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Los Angeles offers many ways to get in, around, and out of town. For in-town transportation, your best bet is your own car; however, be warned that the LA freeway system is not for the faint of heart. Rush hour begins at 3:30 p.m. and ends well after 6 p.m., so any trip on a freeway involves major traffic congestion, accidents, and the occasional police chase. To navigate the area surrounding LMU, try the Lion Express shuttle, a service offered by the University to transport students to popular sites in Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, and West Los Angeles. Other options include the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, like the Jim Morrison song. For out-of-town transportation, you can’t do much better than LAX, one of the world’s busiest airports. Almost every airline imaginable flies into this airport, so it is usually crowded. To avoid the stress of airport traffic, take a cab.

If you’re looking to reach a specific site in LA, chances are there is a bus to take you there. However, buses frequently run late or at odd hours, so a car is always a plus. For out-of-towners, consider befriending a student from the area. Often, they can provide valuable shortcuts to traveling around the city.

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Transportation at Loyola Marymount University

kmr9816

Multimedia '14

3.1

B-

Must Have a Car

Public transportation is just not good in LA. The school has a shuttle, but it's not the most convenient thing ever. You can take a bus right to Venice Beach or Santa Monica for only $1, but you don't want to be doing that all the time. You're going to want a car to get around. And get ready for a disastrous parking situation.

Apr 09, 2012

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Transportation at Loyola Marymount University

itssarahkate

Communications '13

2.3

C

Parking Nightmare

Parking is an absolute nightmare during the day at LMU. There is not great public transportation in LA in general, especially in the area around LMU.

Mar 19, 2012

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Transportation at Loyola Marymount University

Rup25

Business '11

3.5

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Little Public Transportation

Public transportation is available, but limited. However, the Big Blue Bus I believe can take you down Lincoln Blvd from Los Angeles International to 3rd street Promenade in Santa Monica (with stops in Venice, Marina Del Rey). Unless you commute, you don't really need a car until your junior year when a lot of the stduents move off campus.

Feb 09, 2012

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