To get around Los Angeles, start at Hollywood/Western station, served by Metro’s B Line and several bus routes. From Hollywood City Inn rooms, the walk to the station takes about 3 minutes.
- Closest station: Hollywood/Western, about a 3-minute walk from the motel.
- Rail connection: The B Line runs between North Hollywood and Union Station.
- Local bus routes: Hollywood/Western is served by routes 180, 207 and 217.
- Paying fares: Metro accepts TAP cards and supported digital wallets on buses and at rail stations.
Start with Hollywood/Western station
Hollywood/Western station gives you access to the B Line and local bus routes from the neighborhood around the motel. Metro also serves Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland on the B Line, so you can use the same rail route for several central Hollywood stops.
Hollywood/Vine is about a 21-minute walk or 4-minute drive from the motel, while Vermont/Sunset is about a 22-minute walk or 3-minute drive. Choose the station that best matches your destination and how you plan to get there.
Using Metro and buses around Los Angeles
Metro rail and buses can connect local trips with destinations across the county and region. Metro’s rail network has six train lines and 115 stations, with bus connections at each station.
Metro Route 212 connects Hawthorne/Lennox Station and Hollywood/Highland Station via La Brea Avenue. At Hollywood/Western, routes 180, 207 and 217 offer local bus service.
Metro says its buses and trains include accessibility features to support safe, independent travel. If an elevator is out of service, its accessibility guidance says riders may take a bus to the next station at no cost.
When walking or rideshare makes sense
For nearby destinations, compare the walk with a drive from the motel before choosing how to travel. Upright Citizens Brigade and Henry Fonda Theater are each about an 18-minute walk from the motel; each is about a 3- or 4-minute drive, respectively.
Barnsdall Art Park is about a 21-minute walk from the motel, while Hollyhock House is about 25 minutes on foot. The drive takes about 4 minutes to Barnsdall Art Park and about 6 minutes to Hollyhock House. The Henry Fonda Theater visit guide covers planning a trip to the venue.
Other destinations have longer walks: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is about 23 minutes on foot from the motel, Luz De Jesus about 25 minutes, The Los Angeles Film School about 24 minutes, and Museum of Death about 26 minutes.
Drive times are about 8, 4, 4 and 4 minutes, respectively. These travel-time comparisons can help you choose a way to get around.
Planning trips to central Hollywood and Downtown
The B Line is the direct rail route to keep in mind for trips between Hollywood and central Los Angeles: it runs from North Hollywood to Union Station and stops at Hollywood/Western, Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland. Los Angeles city centre is about a 9-minute drive from the motel.
For a visit to Griffith Observatory, plan the route around your intended destination and transit connections. The Griffith Observatory route and visit guide focuses on that trip.
If you are arriving by air, Los Angeles International Airport is about a 30-minute drive from the motel. Bob Hope Airport is about 43 minutes by car, Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport about 22 minutes, and Ontario International Airport about 50 minutes.
Paying fares and checking service updates
A TAP card is a reloadable way to pay for Metro bus and rail fares. Metro accepts physical TAP cards and digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay on buses and at rail stations. Regular-fare riders can also use Metro’s TAP payment option on 26 additional transit agencies in Los Angeles County.
Metro says a valid Metrolink ticket can be scanned at Metro Rail fare gates or shown to a bus operator when boarding. Children under age 6 may ride Metro free with a fare-paying adult. Participating colleges offer discounted transit passes directly on campus, and a monthly EZ Transit Pass provides local service on 23 transit agencies across the region.
Metro Micro serves eight areas in Los Angeles County and allows trips or connections to bus and rail for $2.50; eligible riders may qualify for discounts. For current routes, schedules and fare details, check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Which Metro station is closest to the motel?
Hollywood/Western is the closest station, about a 3-minute walk from the motel.
Can you travel from Hollywood to Union Station by Metro?
Yes. The B Line runs between North Hollywood and Union Station, with stops at Hollywood/Western, Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland.
Can a Metrolink ticket be used on Metro?
Metro says a valid Metrolink ticket can be scanned at a Metro Rail fare gate or shown to a bus operator when boarding.
How can you get from LAX to the motel?
Los Angeles International Airport is about a 30-minute drive from the motel. The LAX transportation guide covers airport-to-motel planning.