Public Transportation

Beat the traffic and Go Metro: Visitors are strongly encouraged to ride Expo (“E”) Line trains or Silver Line express buses, as Metro runs enhanced service on game days. Trains take just 15 minutes to get here from Culver City or Downtown LA, where you can transfer to other Metro Rail lines. Skip post-game lines at the fare machines by loading round trip fare or a Day Pass in advance and remember to TAP your card on validators before each boarding, even when transferring to other lines. Each person must have a TAP card as they cannot be shared. Free parking is available at many stations but parking at Culver City and La Cienega/Jefferson fills up early. Plan ahead at metro.net or use Google Transit.

Please see the Metro E line map for additional information

Map of public transportation options available to get to USC campus

Visitors planning to use public transportation this season may purchase a limited edition, pre-loaded Metro TAP card from USC Transportation; contact our Rideshare Coordinator at tsubsidy@usc.edu for more information.

New Metro Fares are now in effect (and some fans may now get a better deal!): 1-Way Trips are $1.75 & now include 2 ½ hours of free transfers with your TAP card. Please note that each fan must continue tapping their own card before entering the platform, even when transferring lines. Metro will be sure to get you home safely, even after midnight, as Metro Rail closes at 1:30 am on Saturday nights.

For more information on Metro’s new fares, visit metro.net/fares or visit metro.net/gameday for Game Day Tips, Instructions & Discounts.

You can now pay for Public Transportation with your Phone! Contactless payments have increased in popularity during the pandemic as they provide a safer way to pay. Widely adopted at stores and restaurants, mobile payment technology has recently arrived at transit agencies across LA including Metro.

Here’s how you can enjoy the accessibility of paying transit fare with your phone:

  1. Download the TAP app from Google Play or the Apple Store
  2. Log in or create a TAP account
  3. If you already have a registered TAP card, if will appear in the Cards section. Scroll down and tap on “Transfer Card”
  4. Confirm that you want to transfer your card to your phone as it will deactivate your physical card
  5. If you don’t already have a TAP card, tap on the add card icon at the top left and select “Add a TAP Card”. Go through the prompts to select your desired card and make payment.
  6. When boarding, just wave your phone near the TAP dial and your fare will be deducted. Your phone doesn’t even need to be unlocked, it just needs to be on.

More information about the TAP app can be found on the TAP website.

Bus Detours: During street closures, area buses will detour onto nearby streets with delays in service. Customers should use Expo Line (“E” Line) or Silver Line service instead to avoid disruption.