{"id":81554,"date":"2026-06-08T23:29:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=81554"},"modified":"2026-06-08T23:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:29:24","slug":"regional-transit-rideshare-partners-join-metro-enhanced-transit-bus-service-roster-for-expanded-reach-for-fifa-world-cup-2026-games-fan-activations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=81554","title":{"rendered":"Regional Transit, Rideshare Partners Join Metro Enhanced Transit Bus Service Roster for Expanded Reach for FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 Games, Fan Activations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Metrolink, Flix\/Greyhound, Amtrak\/Pacific Surfliner, Uber to Provide Seamless Transit Across Southern California<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>LOS ANGELES (June\u00a08,\u00a02026)<\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Getting to the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 matches at Los Angeles Stadium will be a seamless experience as Metro, with additional regional transit and rideshare partners, will provide direct enhanced bus service from\u00a0<a id=\"m_-1638053846974532196OWA7d842ead-9f4b-202b-8706-c8bfe21a7805\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metro.net\/riding\/world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.metro.net\/riding\/world-cup\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781059795254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3w2p8hKxhJ-mIS_lY3MVUH\"><u>15 locations<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for all eight matches in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith the World Cup less than a week away, we want to assure fans that Metro and its transit partners are ready to provide a seamless transportation experience for those attending the games,\u201d said Fernando Dutra, Metro Board Chair. \u201cTransportation agencies that serve Southern California will provide seamless, easy and accessible travel for local riders as well as those visiting our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Metro World Cup Enhanced Service<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Metro\u2019s World Cup Enhanced Service will take fans directly to Los Angeles Stadium from\u00a0<a id=\"m_-1638053846974532196OWAd92acbd1-fff0-e4ae-b80c-4ad73284f2da\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metro.net\/riding\/world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.metro.net\/riding\/world-cup\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781059795254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3w2p8hKxhJ-mIS_lY3MVUH\"><u>15 locations<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, including: El Camino College, Crenshaw Metro Station, Culver City Transit Center, Downtown Long Beach, Downtown Santa Monica, Harbor Gateway Transit Center, Hawthorne\/Lennox Metro Station, North Hollywood Metro Station, Pierce College Station, Torrance Transit Center, LA Union Station, LAX\/Metro Transit Center, ARTIC Anaheim Amtrak Station, Newport Transportation Center and several locations near LAX. Fare for the service is $1.75 each way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Fans will arrive at the Los Angeles Stadium up to three hours before kickoff and the last service will depart up to 120 minutes after the match ends. Visit\u00a0<a id=\"m_-1638053846974532196OWAde719eca-3e07-5016-f7da-1d66ccd566a9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metro.net\/riding\/world-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.metro.net\/riding\/world-cup\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781059795254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3w2p8hKxhJ-mIS_lY3MVUH\"><u>metro.net\/worldcup<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for additional information and to reserve parking in advance.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>FlixBus and Greyhound<\/b><\/p>\n<p>FlixBus and Greyhound are ready to support increased intercity travel demand across Southern California as Los Angeles prepares to welcome fans from around the world during the tournament. The network will continue connecting travelers from cities including San Diego, Bakersfield, Las Vegas and beyond into key regional hubs such as Union Station, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery and Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, helping visitors and residents seamlessly access LA Metro services to reach matches and events across the region. As demand for affordable and flexible transportation continues to grow, intercity bus service plays an important role in reducing congestion, easing parking demand around venues, and expanding access to mobility during large-scale events.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Metrolink<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Metrolink, Southern California\u2019s regional passenger rail system, expands transit options beyond Los Angeles County, allowing f\u00fatbol fans to avoid gridlock and pricey matchday parking. Metrolink riders enjoy free connections to LA Metro at Union Station and OC Bus at the Anaheim Station in Orange County, making it easy to reach the stadium, fan festivals and watch parties. Enhanced Metrolink service will accommodate post-event travel out of Downtown Los Angeles, following all eight local matches and official FIFA Fan Zone dates at LA Union Station from June 25-28. Additional fan events accessible directly via Metrolink or via free, short connections on Metro include LA Memorial Coliseum from June 11-15; the Pomona Fairplex on July 14, 15, 18 and 19; and Downtown Burbank from July 18-19. Learn more and plan your trip at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/metrolinktrains.com\/world-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/metrolinktrains.com\/world-cup&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781059795254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw29AhCrny2q8Iw-ac-NVMh9\">metrolinktrains.com\/world-cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Pacific Surfliner<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Pacific