Foothill Transit And Metro Rail

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Foothill Transit And Metro Rail

Learn about transferring between Metro Rail and Foothill Transit buses, and see where your connections can take you.

Rail and bus connections work together for you!

We know having options to get around is important to you. That’s why we connect directly to many Metro Rail stations. The Metro A Line travels from Pomona into downtown Los Angeles where you can transfer to other Metro Rail Lines, and then continues all the way to Long Beach.

map shows the Metro A Line and all the Foothill Transit lines that connect with it

1. Pico Station

map shows the Pico Station and the closest stops for Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 and the Silver Streak

The Pico station is northwest of Pico Blvd and Hope St in downtown Los Angeles.

While you’re here, catch a concert or game at Crypto.com Arena or a performance at Peacock Theater, take a stroll through concerts of the past at the GRAMMY Museum, or browse the Social District Farmers’ Market.

Connect with the Silver Streak at Flower St and 12th St or Pico Blvd and Flower St. Connect with Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 at Figueroa St and 9th St or Hope St and 9th St.

The Silver Streak serves Montclair, Pomona, West Covina, Baldwin Park, El Monte, and Los Angeles 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Popular destinations include Cal Poly Pomona and Plaza West Covina. Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 travel into downtown Los Angeles on weekday mornings and back east on weekday evenings. Line 490 serves Glendora and Covina, including Glendora Promenade. Line 493 serves Rowland Heights and City of Industry, including Schabarum Park. Line 495 serves City of Industry. Line 498 serves West Covina. Line 499 serves the Via Verde Park & Ride. Line 699 serves Montclair and Pomona.

2. 7th St/Metro Center Station

map shows the 7th Street/Metro Center Station and the closest stops for Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 and the Silver Streak

The 7th St/Metro Center station is at Flower St and 7th St in downtown Los Angeles.

While you’re here, browse the shopping and dining at FIGat7th, climb the Bunker Hill Steps, or stroll through Pershing Square.

Connect with the Silver Streak at Grand Ave and 7th St or Olive St and 7th St. Connect with Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 at Figueroa St and 7th St or 6th St and Hope St.

3. Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill Station

map shows the Grand Ave Arts/Bunker Hill Station and the closest stops for Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 and the Silver Streak

The Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill station is at Flower St and 2nd St in downtown Los Angeles.

While you’re here, enjoy the contemporary art at The Broad, see a slice of movie history at the Bradbury Building, and have some fun(icular) on the Angels Flight Railway.

Connect with the Silver Streak at Grand Ave and 2nd St or Olive St and 5th St. Connect with Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 at Figueroa St and 3rd St or Hope St and 1st St.

4. Historic Broadway Station

map shows the Historic Broadway Station and the closest stops for Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 and the Silver Streak

The Historic Broadway station is at Broadway and 2nd St in downtown Los Angeles.

While you’re here, enjoy the contemporary art at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, take a green break at Gloria Molina Grand Park, and view the iconic Los Angeles City Hall.

Connect with the Silver Streak and Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 at 1st St and Hill St.

5. Little Tokyo/Arts District Station

map shows the Little Tokyo/Arts District Station and the closest stops for Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 and the Silver Streak

The Little Tokyo/Arts District station is at 1st St and Alameda St in downtown Los Angeles.

While you’re here, enjoy the contemporary art at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, catch a show at East West Players, and listen to live music at The Moroccan Lounge.

Connect with the Silver Streak and Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 at Spring St and 1st St.

6. Union Station

map shows Union Station and the closest stops for Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 and the Silver Streak

Union Station is at Alameda St south of Cesar E Chavez Ave in downtown Los Angeles.

While you’re here, see El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, stroll the shops on Olvera St, and visit the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles.

Connect with the Silver Streak and Lines 490, 493, 495, 498, 499, and 699 at Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza.

7. Del Mar Station

map shows the Del Mar Station and the closest stops for Line 187

The Del Mar Station is at Del Mar Blvd and Arroyo Pkwy in Pasadena.

While you’re here, stroll through Central Park, grab a burger at Lucky Boy, and dazzle yourself with the shopping in Old Pasadena.

Connect with the Line 187 at Green St and Raymond Ave or Raymond Ave and Union St.

Line 187 is our most popular local line, with buses every 15 to 30 minutes all week serving Pasadena, East Pasadena, East San Gabriel, Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, and Azusa. Destinations include Pasadena City College, The Shops at Santa Anita, Santa Anita Race Track, Old Town Monrovia, City Of Duarte Parks And Recreation Department, Costco, and the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area.

