Beach Cities Transit
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Beach Cities Transit provides mass transportation for the Los Angeles
suburbs of Redondo Beach
, Hermosa Beach
, Manhattan Beach
, and El Segundo
. The three routes provide both local service and afford a variety of opportunities to connect with the rest of the Greater Los Angeles Transportation grid.
on the LACMTA Green Line
light rail system. The route continues south through the heart of Redondo Beach and serves the South Bay Galleria
and the Beach Cities Hospital, before terminating at the transfer center at the Redondo Beach pier
. This line was created when Metro Local
line 215 was shortened back to Redondo Beach Station.
where connections can be made to Torrance Transit
routes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9, as well as Metro Local
line 344. Line 104 then continues towards Calle Mayor via Sepulveda Boulevard and Anza Avenue respectively. Continuing through the southern portion of Torrance
, buses travel along the shore serving Rivera Village along Torrance and Redondo Beach, before concluding their journey at the transfer center at Redondo Beach Pier
. No service is provided on Sundays. Line 104 was created when Torrance Transit
line 4 was cancelled, Beach Cities Transit then replaced most of the portion west of Del Amo Fashion Center but chose to continue to Redondo Beach Pier instead of serve Palos Verdes Boulevard. Additionally, frequencies were reduced and lower capcity buses were put on the route.
line 439 was shortened to Aviation Station.
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suburbs of Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach, California
Redondo Beach is one of the three Beach Cities located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 66,748 at the 2010 census, up from 63,261 at the 2000 census. The city is located in the South Bay region of the greater Los Angeles area.Redondo Beach was originally part of...
, Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, California
Hermosa Beach is a beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Its population was 19,506 at the 2010 census, up from 18,566 at the 2000 census....
, Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach, California
Manhattan Beach is the wealthiest beachfront city located in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, USA. The city is on the Pacific coast, south of El Segundo, and north of Hermosa Beach. Manhattan Beach is the home of both beach and indoor volleyball, and surfing. During the winter, the...
, and El Segundo
El Segundo, California
El Segundo is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located on the Santa Monica Bay, it was incorporated on January 18, 1917, and is one of the Beach Cities of Los Angeles County and part of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments...
. The three routes provide both local service and afford a variety of opportunities to connect with the rest of the Greater Los Angeles Transportation grid.
102
Service runs daily and travels exclusively through Redondo Beach city limits. The route begins at Redondo Beach StationRedondo Beach (LACMTA station)
Redondo Beach is a Los Angeles County Metro Rail station on the Green Line. Located on Marine Avenue in Redondo Beach, California, it is the western terminus of the Green Line. The station platforms are situated above Marine Avenue. It is the western terminus of the line. The original name for...
on the LACMTA Green Line
LACMTA Green Line
The Green Line is a light rail line running between Redondo Beach and Norwalk within Los Angeles County; it is one of five forming the Los Angeles County Metro Rail system. In addition to Redondo Beach and Norwalk, the route also serves El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lynwood, South Gate, and Willowbrook...
light rail system. The route continues south through the heart of Redondo Beach and serves the South Bay Galleria
South Bay Galleria
South Bay Galleria, formerly named Galleria at South Bay, is a mall in Redondo Beach outside of Los Angeles, California. It is anchored by Macy's, Kohl's and Nordstrom, as well as a 16-screen AMC Theatres multiplex.-History:...
and the Beach Cities Hospital, before terminating at the transfer center at the Redondo Beach pier
Redondo Beach pier
The Redondo Beach pier is located in Redondo Beach, California and stretches out onto the Pacific Ocean. The pier has been rebuilt and altered by storms and redevelopments. Its official name is "Municipal Pier", and it has also been called the "Endless Pier"...
. This line was created when Metro Local
Metro Local
Metro Local is a bus system in Los Angeles County operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority . This retronym designation was placed to differentiate it from the Metro Rapid service...
line 215 was shortened back to Redondo Beach Station.
104
The route begins at the Del Amo Fashion CenterDel Amo Fashion Center
Del Amo Fashion Center is a two-level regional shopping mall in Torrance, California, USA. It is currently managed and co-owned by Simon Property Group....
where connections can be made to Torrance Transit
Torrance Transit
Torrance Transit is a transit agency serving mainly the South Bay region of Los Angeles County.-Routes:Torrance Transit is a transit agency serving mainly the South Bay region of Los Angeles County.-Routes:...
routes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9, as well as Metro Local
Metro Local
Metro Local is a bus system in Los Angeles County operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority . This retronym designation was placed to differentiate it from the Metro Rapid service...
line 344. Line 104 then continues towards Calle Mayor via Sepulveda Boulevard and Anza Avenue respectively. Continuing through the southern portion of Torrance
Torrance, California
Torrance is a city incorporated in 1921 and located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Torrance has of shore-front beaches on the Pacific Ocean, quieter and less well-known by tourists than others on the Santa Monica Bay, such as those of neighboring...
, buses travel along the shore serving Rivera Village along Torrance and Redondo Beach, before concluding their journey at the transfer center at Redondo Beach Pier
Redondo Beach pier
The Redondo Beach pier is located in Redondo Beach, California and stretches out onto the Pacific Ocean. The pier has been rebuilt and altered by storms and redevelopments. Its official name is "Municipal Pier", and it has also been called the "Endless Pier"...
. No service is provided on Sundays. Line 104 was created when Torrance Transit
Torrance Transit
Torrance Transit is a transit agency serving mainly the South Bay region of Los Angeles County.-Routes:Torrance Transit is a transit agency serving mainly the South Bay region of Los Angeles County.-Routes:...
line 4 was cancelled, Beach Cities Transit then replaced most of the portion west of Del Amo Fashion Center but chose to continue to Redondo Beach Pier instead of serve Palos Verdes Boulevard. Additionally, frequencies were reduced and lower capcity buses were put on the route.
109
The backbone of the system, this route travels north from the pier and serves the major residential and commercial areas of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and El Segundo each day of the week. Connections are then provided to Plaza El Segundo and the University of West Los Angeles. The Aviation/LAX Station on the light rail's Green Line can also be reached, and the route terminates at the major transit center known as the LAX City Bus Center. This line was created when Metro ExpressMetro Express
Metro Express is a form of express bus service in Los Angeles County, California, operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Buses are usually express for a portion of the route, then run either local or limited stop in other areas...
line 439 was shortened to Aviation Station.
Fares
| Fare Type | General | Senior/Disabled/Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| One-way | $1.00 | $0.50 |
| BCT System Transfer | Free | |
| Interagency Transfer | $0.25 | |
Monthly Pass
| Type | Redondo Beach Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $40.00 | |
| Student | $8.00 | $20.00 |
| Senior/Disabled | $5.00 | $10.00 |