Select your venues, choose where you're staying, and get instant transit routes, travel times, and cost estimates. Skip the parking nightmare and ride LA Metro.
Your Personal Olympics Transit Guide
The 2028 LA Olympics will be spread across the city—from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to Rose Bowl in Pasadena, from the LA Convention Center downtown to Long Beach Marine Stadium. Driving between venues during the Games is impractical: traffic will be severe, parking will be expensive and scarce, and you'll spend half your day in a car instead of watching the events.
LA Metro is your answer. The K Line, D Line, E Line, A Line, and bus network reach every major Olympic venue. This tool helps you build a custom itinerary by selecting the events you want to see, telling us where you're staying, and getting back exact routes, travel times, and the cheapest way to pay.
Step 1: Select Your Venues
Click to toggle venues on and off. Your selected venues will highlight in gold.
LA is a sprawling city, and the Olympics are spread across 11 major venues. Driving between them is the worst possible choice for three reasons:
Traffic chaos: During the 2028 Olympics, traffic congestion will peak around venues and major corridors. What normally takes 30 minutes could take 90 minutes. Metro sidesteps all of that.
Parking hell: Parking near Olympic venues will be scarce, overpriced, and stressful. Stadium parking alone can cost $15–$40 per day. A Metro Day Pass costs $5.
Stay focused on the experience: You came to watch the Olympics, not sit in traffic. Let Metro handle the transportation while you recharge between events.
The Math: Attend 3 events in one day. Parking three times = $15–$40 per day × 3 = $45–$120+. LA Metro Day Pass = $5. Winner: Metro.
Understanding Your Transit Routes
Each Olympic venue is connected to LA Metro's network. Here's how the lines work:
K Line (Purple): Connects downtown to Inglewood/SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome. Modern light rail, opening 2025.
E Line (Light Blue): Runs down the spine of LA from downtown to Santa Monica, hitting the Convention Center, Crypto.com Arena, USC, and beach venues.
A Line (Gold): Reaches Long Beach and northern Pasadena suburbs. Rose Bowl requires a shuttle connection.
D Line (Red): Serves Westwood and UCLA area. Good for Pauley Pavilion gymnastics events.
Buses: Supplemental service to venues like Sepulveda Basin and Dignity Health Sports Park.
TAP Card: Your Ticket to the Olympics
LA Metro uses the TAP (Transit Access Pass) card—a reloadable electronic fare card. You'll need one to ride.
Buy TAP cards at vending machines at all Metro stations, or online at taptogo.net
Load money onto your card using cash or credit card
Single ride: $1.75 | Day Pass: $5.00 | Weekly Pass: $20
International visitors can use contactless credit cards on some services, but TAP is required for rail
Tap your card when boarding and exiting rail vehicles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to get around LA for the 2028 Olympics?
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LA Metro is the fastest, cheapest, and most reliable way to reach Olympic venues. The K Line, D Line, E Line, A Line, and other metro services connect directly to major venues. A Day Pass ($5) is ideal for attending multiple events, and you avoid parking hassles entirely. This tool helps you plan the exact routes and calculate costs for your specific trip.
Do I need a TAP card to ride LA Metro?
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Yes, TAP cards are LA Metro's electronic fare system. You can buy them at vending machines at all stations, online at taptogo.net, or at retail locations like CVS. Each card costs about $1, and you load money onto it to pay for rides. International visitors can use contactless credit cards on some services, but TAP is required for rail lines like the K Line and E Line.
How much will my Olympic trip cost by Metro?
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Single rides cost $1.75 each, but a Day Pass ($5) gives you unlimited rides for 24 hours—perfect if you're hopping between multiple venues on the same day. For multiple days, a Weekly Pass ($20) is your best value. The trip planner above calculates your estimated costs based on your selected venues and hotel location.
What if I want to visit multiple venues on the same day?
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Select all your venues in the planner and choose your hotel area. The tool will calculate the best transit routes, count the transfers needed, and recommend whether a Day Pass or per-ride fares are more cost-effective for your specific itinerary.
Are LA Metro stations accessible for people with disabilities?
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Yes, all LA Metro stations feature elevators, accessible entrances, priority seating, and audio/visual announcements. Paratransit service is available for riders who cannot use fixed-route transit. Call LA Metro's Customer Relations at (323) 922-2000 for accessibility questions and support.
Pro Tips for Olympic Transit
Load your TAP card with multiple rides before game day to avoid vending machine lines
Download the LA Metro app for real-time train arrivals and crowding estimates
During Opening Ceremony, plan to arrive 2+ hours early for security screening
Check event start times and season the planner accordingly—afternoon events have lighter crowds
The K Line will run express trains and higher frequency during peak Olympic hours
Bring a portable phone charger and headphones for the ride
Use this planner multiple times to prepare different trip scenarios
Verify current Metro schedules at metro.net closer to the 2028 Olympics