7th St/Metro Center in Los Angeles is an E Line stop that connects downtown with Exposition Park, Santa Monica and East Los Angeles. You can drive to Expo Park/USC station or use the E Line to reach downtown and transfer to other Metro services.
- The E Line serves both Expo Park/USC and 7th St/Metro Center.
- Metro’s regular one-way fare is $1.75, with daily and 7-day fare caps.
Know the nearby stations
Slauson, Florence and Expo Park/USC are Metro station options for trips around South Los Angeles.
Metro recommends checking its trip planner, real-time arrivals and service alerts before setting out.
The E Line runs between East Los Angeles and Santa Monica, with Expo Park/USC and 7th Street/Metro Center among its stops. Metro’s A Line runs between Pomona and Long Beach, the B Line between Union Station and North Hollywood, and the D Line between Union Station and Wilshire/La Cienega.
How do you get from Expo Park/USC to 7th Street/Metro Center?
Take the E Line from Expo Park/USC toward 7th Street/Metro Center; LATTC/Ortho and Pico are the two stops in between.
At 7th Street/Metro Center, you can connect to the A, B and D rail lines, as well as Metro J Line service. Metro opened the station’s E Line stop in 2012; its A Line station there opened in 1990. For downtown food stops, Grand Central Market is a destination you can include in a Grand Central Market visitor guide.
Metro’s regular one-way fare is $1.75. Its daily fare cap is $5 after three rides, and its 7-day cap is $18. Transfers are free within two hours when you tap to ride.
Metro accepts TAP cards and physical or digital credit and debit cards for rail travel; tap at a validator or turnstile to enter the platform area. Children under age 6 may ride free with a fare-paying adult.
Metro advises rail passengers to arrive 10 minutes before their train. For current fares, payment rules and service details, check the official site before you go.
Use transit for Exposition Park
The E Line and Metro bus routes 2, 550 and 754 serve stops in or beside Exposition Park.
Expo Park/USC is the E Line stop for the LA Memorial Coliseum. Metro directs Coliseum visitors to exit there. If you’re going to an event, Metro recommends adding round-trip fare to a TAP card beforehand to avoid lines after the event.
Bus Line 2 runs between Westwood and Exposition Park via Sunset Boulevard. Line 550 runs between Harbor Gateway and Exposition Park via the Harbor Transitway. Line 754 serves Expo/Vermont and runs between Athens and Hollywood via Vermont Avenue. Check Metro’s trip planner and alerts for current route and arrival details before choosing a bus.
You can group Exposition Park destinations into one outing; a one-day Los Angeles itinerary can also include other stops.
When driving may make sense
Driving can be a practical choice for direct trips from South Los Angeles to downtown or Exposition Park.
Metro’s general parking guidance recommends checking station parking details and availability. Confirm those details before deciding to drive to a station.
A one-star hotel in South Los Angeles is about 7.2 miles from 7th Street/Metro Center.
FAQs
Which Metro line serves 7th Street/Metro Center?
The E Line serves the station, with connections there to Metro’s A, B and D rail lines and J Line service.
Can you use a credit card to ride Metro rail?
Metro accepts physical or digital credit and debit cards, as well as TAP cards. Riders tap at a validator or turnstile to enter the platform area.
Which station should you use for the Coliseum?
Use Expo Park/USC station. Metro directs Coliseum visitors to exit there.