Bus Transportation:

Greyhound Bus Line: (213) 629-8400

The Greyhound bus line pulls into downtown Los Angeles round the clock at 1716 East Seventh Street. There are also bus stations in Hollywood at 1409 Vine Street, in the Valley at 11239 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, and in the city of San Fernando at 1441 Truman Street.

Dash: (213) 808-2273

The Dash transportation service is a fleet of shuttle buses that provide inexpensive public transportation in several communities, including downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, the Westside, Venice, and the Valleys.

MTA: (213) 626-4455

The MTA, the city's Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus system has several lines to and from downtown Los Angeles. You can continue on to almost anywhere in the county with transfers. Exact change is required on all buses. Most bus lines stop running at midnight. Regular fare is $1.35 and transfers cost $0.25.

Big Blue Bus: (310) 451-5444

The city of Santa Monica runs the Big Blue Bus throughout the Westside, to LAX, UCLA and downtown. Blue buses connect to the MTA lines. Local fare is $0.50.

Airport Flyaway: (818) 994-5554

Flyaway buses travel at scheduled intervals from LAX to Van Nuys for connections throughout the San Fernando Valley.