8. Memorial Park Station

map shows the Memorial Park Station and the closest stops for Line 187

The Memorial Park Station is at Holly St and Raymond Ave in Pasadena.

While you’re here, stroll through Memorial Park, enjoy the Armory Center For the Arts, and pose for a photo in front of the picturesque Pasadena City Hall.

Connect with the Line 187 at Raymond Ave and Walnut St.

9. Sierra Madre Villa Station

map shows the Sierra Madre Villa Station and the closest stops for Line 187

The Sierra Madre Villa station is at the 210 Freeway and Sierra Madre Villa Ave.

While you’re here, enjoy live theatre at A Noise Within, check out the shopping at Hastings Village, or bowl a strike at Bowlero.

Connect with Line 187 at Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave.

10. Arcadia Station

map shows the Arcadia Station and the closest stops for Lines 187 and 270

The Arcadia station is at 1st Ave and Santa Clara St in Arcadia.

While you’re here, climb to the top at Hangar 18, get hyper at Hyper Coffee, and explore Arcadia County Park.

Connect with Line 270 at Arcadia Station.

Line 270 serves Arcadia, Monrovia, South Monrovia Island, Mayflower Village, Irwindale, and El Monte. Destinations include Old Town Monrovia, Peck Road Water Conservation Park, Santa Fe Historical Park, and the Rio Hondo Bike Path.

11. Monrovia Station

map shows the Monrovia Station and the closest stops for Line 270

The Monrovia station is at Duarte Rd and Peck Rd in Monrovia.

While you’re here, relax at Monrovia Station Park, comfort yourself with diner food at Nano Cafe, or try a selection of Argentine empanadas at Lord Empanada.

Connect with Line 270 at Myrtle Ave and Duarte Rd.

12. Duarte/City of Hope Station

map shows the Duarte/City of Hope Station and the closest stops for Lines 272 and 861

The Duarte/City of Hope Station is at Duarte Rd and Highland Ave in Duarte.

While you’re here, work on your skills at Duarte Skate Park, bike the San Gabriel Valley River Trail, or donate blood at City of Hope.

Connect with Line 272 and Line 861 at Duarte Rd and Hope Dr.

Line 272 serves Duarte, Irwindale, Baldwin Park, and West Covina. Destinations include Baldwin Park Senior Center, Citrus Valley Medical Center - Queen Of The Valley Campus, and Plaza West Covina. Line 861 serves Duarte, Monrovia, South Monrovia Island, Irwindale, and Azusa. Destinations include Mountain Vista Plaza and Encanto Park.

13. Irwindale Station

map shows the Irwindale Station and the closest stops for Line 185

The Irwindale station is at Irwindale Ave and Avenida Padilla in Irwindale.

Connect with Line 185 at the Irwindale Station stop.

14. Azusa Downtown Station

map shows the Azusa Downtown Station and the closest stops for Lines 185, 187, 188, and 280

The Azusa Downtown station is located at 9th St and Alameda Ave in Azusa.

While you’re here, get a cup of joe at Flo’s Coffee Shop, una taza de café at Café Cultura, or some Mediterranean food at Lemón Zëst.

Connect with Line 185 at Foothill Blvd and San Gabriel Blvd and Lines 187, 188, and 280 at the Azusa Intermodal Transit Center.

Line 185 serves Azusa, Irwindale, Vincent, West Covina, Valinda, La Puente, City of Industry, and Hacienda Heights. Destinations include Costco, Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area, Plaza West Covina, La Puente Live Farmers Market, Workman And Temple Family Homestead Museum, and Schabarum Regional Park. Line 187 is our most popular local line, with buses every 15 to 30 minutes all week serving Pasadena, East Pasadena, East San Gabriel, Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, and Azusa. Destinations include Pasadena City College, The Shops at Santa Anita, Santa Anita Race Track, Old Town Monrovia, City Of Duarte Parks And Recreation Department, Costco, and the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area. Line 188 serves Montclair in San Bernardino County, Claremont, Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas, Glendora, and Azusa. Line 280 serves Azusa, Covina, West Covina, Valinda, La Puente, South San Jose Hills, and City of Industry. Destinations include Schabarum Regional Park.

15. APU/Citrus College Station

map shows the APU/Citrus College Station and the closest stops for Lines 188, 281, 284, and 490

The APU/Citrus College station is located at Palm Dr and 9th St in Azusa.

