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List of former Metro Local routes

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Former Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metro Local routes in Los Angeles County, California.

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1 - Downtown LA - Sunset Bl - Hollywood Bl - Century City

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Line 1 was cancelled in June 1999 as a result of the opening of the B Line extension to Hollywood. Alternatives include Lines 180 and 217 along Hollywood Boulevard, and Line 2 along Sunset Boulevard.

3 - Downtown Los Angeles - Beverly Hills (Beverwil/Pico) via Sunset Bl and Canon Dr

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Line 3 was cancelled in June 2003. Alternatives include Lines 2 and 617.

11 - Downtown LA - Vermont/Beverly B Line Station - West Hollywood via Melrose Ave and Temple St

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Line 11 was cancelled in June 2007. The majority of the route was duplicated by the route of Line 10 except Line 11 served the Vermont/Beverly B Line Station.

17 - Downtown LA - Beverly Hills - Culver City via 3rd St and Robertson Bl

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Line 17 was cancelled in June 2021 as part of Metro's network restructuring through the NextGen Bus Plan. Service on 3rd St was merged back into Line 16 while new Line 617 replaced service on Robertson Bl. Line 17 began service in June 2016, replacing former Line 220, which provided service on Robertson Bl.

21 - Downtown LA - UCLA via Wilshire Blvd

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Line 21 was cancelled in June 2007. The majority of the route was duplicated by the route of Line 20 except the Westwood Bl segment.

22 - Downtown LA - Beverly Hills - Brentwood - Santa Monica via Wilshire Bl and San Vicente Av

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Line 22 was cancelled in June 2003. Alternatives include Lines 20, 720 and Santa Monica Transit (Big Blue Bus) Line 18.

26 - Downtown LA - Hollywood via 7th St - Virgil Ave - Franklin Ave

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Line 26 was cancelled in June 2011 as part of service cuts due to a budget crisis. Alternatives include Metro Lines 204 and 754 and the Metro B Line on Vermont Avenue; LADOT DASH Hollywood on Franklin Avenue; and Metro Line 51 on 7th Street.[1]

27 - Downtown LA - Century City via Olympic Bl - San Vicente Ave - Burton Way

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Line 27 was cancelled in December 2002. The route had duplications with the then-current routes of Lines 16/316, 28/328 (later 28/728), 550 and 576 (later 30/330). As of 2021, the Line 27 segment on San Vicente Avenue was abandoned while service on Burton Way was replaced by Line 617.

31 - Pico / Rimpau - East LA College via Pico Blvd & 1st Street

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Line 31 was cancelled in June 2010 as part of service cuts due to a budget crisis. The majority of the route was duplicated by the routes of Lines 30 and 730 (later 330). Service on 1st Street east of Indiana Street was replaced with an extension of Line 287 but was cancelled by June 2011. 1st Street was then without service until 2012 when a weekday Line 68 shuttle was introduced. The shuttle ran until June 2016, when service was replaced once again with Line 106. Weekend service was not provided on 1st Street from June 2011, when the extension of Line 287 was cancelled, until June 2021, when Line 106 was expanded to 7-day service.[2]

34 - Downtown LA - Venice Bl - Rose Ave

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Line 34 ran alongside most of Line 33 between Venice and Downtown LA except it was diverted to Rose Ave. Line 34 was later cancelled in June 1995 due to low ridership. In October 2024, Line 34 was revived as the new line number for the Dodger Stadium Express as an honor to the former Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Fernando Venezuela, who passed away a day before.

42/42A - Downtown LA - LAX Airport via Martin Luther King, Jr. Bl - Stocker St

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Line 42/42A was cancelled in June 2012. Alternatives include Line 40 east of Martin Luther King Jr/Western to Downtown LA, Line 102 west of Martin Luther King Jr/Western to LAX; and the Metro E Line. Line 42A was a short line route while line 42 was a regular line.[3]

46 - South LA - Downtown LA - Montecito Heights via Broadway - Griffin Ave

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Line 46 was cancelled in December 2007. The majority of the route was duplicated by the route of Line 45 except the Griffin Avenue portion which was replaced by an extension of Line 252 (later replaced by Line 182).[4]

52 - Harbor Gateway Transit Center - Wilshire Center via Avalon Bl and 7th St

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Line 52 was cancelled in June 2021, with service being merged into Line 51, which was modified to terminate at CSU Dominguez Hills, covering most of the former route.[5] Alternatives to reach the Harbor Gateway Transit Center include Torrance Transit Lines 6 and 13. Line 52 began service in 2001.

56 - Downtown L.A. - Florence-Firestone - Willowbrook - Compton - Carson via Long Beach Ave, Maie Ave, and Willowbrook Ave

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Line 56 was canceled in June 2003. Alternatives include Lines 55, 205, and 611, the Metro A Line, and the DASH Chesterfield Square, Pueblo Del Rio, and Watts routes.

58 - Chinatown - Union Station - Washington A Line Station - Alameda Street

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Line 58 was cancelled in June 2005 due to low ridership with alternatives available on Metro A Line. It began service as part of a pilot program in October 2000.[6]

61 - Downtown LA - Rancho Los Amigos via Long Beach Bl - Tweedy Bl

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Line 61 was cancelled sometime before 1994. The majority of the route north of South Gate was duplicated with Lines 60 and 360. Service along Tweedy Boulevard to Rancho Los Amigos was replaced by an extension of Line 117.

65 - Washington/Figueroa - Olympic/Soto - Cal State LA

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Line 65 service west of Soto Street was cancelled in June 2007. This portion of the route was duplicated with Montebello Bus Lines Line 50. The remainder of the route was renumbered to Line 665 (this line was later shortened to Olympic/Indiana in December 2020, although Line 66 serves on Olympic Blvd.

67 - Montebello - Wilshire Center via East Olympic Bl - 8th St

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Line 67 was cancelled in August 1998. The majority of the route was duplicated with Lines 65 (later Line 665), 66, 104 (later Montebello Bus Lines Line 50), and 362 (later Line 62). Starting on June 2025, Line 66 will be rerouted on Olympic Bl making it identical to the former Line 67 route.[7]

68 - Washington/Fairfax Transit Hub - Downtown LA - The Shops At Montebello via Washington Bl and E. Cesar E. Chavez Av

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Line 68 was cancelled in June 2021 as part of Metro's network restructuring through the NextGen Bus Plan. Line 70 was rerouted to replace service on E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, while Line 106 replaced service east of Atlantic Boulevard to The Shops at Montebello. Line 68 used to operate as far west as Washington/Fairfax Transit Hub, but service was cut back to Downtown LA in December 2007 when Line 35 replaced service on Washington Boulevard.

71 - Downtown LA - Cal State LA via Wabash Av and Marengo St

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Line 71 was cancelled in June 2021 as part of Metro's network restructuring through the NextGen Bus Plan. Line 106 was rerouted to replace the majority of Line 71's route east of Union Station, with alternative service into Downtown LA being provided by Lines 70, 76, and 78.

