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Which Metro Rapid line gets you to the major attractions in LA?

I heard that here are Metro Rapid buses that take you to some of the major attraction in Los Angeles. What are the names of these lines. Where can I find the route map or destination route map guide? How do I take a Metro Rapid bus? Does it arrive at a stop often? Is it safe? Is it convenient? Is it near a Metro rail station? What are the operating times? What bus equipment is used? Is the stop called out on the bus? Give me any details you know.

Public Comments

1. Use the internet for what it was created for. Visiting the MTA's website will answer most of your questions. Go to the bottom of this page and read the "HOW TO RIDE" SECTION. You can also use the "TRIP PLANNER" feature to plan your trips. http://www.metro.net/index.asp If after you read through this site you have questions, then come back and ask them. Of course the metro buses get you to major attractions. Since you don't mention any specific site, I can't mention any specific line.
2. sorry we need your help do you know there are over 25 metro rapid lines covering Los angeles and you dont even say WHERE you want to nor where you are starting from this makes it VERY hard to answer your question there are rapid lines going to Universal there are rapid lines going to UCLA there are rapid lines going to Long beach there are rapid buses to hollywood there are rapid buses go to downtown (via Wislhre thee are rapid buses going to downtown via Santa monica there are rapid buses going to downtown on Pico there are rapid buses going to farmers market (and hollywod there are rapid buses going to pasadena there arre rapid buses goinbg to woodland hills and warner center there are rapid buses going to sylamr there are rapid buses go to south Los angeles now where do YOU want to go
3. They go all over the place. They are faster and more convenient than the Metro local buses. Many of the routes start at Metro rail stations. Here is a list: http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/bus_overview/bus700.htm
4. There are dozens of Metro Rapid lines. Only a handful operate on the weekends, but their local counterparts operate everyday. There are literally thousand of destinations that Metro serves. You should just assume that all of them are served by Metro. All Metro Rapids operate at least every 10 min during the rush hour, and at least every 20 min midday. Combined with the local service, you get frequent service. You take a Rapid bus just like any other bus. Pay your fare as you board. It is $1.25, or $5 for a Day Pass (good until 3am the following morning). You need a TAP smart card to purchase a Day Pass on a bus or you need to purchase one at a Metro Rail ticket vending machine. They don't sell paper day passes on the bus anymore. All of Metro Rapid's fleet is low floor, powered by clean alternative fuel. They are 40', 45' or 60' buses manufactured by NABI. You will see the 60' artics (bendy buses) on busy corridors such as Santa Monica (4, 704), Wilshire (720), MLK/Crenshaw (740), Vermont (204, 754), Western (757), and Van Nuys (233, 761). All of Metro's buses feature automated stop announcements over the speakers and on the internal electronic display. There are also TransitTV LCD monitors in the bus that show the bus progress on a Local Live Map. Yes all of the buses are safe. If you feel uneasy, just sit near the operator. There are multiple surveillance cameras onboard. Use a 12 minute map to get a much better idea of where Metro has frequent service: http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/12minute/12minute.htm