While you’re here, enjoy 10 Arroyo South Park and take in a performance at the Haugh Performing Arts Center.

Connect with Lines 188, 281, 284, and 488 at Foothill Blvd and Citrus Ave.

Line 188 serves Montclair in San Bernardino County, Claremont, Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas, Glendora, and Azusa. Line 281 serves Glendora, Azusa, Citrus, Covina, West Covina, West Puente Valley, La Puente, City of Industry, and Hacienda Heights. Destinations include Eastland Center, Plaza West Covina, Queen of the Valley Hospital, and the Schabarum Regional Park. Line 284 serves Glendora, Azusa, San Dimas, Charter Oak, Covina, and West Covina. Destinations include Sam’s Club, Costco, YMCA San Gabriel Valley, and Eastland Center. Line 488 serves Azusa, Glendora, Covina, Charter Oak, West Covina, Valinda, La Puente, West Puente Valley, Baldwin Park, Irwindale, and El Monte. Destinations include YWCA, Eastland Center, YMCA, and Santa Fe Historical Park.

16. Glendora Station

map shows the Glendora Station and the closest stops for Lines 188 and 284

The Glendora station is located at Vermont Ave and Ada Ave in Glendora.

While you’re here, browse New Unto Others Thrift Store, check out Big Tree Park, and sit and sip in Classic Coffee.

Connect with Line 188 at Route 66 and Vermont Ave and Line 284 at Glendora Ave and Ada Ave.

Line 188 serves Montclair in San Bernardino County, Claremont, Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas, Glendora, and Azusa. Line 284 serves Glendora, Azusa, San Dimas, Charter Oak, Covina, and West Covina. Destinations include Sam’s Club, Costco, YMCA San Gabriel Valley, and Eastland Center.

17. San Dimas Station

map shows the San Dimas Station and the closest stops for Lines 295 and 492

The San Dimas station is located at San Dimas Ave and Bonita Ave in San Dimas.

While you’re here, visit Civic Center Park.

Connect with Lines 295 and 492 at Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave.

Line 295 serves San Dimas, Pomona, and Walnut. Destinations include Cal Poly Pomona and Mt. San Antonio College. Line 492 serves El Monte, Temple City, North El Monte, Arcadia, Mayflower Village, Irwindale, Baldwin Park, Azusa, Vincent, Covina, Glendora, Charter Oak, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont, and Montclair. Destinations include Santa Fe Historical Park, Sam’s Club, Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, University of La Verne, and Montclair Place.

18. La Verne Station

map shows the La Verne Station and the closest stops for Lines 197 and 492

The La Verne station is located at White Ave and 1st St in La Verne.

While you’re here, visit Nambah Coffee Co.

Connect with Line 197 at the La Verne Station stop and Line 492 at Bonita Ave and White Ave.

Line 197 serves Pomona, La Verne, Claremont, and Montclair. Destinations include School of Arts and Enterprise, Downtown Pomona Farmers Market, Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, and Pomona Fairplex. Line 492 serves El Monte, Temple City, North El Monte, Arcadia, Mayflower Village, Irwindale, Baldwin Park, Azusa, Vincent, Covina, Glendora, Charter Oak, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont, and Montclair. Destinations include Santa Fe Historical Park, Sam’s Club, Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, University of La Verne, and Montclair Place.

19. Pomona Station

map shows the Pomona Station and the closest stops for Lines 197, 291, and 492

The Pomona station is located at Garey Ave and Bonita Ave in Pomona.

While you’re here, hit some balls at JB Athletics.

Connect with Line 197 at Arrow Hwy and Garey Ave, Line 291 at the Pomona Station stop, and Line 492 at Bonita Ave and Garey Ave.

Line 197 serves Pomona, La Verne, Claremont, and Montclair. Destinations include School of Arts and Enterprise, Downtown Pomona Farmers Market, Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, and Pomona Fairplex. Line 291 serves La Verne and Pomona. Destinations include La Verne Library, School of Arts and Enterprise, Downtown Pomona Farmers Market, and Civic Center Plaza. Line 492 serves El Monte, Temple City, North El Monte, Arcadia, Mayflower Village, Irwindale, Baldwin Park, Azusa, Vincent, Covina, Glendora, Charter Oak, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont, and Montclair. Destinations include Santa Fe Historical Park, Sam’s Club, Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, University of La Verne, and Montclair Place.

How do I transfer between Metro rail and Foothill Transit buses?

