[Los Angeles, USA] Complete guide to the subway and buses | Recommended for those who want to save money!

#OverseasTransportation Los Angeles has a strong image of being a car-oriented city, but it's actually possible to go sightseeing by subway and bus! If you're on a budget, you can get around just fine using public transportation! ■ Conclusion first! Summary of Metro fares • Tap card issuance fee: $2 • One ride: $1.75 • Maximum daily fee: $5 (same as unlimited rides in one day) • Maximum weekly fee: $18 (automatically switches to weekly pass after 7 days) ■ Impressions after using it for 5 days ✔️ Use the subway and bus frequently → fully paid for itself! ✔️ Charge $10 for the first time → unlimited rides for 2 days OK! ✔️ Charge another $8 if necessary → automatically switches to weekly pass! ■ Is the subway convenient? Or inconvenient? [Advantages] • Cheap fares! You can save a lot compared to taxis and Uber • Covers tourist spots too! • Universal Studios Hollywood: Free shuttle from the nearest station • Santa Monica Beach • Griffith Observatory/Hollywood/Walk of Fame • Daily or weekly pass automatically switches depending on charge! [Disadvantages] • It takes a long time to get to Disneyland (about 2 hours) → 40-60 minutes by taxi, but the fare is high • It's a bit unsettling at night... There are few people after 11pm, and there are some strange people on the train... But there are staff and police on duty at the station, so it's a little reassuring. ■ Would I use the subway again? → YES! If I want to save money and want to sightsee in the center of LA, I'll definitely use it! ■ How to use Metro 1️⃣ Purchase Tap Card: Can be purchased at the ticket vending machine at the station, card cost $2 + charge amount 2️⃣ One ride: $1.75 / Free transfers for 90 minutes 3️⃣ Daily Cap: Unlimited rides for $5 4️⃣ Weekly Cap: Automatically switches to unlimited rides for 7 days for $18 ■ A little advice • Charge $10 at first → No worries for 2 days! • Charge an additional $8 → Weekly pass for a total of $18! • Subway and bus apps "Transit" and "Metro Micro" are also convenient! Los Angeles = A great, affordable, and free public transportation trip that overturns the image of cars. Why not take a Tap card with you on your next trip to Los Angeles and get around like a local?