79 - Downtown LA - Arcadia via Mission Rd & Huntington Dr

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Line 79 was cancelled in December 2021 as part of Metro's network restructuring through the NextGen Bus Plan. Service east of Rose Hill Transit Center to Arcadia was retained and renumbered to Line 179, with service to Downtown LA being merged into Line 78.

83 - Downtown LA - Eagle Rock via Pasadena Ave and York Bl

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Line 83 was cancelled in June 2021 as part of Metro's network restructuring through the NextGen Bus Plan. Line 182 replaced service on York Blvd. Lines 45, 81, and 251, and the Metro A Line provide alternate service on some portions of the former route. Metro Micro also operates in part of Line 83's former service area.

84 - Downtown LA - Eagle Rock via Cypress Ave - Eagle Rock Bl

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Line 84 was merged into Line 28 in June 2014, with service later being replaced by an extension of Line 251 in June 2021.[8]

85 - Downtown LA - Glendale College via Cypress Ave - Eagle Rock Bl - Verdugo Rd

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Line 85 service south of Glassell Park was cancelled in December 2006. This portion of the route was duplicated with Lines 83 and 84 (later Line 28, then Line 251). The remainder of the route was renumbered to Line 685 (this line was later cancelled in June 2021).

91 - Downtown LA - Sunland - Sylmar via Honolulu Ave and Glendale Ave

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Line 91 was cancelled in June 2021 as part of Metro's network restructuring through the NextGen Bus Plan. Except for service on Honolulu Avenue, the entirety of Line 91 was duplicated with Line 90. Glendale Beeline Lines 3 and 31 provide alternate service on Honolulu Avenue.

93 - Sylmar - Downtown LA via Glenoaks Bl - Brand Bl - Glendale Bl - Allesandro St

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Line 93 was cancelled in June 2003. The majority of the route was duplicated by the route of Line 92. Service on Allesandro Street was replaced by Line 603.

96 - Sherman Oaks - North Hollywood - Universal City - Burbank Station - LA Zoo - Chinatown - Downtown LA via Riverside Dr, Olive Ave, & Crystal Springs Dr (effective December 15, 2024)

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Line 96 used to run from North Hollywood (Valley Plaza) (later rerouted to Sherman Oaks (Van Nuys/Moorpark) to replace Line 97) to Downtown LA (Grand/Venice) via Burbank and LA Zoo. In 2011 Line 96 was truncated to run between Downtown LA and Burbank Station. Line 155 replaced Line 96 west of Burbank Station to Sherman Oaks. In 2021, Line 96 was truncated again, but this time from Downtown LA to Chinatown near Union Station. In December 2024, Line 96 will be renumbered to Line 296 and truncate to Lincoln/Cypress A Line Station, omitting service to Downtown LA. Metro A Line and Lines 81, 90, and 94 will provide alternative service south of Cypress Park to Downtown LA.

97 - Sherman Oaks - Downtown LA - Riverside Drive

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Line 97 was cancelled in June 1995. The majority of the route was duplicated by the route of Line 96, which was rerouted to replace the old Line 97 service on Riverside Drive west of Lankershim Bl to Sherman Oaks. As of 2011, this segment was replaced by Line 155 and BurbankBus Pink Route.

100-199

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103 - Baldwin Hills - Vernon via Santa Barbara Avenue [Martin Luther King, Jr. BL] - 41st St - 38th St

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Line 103 was cancelled in June 1995. Alternatives include Lines 40 and 102. The DASH King-East and Southeast routes would later provide service on portions of the former route after its cancellation.

104 - Downtown LA - Boyle Heights - Whittier - La Mirada - Fullerton via - Washington Bl and La Mirada Bl

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Line 104 was cancelled in June 2000. It was replaced by Montebello Bus Lines Line 50. After an extension in June 1999, Line 104 became the first 100-Series line to operate into Downtown LA. Since then, two other routes have held the same distinction: former Line 156, which operated owl service to Downtown LA in the early 2000s, and current Line 106, which was extended into Downtown LA in 2021. Prior to 1999, Line 104 used to run between Boyle Heights (Olympic/Soto) and Fullerton Park & Ride (later shortened to La Mirada).

107 - Cudahy - Inglewood via Santa Ana St, and 54th St

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Line 107 was cancelled in June 2004 due to low ridership. Alternatives include Lines 110, 611, and DASH's Chesterfield Square, Southeast, and Leimert/Slauson routes. Service in Windsor Hills and Inglewood was originally retained as a circulator, Line 607, but was later cancelled in December 2020.

112 - Florence Av - Otis St - Lynwood

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Line 112 was cancelled in June 2003. Portions of service on Florence Avenue and Otis Street were reconfigured into a new circulator, Line 612, which was later cancelled in December 2020.

114 - Florence A Line Station) - Seville Av - Santa Ana St - Clara St (Bell Gardens/Downey)

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Line 114 was cancelled in June 2001. Alternatives include Lines 102, 111, and 251. Service on Santa Ana Street was initially merged with Line 107, then transferred to Line 611 after its cancellation.

119 - Hawthorne/Lennox Station - 108th Street - Fernwood Ave - Lynwood (Atlantic Bl)

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Line 119 was cancelled in June 2007. Before its cancellation, service east of 103rd Street/Watts Towers Station was replaced with Line 612, which was later cancelled in December 2020. Currently, a very small segment is still served by The Link - Athens on 108th St.

121 - Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station - Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Station - Whittwood Town Center via E Imperial Highway and Leffingwell Rd

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Line 121 was created in 1995 to replace Line 120 east of Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station to Norwalk/Santa Fe Springs Station (later was truncated to Norwalk C Line Station, but was extended to Whittwood Town Center to replace Line 111's eastern segment), despite the split, they were still interlined. Line 121 was later remerged into Line 120 in June 2011 as part of service cuts due to a budget crisis.[9]

124 - El Segundo - Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station - Compton Station via El Segundo Bl and Santa Fe Ave

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Line 124 was cancelled in June 2009 as part of service cuts due to a budget crisis. The route was handed over to Gardena Transit, now GTrans, which operates it as their Line 5 on El Segundo Blvd east of Sepulveda Bl (later east of Aviation Bl) to Willowbrook while Beach Cities Transit Line 109 took over Line 124 segment on Grand Ave west of Sepulveda Bl.[10] At one point Line 124 used to run east to Compton Station, but was later truncated to Willowbrook/Rosa Parks due to near duplication with Metro Lines 202 and 205; and Metro A Line.

126 - Manhattan Beach - Hawthorne/Lennox Station via Manhattan Beach Bl and Yukon Ave

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Line 126 was cancelled in December 2020 due to low ridership. Alternatives include Lines 40, 125, 210, 211/215, 232, Torrance Transit Line 8, and Beach Cities Transit Line 109.[11] As of April 2023, Beach Cities Transit has studied the possibility of a seasonal "summer route" between Manhattan Beach City Hall and the Redondo Beach C Line Station, which would be similar to the route of former Line 126.

