Los Angeles County has an extensive freeway system that criss-crosses the county. The freeway system is a mixed blessing, allowing access to most areas at the same time but very confusing for the uninitiated, especially during rush hour. Driving is a central but frustrating part of life in Los Angeles. See driving in Los Angeles County for some basic information. Still, it is possible to use public transit if you plan your trip:
Los Angeles County Metro Transit Authority MTA - Toll free: +1 800 266-6883. MTA has a network of bus lines that span the county and a few lines that extend into neighboring counties. MTA also runs four rail lines: Blue Line - From Long Beach to Downtown Los Angeles Green Line - From Norwalk to Redondo Beach Red Line - From Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles to the San Fernando Valley Gold Line - From East L.A. to Pasadena
Foothill Transit - +1 800 743-3463 Servicing the San Gabriel Valley with some lines extending into Downtown Los Angeles.
Several Los Angeles County cities also have their own bus lines.
