For Trojans travelling far and wide, there are multiple options to get you from USC to LAX. Some of these options include traveling on the Metro bus and rail system; USC employees can use their E-Pass obtained via the Employee Transit Subsidy online here. USC students can use their U-Pass obtained online here. If you don’t participate in one of those programs/already have fare for your travels on the Metro system, you can purchase a TAP card at any Metro rail station or download the TAP App for a virtual TAP card you can load with fare as well.
To travel to LAX from USC using just the LA Metro rail system:
Take the E-Line westbound at any of the three stations near campus (Jefferson/USC, Expo Park/USC, Expo/Vermont – service from 4am to 12am) and get off at the connecting Expo/Crenshaw station. From this station, board the K-Line southbound to the Westchester/Veterans station (every 10-15 minutes from 4am to 12am). From this station, board the C & K Line Link bus southbound (every 10-15 minutes from 4:30am to 12:50am) to the C-Line Aviation/LAX Station where you can take the LAX Metro Connector bus shuttle to the airport terminals (every 10-15 minutes from 4am to 2am). The Metro Connector shuttle is free with valid proof of transit.
To travel to LAX from USC using a combination of LA Metro bus and rail systems:
Take the J-Line Bus southbound from the 37th Street/USC station and get off at the connecting Harbor Freeway station (every 10-15 minutes from 4am to 12am). From this station, board the C-Line westbound to the Aviation/LAX Station (every 10-15 minutes from 4am to 2am). From the Aviation/LAX Station, you can take the LAX Metro Connector bus shuttle to the airport terminals (every 10-15 minutes from 4am to 2am). The Metro Connector shuttle is free with valid proof of transit.
To travel to LAX from USC using a combination of USC Buses and LAX Flyaway service:
Take the USC Bus to Union Station East (every 20-40 minutes from 7am to 10pm). The LAX Flyaway shuttle to LAX operates from Bus Stop 1 in the Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station East (every 2-3 hours from 3am to 11:30pm). FlyAway buses operate seven days a week and drop passengers off on the Upper/Departures Level of each terminal at LAX. Buses offer free WiFi and charging stations under the seats. Fare is $9.75 for a one-way ticket – the FlyAway ticket kiosk is on the south end of the plaza near Bus Bay 1. To save time, you can also purchase your ticket online at the FlyAway website.
Still have questions? Please contact USC Rideshare Coordinator Eddie Soule at tsubsidy@usc.edu.