130 - Redondo Beach - Los Cerritos Center - Fullerton Park & Ride via Artesia Bl

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Line 130 was allocated to three separate municipal agencies. It once ran far east to Fullerton Park and Ride until it was shortened to Los Cerritos Center in December 2003 due to low ridership. Service between Los Cerritos Center and Fullerton Park and Ride was allocated to OCTA's Line 30, although it served on Oranthrope Avenue/South Street instead of Artesia Bl.[12] On June 27, 2021, the western half of the route from Artesia A Line Station to Redondo Beach was taken over by Torrance Transit as their new Line 13. Line 130 remained in service between Artesia Station and Los Cerritos Center as LA Metro until June 26, 2022, when Long Beach Transit took over the eastern half of the route as their new Route 141.[13] This resulted in the end of Metro's "most southernmost east-west corridor route" after over 45 years in service.[14]

146 - San Pedro - Long Beach via 7th St - Anaheim St

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Line 146 was discontinued. Alternatives include Metro Lines, 205, 232, 446/447 (now 246), and LADOT Commuter Express Line 142.

147 - San Pedro - Park Western Plaza - Barton Hill

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Line 147 was replaced by Lines 205, 246; Metro J Line, and DASH San Pedro.[15]

149 - Long Beach - Westminster - Buena Park - Anaheim - Orange - Riverside

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Line 149 was discontinued. Portions of the Line are currently operated via OCTA Lines 29, 46, 50, and 794. East of Anaheim & Village of Orange via Riverside Freeway, portions of the line were also turned over to Riverside Transit Agency as Line 149, later Line 216, now known as Line 200.

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Line 153 was canceled in December 2009 due to a budget crisis and almost fully duplicated with Line 152 except the Metrolink Station deviation. This bus number might be coming back due to its NextGen Bus Plan; however, it will not be the same route as it ran before. The new line 153 would replace Line 154 east of North Hollywood.

156 - Panorama City - Van Nuys - Hollywood - Downtown LA (Owl) via Van Nuys Bl, Burbank Bl and Cahuenga Pass.

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Line 156 was the successor of Line 420 which took operation on the local segment after the B Line extension to North Hollywood in 2000. Later Line 156 became Line 237 extension from Van Nuys and Hollywood in June 2016 (later in 2021, Line 237 retained a portion of Line 156 on Burbank Bl while Lines 222 and 224 replaced the portion of Line 156 south of North Hollywood.[16]

163 - West Hills Med Ctr - Sun Valley - Hollywood via Sherman Way and Hollywood Way

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Line 163 was canceled after June 27, 2021, as Metro was restructuring its network for the 2nd phase for the NextGen Bus Plan. Most of Line 162 covers Line 163 except the remaining north of Vineland Av to Sun Valley. Line 163 used to run as far southeast to Hollywood until it was split in Sun Valley when Line 222 covered the Hollywood Wy alignment in June 2008.

168 - Chatsworth - Pacoima via Paxton St - Lassen St

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Line 168 was discontinued on 10 December 2010 due to a budget crisis and low ridership. Nearby alternatives include Lines 158 (on Devonshire Street), 167 (on Plummer Street), and portions of 233 and 761 (later 744 but then 761 again) (on Van Nuys Boulevard).

156 - Panorama City - Van Nuys - Hollywood - Downtown LA (Owl) via Van Nuys Bl, Burbank Bl and Cahuenga Pass.

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Line 156 was the successor of Line 420 which took operation on the local segment after the B Line extension to North Hollywood in 2000. Later Line 156 became Line 237 extension from Van Nuys and Hollywood in June 2016 (later in 2021, Line 237 retained a portion of Line 156 on Burbank Bl while Lines 222 and 224 replaced the portion of Line 156 south of North Hollywood.[16]

163 - West Hills Med Ctr - Sun Valley - Burbank - Hollywood via Sherman Way and Hollywood Way

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Line 163 was canceled after June 27, 2021, as Metro was restructuring its network for the 2nd phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. Most of Line 162 covers Line 163 except the remaining north of Vineland Av to Sun Valley. Line 163 used to run as far southeast to Hollywood until it was split in Sun Valley when Line 222 covered the Hollywood Wy alignment in June 2008.

168 - Chatsworth - Pacoima via Paxton St - Lassen St

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Line 168 was discontinued on 10 December 2010 due to a budget crisis and low ridership. Nearby alternatives include Lines 158 (on Devonshire St), 167 (on Plummer St), and portions of 233 and 761 (later 744 but then 761 again) (on Van Nuys Bl).

170 - El Monte Station - The Shops At Montebello - Cal State LA via Elliot Av - Parkway Dr - Hellman Av

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Line 170 eastern terminus was shortened from Cal State LA to Shops At Montebello in December 2005 along with a route simplification in South El Monte. Those portions were replaced by Metro Lines 70, 76, and 106 (near Hellman Ave) while service on Elliot Av and Parkway Dr were replaced by the El Monte Transit Green And Yellow Routes. During its final years of operation, Line 170 ran in a shorter route between The Shops At Montebello and El Monte Station until June 2007 when Line 287 took over operation with minimal route changes. In a brief moment, Line 287 became Line 176 in 2012 which was reverted to Line 287 in 2021.

175 - Hollywood - Silver Lake via Fountain Av and Hyperion Av

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Line 175 was discontinued after June 27, 2021, as Metro was restructuring its network for the 2nd phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. New Line 182 replaced the eastern segment of Line 175 between Vermont/Sunset B Line Station and John Marshall High School. While Metro Lines 2, 4, and 207; and DASH Hollywood replaced the remainder segments.

176 - Glassell Park - Highland Park - El Monte - Montebello via Mission Dr

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Line 176 was discontinued in June 2021 as part of Metro's NextGen Bus Plan. Service between Montebello and El Monte Station was reverted to Line 287 (which it replaced in 2012). Service between South Pasadena and Highland Park was replaced by rerouted Line 258. The remainder was replaced by Metro Micro; City of El Monte Commuter Shuttle services; Metro Bus Lines 76, 78, 179, 260, 266, 267, 487; and Montebello Bus Lines 20 and 30.

177 - Glendale - La Cañada Flintridge - JPL - Pasadena - CalTech - Foothill Boulevard - Sierra Madre - Arcadia - Monrovia - Duarte - City of Hope (effective December 15, 2024)

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Line 177 used to run between Glendale Galleria to Duarte/City of Hope via JPL. In 2000, Line 177 between Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge was replaced by Metro Line 90 and Glendale Beeline Line 33. In 2005, Line 177 was shortened to Sierra Madre Villa Station (later to Pasadena City College in 2010, and then CalTech in 2018). Services to Sierra Madre Villa Station and Duarte/City of Hope were replaced by Metro A Line; Metro Lines 179 and 267; and Foothill Transit Lines 187, 272, and 861. Since then Line 177 only ran between Cal Tech and Jet Propulsion Laboratory during its final years of operation. Due to the NextGen Bus Plan, Line 177 will be transferred to Pasadena Transit (formerly Pasadena ARTS) as their new Line 53 starting on December 15th.

178 - El Monte - Baldwin Park - West Covina - Walnut - Cal Poly Pomona via Valinda Av and Puente Av

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Line 178 was transferred to Foothill Transit in the late 1980s. Since then, Foothill Transit Line 178 has been modified to terminate at Puente Hills Mall while Foothill Transit Line 289 took over operations on Puente Av.

