Beat the traffic and Go Metro! Enhanced service is available on game days, with fast, easy connections to campus via rail and bus. Plan ahead at metro.net or use Google Transit.
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 for more information.
Getting to USC on Metro
Most trains take just 15 minutes to reach campus from Culver City and Downtown LA. See the table below for sample routes, and be sure to check the LA Metro website for the latest schedules and service updates.
| Starting Point | Ride Option | Route to USC |
|---|---|---|
| Union Station | Metro Train (B, D, E) | 1. Metro B or D Line 2. Transfer at 7th Street/Metro Center to Metro E Line 3. Exit at Expo Park/USC |
| Santa Monica, West L.A., Culver City, Downtown LA | Metro Train (E) | 1. Metro E Line 2. Exit at Expo Park/USC |
| Hollywood, Universal City, Mid-City | Metro Train (B, E) | 1. Metro B Line 2. Transfer at 7th Street/Metro Center to Metro E Line 3. Exit at Expo Park/USC |
| Mid-City/Wilshire Corridor | Metro Train (D, E) | 1. Metro D Line 2. Transfer at 7th Street/Metro Center to Metro E Line 3. Exit at Expo Park/USC |
| East LA | Metro Train (E) | 1. Metro E Line 2. Exit at Expo Park/USC |
| Pasadena | Metro Train (A, E) | 1. Metro A Line 2. Transfer at Pico Station to Metro E Line 3. Exit at Expo Park/USC |
| Long Beach | Metro Train (A, E) | 1. Metro A Line 2. Transfer at Pico Station to Metro E Line 3. Exit at Expo Park/USC |
| DASH “F” Line (Downtown LA Residents) | Bus (DASH Shuttle) | 1. DASH “F” Line to USC (runs every 20 minutes, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., fare: 50 cents) |
Bus Detours: During street closures, area buses will detour onto nearby streets with delays in service. Customers should use the Expo Line (“E” Line) or the Silver Line service instead to avoid disruption.
TAP Cards
Skip post-game lines at the fare machines by loading round-trip fare or a Day Pass in advance.
Fares
- $1.75 per one-way trip, including 2 hours of free transfers with your TAP card
- 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.
- Visit metro.net/stadiums for USC Game Day tips, instructions, and exclusive discounts.
Paying with Your Phone
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:
- Download the TAP app from Google Play or the Apple Store
- Log in or create a TAP account
- If you already have a registered TAP card, it will appear in the Cards section. Scroll down and tap on “Transfer Card”
- Confirm that you want to transfer your card to your phone, as it will deactivate your physical card
- 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 a payment.
- 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.
Helpful Tips & Tricks
- Each person must have a TAP card, as they cannot be shared
- Remember to TAP your card on validators before each boarding, even when transferring to other lines
- Keep in mind the metro stays running until 1:30 am on Saturdays
USC Metro Map
