"Get into the ACT" of using Alhambra's convenient community bus transit system.

  Transportation Services

Alhambra is conveniently located
eight miles east of Downtown Los
Angeles and minutes from the
nearby cities of Pasadena,
Monterey Park, San Gabriel, San
Marino and other San Gabriel
Valley locations.

 CITY TRANSPORTATION

ALL ABOARD! The Alhambra Community Transit (ACT) System offers riders an inexpensive mode of travel (a 25-cents fare) within city limits! Schedules are provided below; however, for the most up-to-date scheduling information, it is recommended that you call an ACT representative at (626) 289-1220.

ACT provides two routes (see Map of ACT Route):

• The GREEN LINE - makes its way around town (literally)
  
  Route: travels both clockwise and counter-clockwise along Main Street  
  ... along Main Street (from Palm to Chapel)
  ...along Valley Boulevard (from Fremont to Vega)
     
  North/south connections are made on both the east side and west side of town.
   
  Frequency: Six days per week - every 20 minutes 
  Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  GREEN LINE Schedule
   
• The BLUE LINE - runs a split schedule from downtown to Cal State LA and back
  
  Route: 
   ...Chapel to Bay State to Commonwealth to Fremont to Hellman to Cal State -
    and back
   
  Frequency: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and again 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 
  BLUE LINE Schedule
  
  ACT does not operate on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day & Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
 
Senior Ride is a local transportation service provided free to Alhambra residents 60+ years of age, or disabled residents of any age. This curb-to-curb service transports seniors throughout the city for any purpose and up to two miles beyond city limits for medical appointments only. Registration is accepted with a photo ID proving age and Alhambra residency (utility bill, bank statement, etc.) at the following locations: Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave.; California Lutheran Home, 2400 S. Fremont Ave.; Atherton Baptist Home, 214 S. Atlantic Blvd.

Senior Ride reservations may be made during the following hours by calling:

(626) 289-RIDE (289-7433)
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
     Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Complete information concerning Senior Ride is available at Joslyn Center, 210 North Chapel Avenue. You may also call Joslyn Center at (626) 570-5056.

 MONTEBELLO BUS LINES
 Line 30 runs through Alhambra by traversing Garfield Avenue from Huntington Drive in the City of San Marino to Firestone Boulevard in the City of South Gate. Montebello Bus Lines is operated through the City of Montebello and offers many additional connecting bus lines. For Line 30 route information, click here. For additional information, click here.

 METRO GOLD LINE 

While the ACT bus can take you to destinations within our city limits, the Metro Bus/Rail system provides a fast and efficient way to get to points beyond. Alhambra residents and persons working in our city may find that the new Gold Line, which connects to the Metro Red Line, offers a convenient means to make connections to various Southland locations to and from Alhambra. Metro Bus stops in Alhambra include:

• Metro Bus Line 76/376: Eastbound/Westbound - Stops at Valley & Garfield with connections to/from the cities of Los Angeles, Lincoln Heights, Rosemead and El Monte.
• Metro Bus Line 176:  Eastbound/Westbound (Monday-Friday only)- Stops at Main & Garfield with connections to/from the cities of Glassel Park, Highland Park, South Pasadena (Mission & Fairoaks), San Gabriel, Rosemead and El Monte.
• Metro Bus Line 256: Northbound (Monday-Friday only) - Stops at Commonwealth & Fremont and Baystate & Garfield with connections from the cities of Paramount, Southgate, Bell Gardens, Commerce and East L.A.
• Metro Bus Lines 260/361:  Northbound & Southbound - Stops at Huntington at Atlantic with connections to/from the cities of Compton, Lynwood, Maywood, East Los Angeles, Monterey Park, Pasadena and Altadena.  

...Metro System Map (Click here to see the entire Metro Bus Line system)
 
 REGULAR METRO BUS & RAIL TOKENS
 
The City of Alhambra Finance Department sells Metro bus and rail tokens at its main customer service counter. Each bag contains ten tokens at a cost of $12.50.  
 
 REPLENISHABLE TAP CARD
 
The Replenishable TAP Card has replaced reduced fare stamps and paper day passes. Regular, senior, disabled and student Metro rail and bus users now have a new, more convenient way to get on board the Metro system – using a TAP Fare Card. After Reduced fare monthly stamps and reduced fare paper day passes are no longer available. All reduced fare users are required to have a TAP card with photo ID to receive the discount. This new durable plastic card can be used again and again to load a reduced fare monthly pass.  
 
The TAP card can be loaded at the City Hall Finance Department; however, Metro is providing other convenient options. These include the ability to reload your TAP card at Metro Customer Centers, other pass vendor locations, and at any Metro Rail or Metro Orange Line ticket vending machine. Best of all – you can add to your TAP card any time of the day or night by calling 866-TAPTOGO, or simply reloading online at www.taptogo.net.
 
So the next important question is: How does one obtain a TAP card? While the City of Alhambra has application forms on hand for all types of subsidized fare users, the easiest way is to download an online form; pay attention to the various types of subsidized fare cards that are available, including the Senior TAP ID Card, LACTOA Disabled TAP ID Card, College/Vocational TAP ID Card, and Student TAP Card (K-8 and 9-12).
 
There is no charge at this time for the TAP Card, but you will need to supply a full-face photo (1” x 1-1/4” or 2” x 2”) with your application. A photocopy of your California identification card, driver’s license or passport is also required. Disabled users will need to provide valid documentation of disability status, and students will have to show proof of student enrollment. These materials can be submitted in person to any Metro Customer Center or mailed to the address provided on each application form.  

 PARKING IN THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA
 
The city provides 19 downtown public parking lots -- all free of charge. Parking restrictions are in effect on city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. daily, except on the streets described in the Alhambra Municipal Code described under Title XI: Vehicles & Traffic (Chapter 11.36.012). Applications for annual all-night parking permits (Municipal Code: Chapter 11.36.016) may be obtained upon request from the Finance Department. All-night guest parking requires a temporary parking permit which can be obtained through the Police Department (Municipal Code: Chapter 11.36.050.).

 PARKING CITATIONS
 
For parking citations received within the City of Alhambra, there are three ways to pay. CLICK HERE for payment information and to find out how to contest a citation.

 AIRPORTS
  
Several airports reside within driving distance. Los Angeles International Airport, which serves destinations around the globe, is little more than a half-hour away. Additional local airports within driving range include Ontario Airport, Burbank Airport, Van Nuys Airport and John Wayne Airport.

 AMTRAK 
 
Take the train to destinations throughout the United States. An online site is available to assist you in planning and booking your trip.

 MAP GUIDES
  
You can find out how to get to your destination anywhere in Alhambra or the entire U.S. using MapQuest. This useful web site provides detailed directions on how to get to your destination, how long it will take and the distance in miles.

Transportation Links:

• Amtrak Service
• California Highway Patrol 
• MTA Bus and Rail Lines  / Ride-Sharing Information
• Metrolink
• Los Angeles International Airport
• Ontario Airport
• Burbank Airport
• Traffic Incident Report Information
Van Nuys AirportJohn Wayne Airport Taxi Cab ServicesMapQuest Map of Alhambra Sign up for MTA Ride-Matching Service Current Local Freeway Traffic Conditions