181 - Hollywood - Glendale - Sierra Madre Villa Station via Colorado Bl and Yosemite Ave

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Line 181 was canceled after June 27, 2021, as Metro was restructuring its network for the 2nd phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. Most of Line 180 covers Line 181 except the Yosemite Av alignment and east of Hill St. Service on Yosemite was replaced by rerouted Line 81, and service east of Hill St to Sierra Madre Villa Station was replaced by Foothill Transit Line 187.

183 - Sherman Oaks - Burbank - Glendale via Magnolia Av and Kenneth St

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Line 183 was canceled on June 27, 2021, as Metro continued restructuring its network for the 2nd phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. Service west of B Line (Red) North Hollywood Station to Sherman Oaks was replaced by an extension of Line 155. Newly rerouted Line 94 replaced Line 183 between North Hollywood Station and Downtown Burbank. New Metro Micro (transit on-demand) service and existing Glendale Beeline 4 also replaced the Line 183 segment on Chevy Chase/Acacia/Verdugo. Metro Micro will also serve the Bel Aire Dr/Kenneth Rd section of Line 183 in Burbank.

185 - Hacienda Heights - West Covina - Montclair via Hacienda Bl - Irwindale Ave - Arrow Hwy

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Line 185 was transferred to Foothill Transit in the late 1980s. Since then, it remained in service on Hacienda St-Irwindale Av while Foothill Transit Line 492 took over on Arrow Hwy.

187 - Pasadena - Azusa - Glendora - Pomona via Foothill Bl and Towne Ave

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Line 187 was transferred to Foothill Transit in the late 1980s. Since then, it was rerouted from Pomona to Montclair but later was split in Azusa with Foothill Transit Line 187 running west of Azusa to Pasadena and Foothill Transit Line 188 running east of Azusa to Montclair.

188 - North Fair Oaks Avenue - East Colorado Boulevard - Duarte Road

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Line 188 was canceled in June 2003, following the advent of the former Metro L Line (Gold) now part of A Line; replaced by Lines 181 (later discontinued, 260/361 (later 260/762, then 660), 264 (later discontinued in 2021), and Foothill Transit line 187.

190 - El Monte Station - Cal Poly Pomona via Ramona Bl

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Line 190 was transferred to Foothill Transit in June 2016. It was originally Line 490 before the opening of the Silver Line.

192 - Pomona via Arroyo Ave - North White Ave - San Bernardino Ave

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Line 192 was transferred to Foothill Transit in December 1988 by the former LACTC (Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, now part of Metro) when the former SCRTD (Southern California Rapid Transit Authority, predecessor of Metro) announced cuts that would adversely impact services in San Gabriel Valley. Since then it was replaced by several Foothill Transit Lines in the Pomona area.

194 - El Monte Station - Cal Poly Pomona via Valley Bl

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Line 194 was transferred to Foothill Transit in June 2016. It was originally Line 484 prior to the opening of the Silver Line. This is not to be confused with a different version of Line 194 which was a line that ran on West Ninth Street - South Towne Avenue - Arrow Highway before it was transferred to Foothill Transit.

194 - Pomona via West Ninth St - South Towne Ave - Arrow Hwy

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This version of Line 194 was transferred to Foothill Transit in December 1988 by the former LACTC (Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, now part of Metro) when the former SCRTD (Southern California Rapid Transit Authority, predecessor of Metro) announced cuts that would adversely impact services in San Gabriel Valley. Since then it was replaced by several Foothill Transit Lines within the Pomona area.

200-299

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200 - Echo Park - Exposition Park via Alvarado St & Hoover St

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Line 200 was discontinued on December 19, 2021, as Metro continued the 3rd phase for the NextGen Bus Plan. It was merged with the new Line 2, which Line 2 was relocated from Downtown LA to USC.

201 - Koreatown - Atwater Village - Glendale via Brunswick Av and Silver Lake Bl

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Line 201 was discontinued on June 27, 2021, as Metro continued the 2nd phase for the NextGen Bus Plan and also due to low ridership. Alternatives to this line include; Metro Lines 92, 94, 180, new 182, and 603; Glendale Beeline 4; new Metro Micro (transit on-demand) service east of Brand Bl.

203 - Vermont Avenue - Los Feliz - Griffith Observatory

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Line 203 was replaced by LADOT DASH Los Feliz. Portions of Line 203 merged with Line 204 via Vermont Avenue.

208 - Beachwood Drive

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Line 208 was replaced in 1995 by LADOT DASH Beachwood Canyon.

214 - Harbor Freeway Station - Artesia Transit Center via Broadway/Main Street (Loop)

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Line 214 was cancelled in December 2010 due to a budget crisis; nearby alternatives include Lines 45 (later Line 127) (on Broadway), 52/352 (later Line 51) (on Avalon Boulevard), and Torrance Transit Line 1 (on Figueroa Street).[17]

220 - Beverly Center - Culver City - LAX

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Line 220 was renumbered to Line 17 (later Line 617) in June 2016. The line went as far south as LAX via Culver Bl, Pershing Dr, and Imperial Hwy.[18] Portions of the line became Line 625 which was later discontinued in late 2020 in favor of Metro Micro.

225 - LAX City Bus Center - Redondo Beach - Palos Verdes Peninsula - San Pedro

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Line 225 was transferred to the same number line to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority {PVPTA} in June 2006.

226 - Redondo Beach - Rancho Palos Verdes - San Pedro

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Line 226 was transferred to the same number line to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority {PVPTA} in June 2006.

228 - Studio City - Sun Valley via Coldwater Canyon Ave - Lankershim Bl

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Line 228 was replaced by Line 167 on Coldwater Canyon and an extension of Line 166 (later 224) on Lankershim Bl in June 1995.[19]

239 - Encino - Northridge - Sylmar via White Oak Av and Rinaldi St

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Line 239 was canceled after June 27, 2021, as Metro was restructuring its network for the 2nd phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. The majority of Line 239 was merged with Line 237 except the Louise Av segment west of Balboa Bl. Line 236 was rerouted to replace Line 239 segment east of Balboa Bl to Sylmar.

245 - West Hills Medical Center - Warner Center - Chatsworth via Topanga Canyon Bl

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Line 245 was canceled after June 27, 2021, as Metro was restructuring its network for the 2nd phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. The majority of Line 245 was replaced by an extension of the new Line 150. Line 245 once ran as far west to West Hills Medical Ctr which later it was truncated to Warner Center, while Line 645 (later became part of Line 169's extension) replaced the portion between Warner Center and West Hills.

247 - Harbor Gateway Transit Center - San Pedro via Avalon Bl - Harbor Bl - 7th Street

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Line 247 was canceled in June 2011 due to a budget crisis; Lines 205 and 450 (later the extension of the Silver Line) replaced the Harbor Bl and 7st segments while Line 246 replaced the remainder portion. It was originally Line 447.

250 - Boyle Heights - LA County USC Hospital via Boyle Ave - State St

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Line 250 was replaced by Line 620 (later Line 106).

