire/La Brea from the motel?
It’s about a 15-minute walk from the motel.
Can you use a phone to pay for Metro?
Yes. Metro accepts digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as physical TAP cards.
Does Metro have bus connections at rail stations?
Metro bus connections are available at each station in its rail network.
Can children ride Metro for free?
Children under age 6 may ride free with a fare-paying adult.