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Commute Options

Transit

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Riding the bus or train is a great stress-reliever. When you don't have to watch the road, you can dive into a novel, catch up on email, or just sit back and relax — not to mention the peace of mind that comes with a cheaper commute.

Plan Your Trip

Use the Metro trip planner to map your commute — enter where you are going and see the best available route near you.

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Where to Buy Your TAP Card

You can get your reusable TAP card four ways:

  • At Metro Customer Centers and over 400 TAP vendors around town including Ace Cash Express, Continental Currency Services, and selected Ralphs California check cashing stores.
  • Online at taptogo.net — your card will be mailed to you.
  • From TAP vending machines at all Metro Rail and Metro Orange Line stations.
  • Onboard Metro buses — Day Passes available for purchase with new TAP card for $8.

Transit Providers

Metro

Metro is Los Angeles County's regional transit provider. A number of Metro buses run through Glendale, connecting the City to all corners of the LA Metro Area. Local cash fare is $1.75, with discounts available for seniors, disabled, and Medicare-eligible riders. Riders may pay cash or load it onto a TAP Card.

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Metro Micro

Metro Micro is Metro's on-demand rideshare service, offering trips within several zones in LA County. The service is for short local trips using small vehicles seating up to 10 passengers. Standard fare is $2.50, with special discounts for LIFE, GoPass, and other programs.

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Glendale Beeline

The Glendale Beeline is operated by the City and offers 12 routes throughout Glendale, connecting to La Crescenta, JPL, and the Burbank Regional Intermodal Transportation Center. Cash fare for regular routes is $1.00, with discounts for seniors and students.

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Metrolink

Metrolink is the region's commuter rail system, connecting travelers in Orange, LA, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties. The Antelope Valley and Ventura County Lines run through Glendale Station at 400 W. Cerritos Ave. Fares vary based on distance.

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LADOT Commuter Express

LADOT operates Commuter Express buses with limited stops to get people from Point A to Point B as fast as possible. Route 549 stops in Glendale near the Brand/Central Exit of the 134, serving Encino to Pasadena. Cash fare varies from $1.50 to $3 one-way.

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Burbank Bus

BurbankBus offers four local routes providing easy access to employment hubs and connections to regional transportation. The Media District, Bob Hope Airport, the NoHo Red/Orange Line, and Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station are all within easy travel. Adult one-way fare is $1.00.

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Pasadena Transit

Pasadena Transit operates seven routes to Old Town Pasadena, JPL, Caltech, Art Center College of Design, and Western Asset Plaza. Adult one-way fare is $0.75 with discounts for seniors, disabled, and youth.

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Explore more commute options

Transit is just one way to get around. Discover biking, carpooling, and more.