252 - Lynwood - Huntington Park - El Sereno - Montecito Heights via Soto St and Mercury Av

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Line 252 was canceled on June 27, 2021, as Metro continued restructuring its network for the 2nd phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. Line 251 replaced Line 252 south of Marengo St. New Line 182 replaced Line 252 between Montecito Heights and Rose Hills Transit Center (Huntington/Monterey); while service south of Huntington Dr was replaced by LADOT DASH El Sereno/City Terrace and Metro Bus Line 665.

253 - Boyle Heights - LA County USC Hospital via Evergreen Avenue

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Line 253 was replaced by Lines 254 (now defunct), 605, and 620 (later Line 106); and LADOT DASH Boyle Heights/East LA.

254 - LA County USC Hospital - Boyle Heights - 103rd/Watts Towers Station - Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station - LA Southwest College via Lorena-Boyle-120th

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Line 254 was discontinued on December 13, 2020, due to low ridership. Service alternatives in this area: Metro Line 55 (Compton Av), Line 251 (Pacific Bl, Soto St), and replaced by MicroTransit which serves in the Watts/Willowbrook areas where the line was running (Anzac Avenue and Grape Street). Portions of Line 254 on 120th St were replaced with Line 53; LADOT DASH Watts, and The Link - Willowbrook. Alternatives between LAC+USC Medical Ctr and Rowan/Dozier can be provided by LADOT DASH Boyle Heights/East LA.

255 - Highland Park - East LA via Rowan Av

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Line 255 was replaced sometime in late-2006 to early-2007 by Line 46 (later Line 252 now Line 182), El Sol, and DASH Boyle Heights/East LA and Lincoln Heights-Chinatown.

256 - Commerce - Cal State LA - Highland Park Station - Pasadena - Altadena - Sierra Madre Villa Station via Eastern Av, Ave 64, Hill Av, and Washington Bl (Effective December 15, 2024)

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Since its inception to June 2021, Line 256 ran between City of Commerce (Eastern/Union Pacific) to Altadena via Cal State LA, Highland Park, and Pasadena with minor route changes as time passed. In June 2021 as part of the NextGen Bus Plan, Line 256 was restructured heavily in the Pasadena area terminating in Sierra Madre Villa Station instead of Altadena. In December 2021, Commerce Transit Line 200 took over operations of Line 256 south of CSULA to Commerce. In June 2023, Line 256 was further shortened to Highland Park Station from CSULA. Line 665's extension took over a portion of Line 256 between Rose Hill and CSULA on Eastern Av while Metro Micro covered the remainder on Collis Av. Since then, Line 256 only ran between Highland Park A Line Station and Sierra Madre Villa A Line Station during its final months. However, Line 256 will be transferred to Pasadena Transit as their new Line 33 starting on December 15, 2024.

259 - South Gate - El Sereno via Fremont Ave - Templeton St

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Line 259 was discontinued north of Commonwealth Avenue and replaced with Line 258 south of Commonwealth Avenue and LADOT DASH City Terrace/El Sereno Shuttle on Templeton St on December 18, 2005.

262 - South Pasadena - South Gate via Garfield Ave

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Line 262 was replaced by Montebello Transit (now known as Montebello Bus Lines) Line 30 on December 30, 2001. The bus line number may have a chance to come back for the proposal of the NextGen Bus Plan, but it will not be the same version as the original as it will replace portions of Line 62.

264 - Altadena - Pasadena - Montebello/City Of Hope via San Gabriel Bl and Duarte Rd

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Line 264 once ran as far as The Shops At Montebello until June 2003 when it was rerouted to Duarte replacing Line 188. Line 264 was then canceled on June 27, 2021, as Metro was restructuring its network for the 2nd phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. New Metro Micro covers portions of Line 264 north of Sierra Madre Villa Station. Service on Duarte Road is provided by Arcadia Transit's Blue Route between Santa Anita and Baldwin avenues. Metro A Line also covers portions of Line 264 between Myrtle and Highland Aves.

270 - Monrovia - El Monte - Whittier - Santa Fe Springs - Norwalk - Cerritos via Peck Rd, Santa Fe Springs Av, Orr & Day Rd, and Studebaker Rd

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Line 270 was transferred to Foothill Transit north of the El Monte Station and Norwalk Transit operates the route south of the El Monte Station to Norwalk Green Line Station as Route 7 in June 2016.[20] Line 270 used to run as far south to Los Cerritos Center until it was truncated to Norwalk C Line Station in 1998 with Long Beach Transit Routes 172 and 173 taking over operation on the segment.

271 - Whittier - Hawaiian Gardens via Broadway and Pioneer Bl

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Line 271 was replaced with rerouted Line 270 (later transferred to Foothill Transit and Norwalk Transit on Broadway and Line 462 (later Line 362, now Line 62) extension from Pioneer/Rosecrans to Hawaiian Gardens.

274 - Avocado Heights - West Covina - Glendora via Puente Ave - Citrus Ave

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Line 274 was transferred to Foothill Transit in the late 1980s. Foothill Transit retained Line 274 south of Plaza West Covina to Avocado Heights (now extended to Whittier) via Puente Ave while Foothill Transit Line 281 took over operations north of Plaza West Covina to Glendora via Citrus Ave.

275 - Pico Rivera - Whittier - Cerritos via South St, Valley View Av, Carmenita Rd

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Line 275 was replaced by Norwalk Transit Line 8 in June 2007 which was later discontinued in 2012 due to low ridership. (Some portions of Line 8 became part of Line 7).

276 - Industry - La Puente - West Covina - San Dimas - Azusa

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Line 276 was transferred to Foothill Transit in the late 1980s. Foothill Transit Line 276 is now split with Foothill Transit Line 281 south of Eastland Center to Industry (now extended to Puente Hills Mall) and Foothill Transit Line 284 north of Eastland Center to Glendora.

280 - Azusa - Puente Hills Mall via Azusa Ave

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Line 280 was transferred to Foothill Transit in the late 1980s.

290 - Olive View Medical Center - Sunland via Foothill Bl

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Line 290 was merged back into Line 90 in June 2013; it began operating in June 2007 to replace Lines 90 and 91. Then in June 2021, the 90 was rerouted to North Hollywood (B and G Line Stations) covering a portion of Line 222. While Line 90 between Sunland and Olive View Medical Center was replaced by Line 690, which would run nearly identical as the former Line 290 route.[21]

291 - La Verne - Pomona via Garey Ave - Foothill Bl

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Line 291 was transferred to Foothill Transit in December 1988 by the former LACTC (Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, now part of Metro) when the former SCRTD (Southern California Rapid Transit Authority, predecessor of Metro) announced cuts that would adversely impact services in San Gabriel Valley.

292 - Sylmar Station - Burbank Station via N Glenoaks Bl

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Line 292 was merged back into Line 92 in December 2017 due to popular demand; it began operating in June 2007 to replace Line 92.[22]

293 - Claremont - Pomona via Indian Hill Bl - Reservoir St

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Line 293 was transferred to Foothill Transit in December 1988 by the former LACTC (Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, now part of Metro) when the former SCRTD (Southern California Rapid Transit Authority, predecessor of Metro) announced cuts that would adversely impact services in San Gabriel Valley.

