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.
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) |
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 ½ 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/gameday for USC Game Day tips, instructions and exclusive discounts
Paying with Your Phone
The LA Metro now supports contactless payments via phone. Learn more about the TAP app on the TAP website.
- Download the TAP App from the App Store or Google Play
- Log in or create a TAP account
- Transfer any existing TAP cards or add a new card in the app
- Select your fare and complete payment
- When boarding, wave your phone near the TAP dial
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 1:30am on Saturdays
USC Metro Map
