Transit Guide
The Lakewood Transit Guide provides information about local and regional transportation options available to Lakewood residents, including bus, rail, paratransit, rideshare, biking and trip-planning resources.
Tip: Transit routes, fares, schedules and service alerts can change. Always check online or call the transit provider before your trip.
If you need assistance accessing transit information or would like this information in another format, contact the ADA Coordinator at ADACoordinator@lakewoodca.gov or call 562-866-9771.
Lakewood transportation services
Lakewood DASH
Lakewood’s DASH Transit service helps eligible Lakewood residents get around the community when they do not have their own transportation.
DASH provides free transportation for Lakewood residents age 60 and older and residents of any age with disabilities who have limited or no access to private transportation. The service takes eligible riders to medical centers and community facilities in Lakewood and a limited number of destinations outside the city.
Pre-registration is required, and trips are by reservation only.
For registration information, call the DASH office at 562-924-0149 or visit the DASH Transit and Buses page.
If you need assistance registering or would like to complete the process another way, contact the DASH office.
Dial-A-Lift
Dial-A-Lift is a curb-to-curb paratransit service provided through Long Beach Transit for eligible riders with disabilities. The service takes eligible passengers to destinations in Long Beach, Signal Hill and Lakewood.
Like Lakewood DASH, pre-registration is required.
For Dial-A-Lift registration information, call 562-591-8753 or email dialalift_web@lbtransit.com.
Plan a trip by bus or rail
If you are new to public transit, your first ride will likely be on a local bus. Review your route before leaving, check your stops and transfer points, and plan to arrive at your first stop about 10 minutes early.
Most buses, trains and subways provide audio and visual announcements for upcoming stops. On buses, press the stop-request strip or pull the cord when your stop is approaching. Metro rail trains stop at every station along the line.
Long Beach Transit
Long Beach Transit operates several routes serving Lakewood and nearby communities. Many routes connect to downtown Long Beach, Lakewood Center and other regional destinations.
Use the Long Beach Transit routes and services page to view maps, schedules and trip-planning tools.
For help planning a trip with Long Beach Transit, call customer care at 562-591-2301.
Metro bus and rail
Metro provides regional bus and rail service throughout Los Angeles County. The Metro website includes schedules, maps, a trip planner and tools for using TAP.
Plan a Metro trip
Metro’s A Line connects Long Beach with downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena and Azusa. Long Beach Transit routes 191 and 192 provide connections from Lakewood to the Del Amo Station for Metro A Line service.
The Regional Connector links Metro rail lines through downtown Los Angeles, allowing direct rides between Long Beach and Azusa on the A Line, and between East Los Angeles and Santa Monica on the E Line.
TAP cards and payment
A TAP card or TAP app can be used to pay fares on Metro and many other transit systems in Los Angeles County.
- Each rider needs their own TAP card or TAP account.
- TAP cards can be purchased or reloaded at Metro rail stations, TAP vending machines and online.
- Virtual TAP cards can be added to compatible smartphones and smart watches.
- Long Beach Transit accepts TAP cards, the TAP app and cash. Exact fare is needed when paying cash.
- Metro rail does not accept cash onboard. Riders use a TAP card, TAP app or accepted digital payment option.
For TAP information, visit TAP.
Transit options for riders with disabilities
Access Services provides paratransit options for eligible riders with disabilities who are unable to use other forms of public transit.
Learn about Access Services
Lakewood residents may also contact DASH or Dial-A-Lift to ask about eligibility and registration for local transportation services.
Regional transit resources
Use these outside transit agency websites to plan trips in Lakewood, Los Angeles County, Orange County and beyond.
- Long Beach Transit provides local bus routes, maps, schedules and trip-planning tools.
- Metro provides regional bus and rail service, schedules, maps, trip planning and TAP information.
- Cerritos on Wheels maps and schedules provides local bus information for Cerritos-area travel.
- LADOT Transit provides local bus service in downtown Los Angeles and information about service changes, fares and routes.
- Orange County Transportation Authority provides bus and trip-planning information for Orange County travel.
- Metrolink provides regional commuter rail service, trip planning and ticketing.
- Amtrak provides passenger rail schedules, fares and ticketing.
- Google Maps can help plan trips by car, public transit, bicycle and walking.
- Go511 provides traffic, transit, carpool and vanpool resources.
Carpools and vanpools
Carpooling and vanpooling can reduce commute costs and help put fewer miles on your car. A vanpool is a group of people who regularly travel together to and from work, usually over a longer commute.
To learn about carpooling, vanpooling and other shared-ride options, visit Metro rideshare resources.
Walk or bike
Lakewood has walkable and bikeable streets that connect residents to local schools, parks, shopping centers and transit stops.
The city maintains an extensive network of bike lanes and paths. View the Lakewood bike trails and paths page.
The San Gabriel River bike trail can be accessed at major river crossings in eastern Lakewood. Starting near Del Amo Boulevard, riders can travel south through regional park areas toward Seal Beach or north toward the San Gabriel foothills.
Bikes can also be combined with transit:
- Long Beach Transit and Metro buses are equipped with bike racks.
- Metro allows bicycles on rail cars.
- Many Metro stations offer bicycle racks, lockers or storage options.
- Metro Bike Share provides bike-sharing information and station locations.
Call ahead
Contact transit providers directly to confirm eligibility, registration, schedules, fares and service changes.