300-399

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As of 13 December 2020, all Metro Limited lines except for Line 344 have been discontinued.

302 - Sunset Boulevard Limited

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Line 302 operated alongside Line 2 between Downtown LA and Westwood, (used to be Pacific Palisades along with Local Line 2 until December 2017 when Shuttle Line 602 was established). This line was suspended in April 2020 due to COVID-19, though was later discontinued permanently on December 13, 2020, as part of the NextGen Plan. This line began operating its service since the mid 1990s.

304 - Santa Monica Boulevard Limited

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Line 304 operated along with Line 4 and was one of the few local limited lines that ran daily before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 704 in June 2007. (then Line 704 was later discontinued in September 2021)

305 - UCLA - West Hollywood - Imperial/Wilmington Station Limited

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Line 305 was discontinued on June 17, 2012, after over 40 years in service, providing a route for passengers that would take them to UCLA from South Los Angeles. Line 305 service on San Vicente Boulevard was replaced with Line 30/330 (later it was partially replaced by rerouted Line 16 while a portion was left abandoned) while the majority of the route was replaced by several lines in the south Los Angeles area. This line began its service in the mid 1990s.

310 - Hollywood - Wilshire/Western Station - South Bay Galleria Transit Center via Vine St - Crenshaw Bl Limited

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Line 310 operated along with Line 210 via rush-hour service before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 710 in February 2004 (between Wilshire/Western Station and South Bay Galleria) (then Line 710 was later discontinued on December 13, 2020). Line 310 started its service in the mid-1990s.

311 - LAX - Bell Gardens - Norwalk - Whittier via Florence Ave and Leffingwell Rd Limited

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Line 311 was discontinued in June 2016. It had been operating with Line 111 since the mid 1990s until the line was replaced with the now-defunct Rapid Line 711 in June 2003, which it operated along with Line 111 between Inglewood and Bell Gardens) until it was reverted in December 2010.[23]

312 - Hollywood - Inglewood - Hawthorne via La Brea Ave Limited

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Line 312 operated alongside Line 212 between Hawthorne/Lennox station and Hollywood/Vine station. This line was suspended in April 2020 due to COVID-19, though later discontinued permanently on December 13, 2020, as part of the NextGen Plan. This line started its service in April 2004.

315 - LAX - Manchester Avenue - Manchester Boulevard - Firestone Boulevard Limited

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Line 315 was replaced by the Metro Rapid Line 715 (between LAX and Downey) in June 2008 before it was discontinued in December 2010 due to a budget crisis. Line 315 started service in the mid-1990s. [24]

316 - Downtown LA - Century City via 3rd Street Limited

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Line 316 operated alongside lines 16 and 17 along 3rd Street between Century City and Downtown Los Angeles. It operated a limited-stop service between 3rd/Alvarado and 3rd/La Ciénega and served all local stops on other portions of the line. This line started its service sometime in the mid 1990s until it was suspended in April 2020 due to COVID-19, though later discontinued permanently on December 13, 2020, as part of the NextGen Plan.

317 - Hollywood/Vine Station - West L.A. Transit Center via Fairfax Ave Limited

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Line 317 began its service in December 2004 operated along with Line 217, and had services throughout the weekday before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 717 in June 2005, which then merged with the Metro Rapid Line 780 (later went defunct in June 2021) in June 2006.

318 - Wilshire Center - Downtown LA - Brea Mall via 6th Street - Whittier Boulevard - La Habra Bl Limited

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Line 318 was renumbered from Line 470 in October 1998 when the express portion of the route (along CA-60 between Soto St and Garfield Bl) was eliminated in favor of a limited-stop routing alongside local Line 18. It had daily services before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 720 between Montebello (later to Commerce) and DTLA in June 2000 - one of two original routes. Montebello Bus Line 10 replaced Line 318 east of Garfield Bl to Whittwood Town Center while Line 471 (later Foothill Transit Line 285) covered between Colima Rd and Beach Bl. OC Bus Line 29 (later OC Bus Line 129) covered the La Habra Bl alignment of the former Line 318.

320 - Downtown LA - Santa Monica via Wilshire Boulevard Limited

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Line 320 operated along with Line 20 via services between Monday and Saturday before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 720 in June 2000 - one of two original Rapid routes.

322 - Downtown LA - Beverly Hills - Brentwood - Santa Monica via Wilshire Bl and San Vicente Av Limited

[edit]

Line 322 operated along with now-defunct Line 22 via rush-hour service in peak directions before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 720 in June 2000 - one of two original Rapid routes.

328 - Century City - Downtown LA via Olympic Boulevard Limited

[edit]

Line 328 operated alongside Line 28 and was one of the few local limited lines that operated on all-day weekdays before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 728 in December 2007. (then Line 728 was later discontinued on December 13, 2020)[25]

330 - West Hollywood - Downtown Los Angeles - Rowan/Dozier via Pico Bl - 1st St Limited

[edit]

Line 330 was suspended in April 2020 due to COVID-19, though later discontinued permanently on December 13, 2020, as part of the NextGen Plan. It had been operating with Lines 30/31 since June 2007 before the line was replaced with the now-defunct Rapid Line 730 in June 2008, in which it operated alongside Line 30 until Line 330 was revived in June 2012.

333 - Downtown LA - Venice - Santa Monica via Venice Bl Limited

[edit]

Line 333 operated alongside Line 33 and was one of the local limited lines that were operated daily as well as throughout the evening before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 733 in June 2010. This limited line was still the only one in the system that operated during owl periods.[26] (then Line 733 was later discontinued in September 2021)

335 - Downtown L.A. - Washington/Fairfax Transit Hub via Washington Boulevard Limited

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Line 335 operated along with Line 35 via rush hour service before the line was discontinued in June 2011 due to a budget crisis. Line 335 began service in December 2007 along with the local counterpart when Line 68 was shortened in DTLA.

340 - Downtown L.A. - Hawthorne Station - South Bay Galleria via King Bl and Hawthorne Bl Limited

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Line 340 operated along with Line 40 via rush hour service before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid 740 in December 2004 (then Line 740 was later discontinued on December 13, 2020). Line 340 began its service in June 2001.

345 - South LA - Downtown LA - Lincoln Heights via Broadway Limited

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Line 345 operated along with Line 45 & former Line 46 via rush hour service before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 745 in December 2002. (then Line 745 was later discontinued on December 13, 2020)

350 - Cypress Park - Huntington Park - Lynwood via Soto Street Limited

[edit]

Line 350 operated along with Lines 251 and 252 via rush hour service before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid 751 in June 2004 (then Line 751 was later discontinued on December 13, 2020) This version of Line 350 began operating in June 2003.

