To figure out how to get around Los Angeles from Park Cienega Motel, plan around the destinations on your itinerary: several Metro stations are within a short drive, while many area attractions also have driving and walking times from the motel.
Metro offers rail and bus connections across the county, so you can combine transit with driving where it fits your plans. The Metro stations near Park Cienega Motel include La Cienega/Jefferson, about 4 minutes away by car.
- La Cienega/Jefferson station: about 4 minutes by car from the motel.
- Los Angeles city centre: about 13 minutes by car from the motel.
- Los Angeles International Airport: about 18 minutes by car from the motel.
- Metro accepts TAP cards and digital wallet payments on buses and at rail stations.
Start with the trip, not the mode
Choose transport for each destination rather than assuming one mode will work for every Los Angeles outing. From a Los Angeles motel, the city centre is about 13 minutes by car and Los Angeles International Airport is about 18 minutes by car.
For a museum visit, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is about 7 minutes by car or 41 minutes on foot from the motel; the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum has the same travel times. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art visitor guide can help you plan that stop.
Several other destinations have similar travel times from the motel: the Petersen Automotive Museum and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures are each about 5 minutes by car or 36 minutes on foot. Ivy Substation and The Actors' Gang are each about 5 minutes by car or 34 minutes on foot.
Using Metro from the motel area
La Cienega/Jefferson, Wilshire/La Cienega and Culver City stations are each about 4–5 minutes by car from the motel; their walking times are about 28–30 minutes.
Park Cienega Motel is within reach of a Metro network with six train lines and 115 stations, with bus connections at each station. The B Line runs between North Hollywood and Union Station, stopping at Hollywood/Western, Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland.
Route 212 connects Hawthorne/Lennox Station and Hollywood/Highland Station via La Brea Avenue. At Hollywood/Western, you can connect with the B Line and bus routes 180, 207 and 217.
For a Hollywood outing, Hollywood/Highland Station is a useful route endpoint to keep in mind: Route 212 connects it with Hawthorne/Lennox via La Brea Avenue, and the B Line also serves the station. Check Metro’s schedules and maps when you plan your route, since service information can change.
Driving and planning travel time
Driving times from the motel make it possible to compare several area stops before you set out. Beverly Canon Gardens is about 7 minutes by car or 51 minutes on foot. Kirk Douglas Theatre is about 6 minutes by car or 41 minutes on foot.
Los Angeles International Airport and Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport are each about 18 minutes by car from the motel. Ontario International Airport and Bob Hope Airport are each about 54 minutes by car. The LAX airport transportation guide covers the airport trip in more detail.
These travel times are not a guarantee of how long a particular trip will take. If you are deciding between driving and transit, compare the destination’s travel time from the motel with Metro’s current route and schedule information.
Plan fares and access before you travel
Metro accepts TAP cards on buses and at rail stations, and you can pay with a physical card or a digital wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay. TAP is reloadable for Metro bus and rail fares. Regular-fare riders can use TAP on Metro and 26 additional Los Angeles County transit agencies.
Fare options vary by rider and trip. Children under age 6 may ride free with a fare-paying adult; participating colleges offer discounted transit passes on campus. A monthly EZ Transit Pass provides local service on 23 regional transit agencies. A valid Metrolink ticket can be scanned at Metro Rail fare gates or shown to a bus operator when boarding.
Metro buses and trains include accessibility features. If an elevator is out of service, a rider may take a bus to the next station at no cost. Metro Micro serves eight areas in Los Angeles County, with trips or connections to bus and rail for $2.50; discounts may be available to eligible riders.
Before you go: Check the official Metro site before you go for current schedules, maps, fares and service details.
FAQs
How far are Metro stations from the motel?
La Cienega/Jefferson, Wilshire/La Cienega and Culver City stations are each about 4–5 minutes by car from the motel. Walking times range from about 28 to 30 minutes.
Can you pay for Los Angeles Metro with a phone?
Yes. Metro accepts digital wallet payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as physical TAP cards, on buses and at rail stations.
How long does it take to drive from the motel to LAX?
Los Angeles International Airport is about 18 minutes by car from the motel.
Does Metro have accessible buses and trains?
Metro buses and trains include accessibility features. Its guidance also describes a no-cost bus ride to the next station when an elevator is out of service.