Surfliner makes it easy to travel to Los Angeles without the stress of driving to the matches during World Cup. On select match days, additional late-night service and adjusted departures will help fans return home after the game, including extended service to destinations such as San Diego, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Special Fan Zone service on July 18\u201319 will also include additional stops at Burbank Downtown for easier access to events and activities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTransit is the best, most affordable and most convenient way to get to all the World Cup festivities around LA County,\u201d said Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins. \u201cTogether with 13 other transit agencies, our longer distance carrier partners and rideshare partner, Metro will provide a world-class transit experience so fans can get the most out of the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Metro Micro and Uber<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Metro added two temporary Metro Micro Zones, providing a $10 discount for the first 2,500 trips per match day on Uber rides booked in the greater Hollywood and East LA areas to and from the Crenshaw\/Expo E Line Station and Union Station.\u00a0 To receive the discount, riders must book their ride as a micro transit trip through the Metro Micro app\u00a0&#8211; the $10 discount is applied automatically to the fare at the time of booking.\u00a0To board Metro&#8217;s enhanced bus service to Los Angeles Stadium, riders will open the Past Trips screen in the Metro Micro app and show their completed Uber trip as proof of travel. At the Crenshaw\/Expo station Metro staff will provide access to the station once riders show their completed trip receipt in the app.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Discounted trips can only be booked between the Hollywood zone and the Crenshaw\/Expo K Line station and East LA zone and Union Station on the eight match days. The service provided by Uber allows for free two-hour transfer to the K Line at Crenshaw\/Expo station and the World Cup enhanced bus service going to and from the game for everyone in the party. Standard Metro fare policy rules apply. Visit\u00a0<a id=\"m_-1638053846974532196OWAc3440a1f-c77b-4b72-4965-9b223b9c6107\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metro.net\/micro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.metro.net\/micro\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781059795254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0F4xTECVgna-q8Q2ucMZaQ\"><u>metro.net\/micro<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for additional information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>About Metro<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is building the most ambitious transportation infrastructure program in the United States and is working to greatly improve mobility. Metro is the lead transportation planning and funding agency for L.A. County and carries nearly 1 million boardings daily on four light rail and two subway lines and 119 bus lines utilizing 2,000 low-emission buses. The latest October 2025 customer experience survey showed that customer satisfaction has risen to 87%.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed by following Metro on The Source and El Pasajero at\u00a0<a id=\"m_-1638053846974532196OWA01ec633f-50d2-0188-f52b-1d260def1e3a\" href=\"http:\/\/www.metro.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.metro.net\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781059795254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1pb5RkcRI98a-_LkWon5pA\"><u>metro.net<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<a id=\"m_-1638053846974532196OWAf743c69e-d9df-ca0a-74c9-f3935ab7252d\" href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/losangelesmetro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/facebook.com\/losangelesmetro&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781059795254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2FaAN6pBm97GnEVplEIlaN\"><u>facebook.com\/losangelesmetro<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<a id=\"m_-1638053846974532196OWA0239f6a4-d4fd-e841-ae6f-a9e865c42579\" href=\"http:\/\/x.com\/metrolosaogeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/x.com\/metrolosaogeles&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781059795254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2roZyTxYn1vRWilJCyfGCY\"><u>x.com\/metrolosangeles<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<a id=\"m_-1638053846974532196OWA0d981de2-9c22-3aec-be93-4d4a1ad0b9d2\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/metroLAalerts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/x.com\/metroLAalerts&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781059795254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0raPS3AVMLfcHjMGnaEN0x\"><u>x.com\/metroLAalerts<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a id=\"m_-1638053846974532196OWA37acf38b-f35a-3c37-fee0-adca5872236f\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/metrolosangeles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/instagram.com\/metrolosangeles&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781059795254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2fg86Zom9RkvC5wUDqs0IA\"><u>instagram.com\/metrolosangeles<\/u><\/a>.<wbr \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metrolink, Flix\/Greyhound, Amtrak\/Pacific Surfliner, Uber to&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-81554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ca-local"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=81554"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81554\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81555,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81554\/revisions\/81555"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=81554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=81554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=81554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}