350 - Downtown LA - CSUDH via Central Avenue Limited

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Line 350 operated along with Line 53 via rush hour service in peak direction before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid 753 (then was later defunct in December 2010) in June 2008. This version of Line 358 began operating in December 2006.[27]

351/352 - 7th Street - San Pedro Street - Avalon Boulevard Limited

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Lines 352/351 operated alongside Line 52 and Line 51 on San Pedro St and Avalon Bl towards Harbor Gateway Transit Center. Line 352 was reverted to the former Line 351 in June 2016 which ran alongside Line 51 towards Compton station, then Line 351 discontinued altogether on December 13, 2020 (though was suspended earlier in April due to COVID-19); Line 352 began its service in June 2001 running with 52, whereas the 351 originally ran with the 51 prior to its cancellation in the early 1990s with the opening of Metro A Line.[28]

353 - Woodland Hills - North Hollywood via Roscoe Bl-Lankershim Bl Limited

[edit]

Line 353 was renumbered from Line 418 in June 2005 when the express portion of the route was eliminated due to low ridership and accommodation from the Metro B Line. It operated alongside Line 152. This line was suspended in April 2020 due to COVID-19, though was later discontinued permanently on December 13, 2020, as part of the NextGen Plan. In June 2021, Line 152 was realigned to Lankershim Blvd instead of Vineland Ave paralleling the former Line 353 route.

354 - Hollywood - Athens via Vermont Ave Limited

[edit]

Line 354 operated along with Line 204 via rush hour service before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 754 in December 2002.

355 - Downtown LA - Willowbrook Station via Compton Ave Limited

[edit]

Line 355 operated alongside Line 55 on Compton Avenue. This line was suspended in April 2020 due to COVID-19, though was later discontinued permanently on December 13, 2020, as part of the NextGen Plan. The line began its service in December 2006 to provide patrons as an alternate route to the often-crowded Metro Blue Line.

357 - Hollywood - LA Southwest College - Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station via Western Ave-120th St Limited

[edit]

Line 357 operated along with Line 207 via Monday through Saturday Service. The line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 757 (between Hollywood and Western/Imperial Hwy, but rerouted to Crenshaw C Line Station) in December 2005 (then Line 757 was later discontinued in June 2021).

358 - Los Angeles - Lynwood - Paramount via Alameda St Limited

[edit]

This version of Line 358 ran primarily along Alameda St via rush-hour services and with limited-stop services between Downtown Los Angeles and Paramount. A portion of the route near Downtown Los Angeles would later be occupied by Line 58 when later went defunct in June 2005.

358 - Marina del Rey - Culver City - Pico Rivera via Slauson Avenue Limited

[edit]

This version of 358 which ran alongside Line 108 along Slauson Ave was suspended in April 2020 due to COVID-19, though later discontinued permanently on December 13, 2020, as part of the NextGen Plan. The line began its service in June 2005.

360 - Downtown LA - Compton - Long Beach via Long Beach Bl Limited

[edit]

Line 360 operated along with Line 60 via rush hour service before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 760 in June 2007. (then Line 760 was later discontinued on December 13, 2020) Line 360 began operating in June 2003. Prior to the revival, Line 360 operated during the latter part of the RTD era before the merger in 1993, though was discontinued when Metro A Line started operation.

361 - Altadena - Pasadena - Lynwood - Artesia Station via Atlantic Bl and Fair Oaks Ave Limited

[edit]

Line 361 operated along with Line 260 via rush hour service in peak direction before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 762 in June 2008. (then Line 762 was later discontinued on December 13, 2020) Prior to that, the 361 replaced the express line 483 in June 2003.[29]

362 - Hawaiian Gardens - Cerritos - Norwalk- Santa Fe Springs - Los Angeles via Telegraph Rd and Pioneer Bl Limited

[edit]

Line 362 was renumbered from Line 462 in October 1998 when the express portion of the route (along Interstate 5 between Lorena Street and Eastern Avenue) was eliminated in favor of a limited-stop routing along Olympic Boulevard and Telegraph Road. In December 2005, the line was renumbered again to Line 62 (which may become Line 262 due to the NextGen Bus Plan) to add more stops along the route.

363 - North Hollywood Station - Canoga Park via Sherman Way - Victory Boulevard Limited

[edit]

Line 363 was renumbered from Line 426 in June 2005 when the express portion of the route was eliminated due to low ridership and accommodation from the Metro B Line. It operated alongside Line 163 until June 2012, when it was renumbered to Line 162 to add more stops along the route.

364 - Chatsworth Station - Sun Valley via Nordhoff St-Osborne St Limited

[edit]

Line 364 operated alongside Line 166 on Nordhoff S-Osborne St since its inception in December 2006. This line was suspended in April 2020 due to COVID-19, though later discontinued permanently on December 13, 2020, as part of the NextGen Plan.

366 - Montebello Station - East L.A. - Wilshire/Western Station - Koreatown via E Olympic Bl & 8th St Limited

[edit]

Line 366 operated along with Line 66 via rush hour service in peak directions before it was cancelled in June 2010; this line began service in June 2003. Line 366 was discontinued in June 2010.[30]

368 - The Shops At Montebello - Downtown L.A. - Washington/Fairfax Transit Hub via Cesar E. Chavez Av and Washington Bl Limited

[edit]

Line 368 operated alongside Line 68 via rush-hour service before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 770 (now defunct as of June 2021) on Cesar E. Chavez Av while the new Line 335 (now defunct as of June 2011) replaced Line 368 on Washington Bl in December 2007. This line began its service in December 2005.[31]

370 - Downtown L.A. - El Monte Station via Marengo St - Garvey Ave Limited

[edit]

Line 370 operated along with Line 70 via rush-hour service before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 770 in December 2007; this local limited line began its service in December 2002.[32] (then Line 770 was later discontinued June 2021)

376 - El Monte Station - Downtown L.A. - Valley Blvd Limited

[edit]

Line 376 operated along with Line 76 via rush hour service in peak directions before the line was canceled in June 2007; it began operating in June 2004.[33]

378 - South Arcadia - Downtown L.A. via Las Tunas Dr - Live Oak Ave Limited

[edit]

Line 378 operated alongside line 78 via rush-hour services in peak directions before December 13, 2020, it was once again canceled due to low ridership and the first phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. Limited Line 378 was canceled in June 2002 due to a lack of travel savings but was revived in December 2004.

379 - Arcadia - Downtown L.A. via Mission Rd - Huntington Dr Limited

[edit]

Line 379 operated alongside Line 79 via rush-hour service in peak directions before it was canceled in June 2002.

380 - Hollywood/Vine Station - Altadena via Hollywood Blvd - Colorado Blvd & Lake Ave Limited

[edit]

Line 380 operated along with Lines 180 & 181 via rush-hour service before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 780 in December 2004, which then merged from the Metro Rapid Line 717 in June 2006 to extend the route to Washington/Fairfax Transit Hub; this line began its service in December 2002 (then Line 780 was later discontinued in June 2021).

381 - Eagle Rock - Downtown L.A. - Harbor Freeway Station via Figueroa St Limited

[edit]

Line 381 operated along with Line 81 until the line was cancelled in December 2008; this line began its service in December 2002.[34]

394 - Sylmar/San Fernando - Downtown LA via San Fernando Rd Limited

[edit]

Line 394 operated along with Line 94 and was one of the few lines that ran operated daily before the line was replaced by Metro Rapid Line 794 (later went defunct in June 2021) in June 2008; This line began it service in December 1996. [35] (then Line 794 was later discontinued June 2021)

600-699

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600/800 - SPECIAL

[edit]

Lines 600s are shuttle lines used for special events. 800s are shuttle lines used for Metro Rail shutdown in-between stations which there still around.