All you have to do is pay your fare with your TAP card. When you tap your card again at your second boarding (within two and a half hours), you’ll automatically be charged the transfer fee instead of the full fare. You’ll need stored value on your card to pay the transfer fare. Without a TAP card, you’ll have to pay full fare.

Foothill Transit passes are only accepted on our buses*. EZ Transit passes are good for multiple agencies.

*With one exception: you can use your Foothill Transit pass to board the Metro J Line from El Monte Station through downtown Los Angeles with our Silver Streak to Metro J Line program.

September 11th, 2025

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Dear Gabby, How Do You Plan Detours?

Gabby is here to share and answer the hundreds of questions you send to her every day. She's your source for the inside scoop on everything you ever needed to know about mastering the art of public transit. Email her at deargabby@foothilltransit.org.

Dear Gabby,

There was construction on my way to school last week, and my bus had to take another route. Who decided on that detour? I would have gone a different way.

-Detouring in Diamond Bar

Dear Detouring in Diamond Bar,

Have you ever been in a car following GPS directions when you come across an unexpected event, and you have to find a new way around? It’s pretty fast and easy. The GPS tells you it’s rerouting, and suddenly you’ve got a whole new set of directions to get you to your destination.

Rerouting a bus line is not nearly as quick or as easy, but we have just as many road obstacles as cars do. So what does it take to plan a detour for a Foothill Transit bus line?

Just like everything else we do here, our first job is to keep our customers and operators safe. Customers need safe places to get on and off their buses. Bus operators need to be able to make safe turns – and some of our buses are 60 feet long. That’s a full 15 feet longer than a school bus! Here’s how we get started.

customer tweet: fatal wreck at Colima and Avalo. Likely to tie up the 285.

The first step is simply finding out about the closure! We work on building strong relationships with cities, construction and filming coordinators, and other transit agencies. That way we can find out about road closures as soon as possible. But our buses serve more than 20 different cities, so we also depend on our bus operators to tell us whenever their routes are blocked or they see signs for upcoming events or construction. And sometimes we learn about closures from awesome customers like you. You rock! When we find out about a closure, we need to know what streets are closed and when it’s expected to begin and end. Roads are often closed long before an event starts and long after it ends. With crashes or construction, there may not even be a fixed end time. Some events, like marches, are especially complicated. Marches don’t stay in one place, and they can be unpredictable.

Once we learn of a closure, our bus operators can’t just pull out Google Maps or Waze for a new route like a car driver can. You’re going to need to know where to pick up your bus, right? The bus operators who are going to serve later trips on that same line will need to know about the closure and follow the same detour. And if it’s an unexpected closure, our planning team can try to contact the organizers of the event or construction for more information. So we all need to be on the same page.

When supervisors plan a detour, they have so much to think about. Are the roads one-way? (DTLA, I’m looking at you.) Can our longest buses safely make all the turns on the new route? Which bus stops will we miss during the detour? Are there safe locations for alternate bus stops that all of our customers can access? Then they need to decide when the detour will start and end. Some of our customers won’t have access to the internet, email, or text messages during a detour. Supervisors and facilities technicians need enough time to drive to each bus stop and post signs before a detour and take them down afterwards. And all our customers need enough time to get to the right locations when a detour starts or ends. Sometimes, we’ll decide to keep detouring even though streets have cleared to make sure there’s no confusion about where people need to catch their buses. Also, did you know our buses are actually operated by two different agencies? Both of those agencies need to communicate with each other and with the staff at the Foothill Transit administrative offices to make sure we’re all working together.

Got that all straight? Yeah, it’s a lot.

But wait, there’s more! All that planning then needs to be communicated to you, our customers. Depending on the timing and the size of the detour, we might post hand-written temporary signs or printed, laminated signs at your bus stops. If we’re posting the signs long before the detour starts, we need to keep an eye out to replace any signs that get taken down. (It happens.) For big detours with lots of advance notice, like DTLA May Day events, we might post Rider Alerts on board our buses (right behind the operator’s seat). All of our detours are listed on our website in several places, especially our R ider Alerts page. And a lot of our customers get an email or text whenever the line they ride has a detour. You can, too – sign up for R ider Alerts here. All the cool kids are doing it.

So the next time your bus has to detour, you can say a word of thanks that all you have to think about is where your bus will be stopping. The rest is up to us.

Glad to go good places with you,

-Gabby

Dear Gabby is our transit advice column. Gabby will give you the inside scoop on everything you ever needed to know to master the art of public transit. See you next time!

February 28th, 2025

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