607 - Inglewood Shuttle

[edit]

Line 607 was cancelled on December 13, 2020, due to low utilization. Alternative services in the area include Lines 102 (Stocker St/La Tijera Bl), 108 (Slauson Av), 110 (Centinela Av), 210 (Crenshaw Bl), and 212 (La Brea). This line began its service in 2005 to replace the western segment of the former Line 107.

608 - Crenshaw Connection

[edit]

Line 608 was cancelled in December 2010; alternatives include Lines 40/740, 102, 105/705, 206, 209 and DASH Crenshaw and Leimert Park/Slauson.

612 - Willowbrook/Rosa Parks station - Santa Fe - Florence - Otis Avenue - Clockwise Shuttle

[edit]

Line 612 was discontinued on December 13, 2020, due to low ridership and it was replaced by Metro's new MicroTransit on-demand service. Transit alternatives include Metro Line 55 (Compton Av), Line 60 (Long Beach Bl), Line 111 (Florence Av), Line 115 (Firestone Bl), Line 117 (Tweedy St/Century Bl), Line 251 (Pacific Bl, Soto St), Line 260 (Atlantic Bl), Line 611 (Santa Ana St/Seville Av), and Metro A Line (Blue) rail service. This line was named S-2 in the plan, but officially started service in 2003. This shuttle route replaced portions of Lines 56, 112, 119, and 251.

620 - USC Med. Center Loop via Cesar E. Chavez Ave, Forest Ave, Wabash Ave, Evergreen Ave, Mott St, 1st St.

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Line 620 was renumbered to Line 106 in June 2016 with discontinued service with the streets above. Replacement services along the discontinued segment include Lines 30 (later shortened), 68 (later Line 70), 71 (later rerouted Line 106), and 770 (now defunct). Line 106 replaced the continued segments. This shuttle service began in April 1991.

622 - Norwalk - El Segundo Owl Service

[edit]

This version of Line 622 was an owl shuttle service as an alternate to the Metro C Line (Green) before it was cancelled in June 2007. Replacement services include Lines 40 and 117 via LAX City Bus Center Owl Route and Century/Tweedy Blvds respectively. This is not to be confused with a different version of Line 622 that ran as a shuttle route between Burbank Airport & Sun Valley.

622 - Burbank Airport - Sun Valley

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This version of Line 622 was a shuttle that ran from Burbank Airport RITC to Sun Valley via Hollywood Way, Glenoaks Blvd & Tuxford St to make connections between Line 152 & 222. This Version of Line 622 was merged with Line 222 in September 2021. This Route began service on July 18, 2021. This is not to be confused with a different version of Line 622 that ran as an owl shuttle for the Metro C Line (Green) between Aviation / LAX and Norwalk.

625 - Aviation/LAX Station - LAX Shuttle - Superior Court Building

[edit]

Line 625 was replaced by Metro's new MicroTransit on December 13, 2020. Metro Lines 120, 232, and Beach Cities Transit Line 109 are also service parts of this line. This line began its service in 1995 as a feeder to the Metro C Line, this line replaced a portion of the former Line 220 route.

626 - LAX Transit Hub - C Line Shuttle

[edit]

Line 626 was merged into Line 625 (which was later discontinued on December 13, 2020) in December 2010. This was a clockwise route that served El Segundo, near L.A.X. This line began its service in 1995 as a feeder to the Metro C Line.[36]

627 - El Segundo/Nash Metro C Line Station Shuttle

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Line 627 was a weekday rush hour clockwise shuttle service that connects the Aerospace Corporation, the Metro Green Line, and the Wiseburn School District. The line was then replaced by Metro lines 125, 232, 625, LADOT Commuter Express line 574, and Torrance line 8. This line began its service in 1995 as a feeder to the Metro C Line.

628 - Douglas/Rosecrans Metro Green Line Station Shuttle

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Line 628 was a weekday rush hour shuttle service that served the cities of El Segundo and Manhattan Beach via the Metro Green Line. The line was then replaced by Metro Lines 126, 232, Commuter Express line 574, and Torrance line 8. This line began its service in 1995 as a feeder to the Metro C Line

631 - Lakewood Green Line Shuttle

[edit]

Line 631 was a shuttle service in the Bellflower area via Imperial Highway and Lakewood Boulevard before it was canceled on June 29, 2003, in favor of Line 117's extension. Portions of the line are provided by Metro Lines 117, 120, 258, 265, and 266; Long Beach Transit Route 22, and DowneyLink Southeast Route. This line began its service in 1995 as a feeder to the Metro C Line.

632 - Union Station To Atlantic Station

[edit]

Line 632 was replaced by the Eastside Extension of the L Line; it only made stops near train stations before the L Line (now part of E Line) Extension started service.

634 - Sylmar Station - LA Mission College via Hubbard St Shuttle

[edit]

Line 634 began operating in June 2006, and was later merged into Line 230 in June 2011. On July 31, 2021, it was transferred to LADOT as the DASH Sylmar though Line 230 remained operation on Hubbard St until December 2021 when it was shortened to Sylmar Station.[37]

645 - Warner Center - West Hills Medical Ctr via Mulholland Dr - Valley Circle Bl

[edit]

Line 645 was split from Line 245 in June 2005 and later merged into Line 169 in June 2014.[38]

646 - Carson/Wilmington/San Pedro Shuttle

[edit]

Line 646 was a shuttle operating between Avalon Bl & Carson Plaza Dr and Pacific Av & 21st St in San Pedro. It provided a timed-transfer with Metro Line 45 at Avalon/Carson Plaza between midnight and 4am. The service was unique because passengers were allowed to deviate 1/4 mile radius of the route for drop off's & pick-ups before it was canceled in June 2004. Currently the closest alternative to this shuttle is available with Line 246 which operates 24 hours a day.[39]

656 - Hollywood - Panorama City Owl

[edit]

Line 656 was a route that ran between Hollywood & Panorama City via Highland Ave, Cahuenga Blvd, Lankershim Blvd, Sherman Way & Van Nuys Blvd. It operated as an owl route for Line 156 (then Line 237 in 2016, and later Line 222 in June 2021). This route used to run as far as Vermont / Sunset Station when it began service. Line 656 was discontinued in September 2021, and was replaced by Line 162 on Sherman Way, 224 on Lankershim & Cahuenga, & 233 on Van Nuys Boulevard.

681 - 103rd St. Blue Line Station - Huntington Park - Pacific Boulevard Shuttle

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Line 681 began its service in June 2003, and replaced the southern portion of Line 251 south of Florence Avenue via Pacific Boulevard to 103rd Street/Kenneth Hahn Station. It was then extended the route from Florence Ave and Pacific Blvd to the Metro Blue Line Slauson Station in June 2004. The route was canceled in December 2005, with portions of the line covered by Lines 251 and 612.

684 - Downtown Pomona - Cal Poly Pomona - Diamond Bar - Brea Mall via Holt Bl and Diamond Bar Bl

[edit]

Line 684 was the merger of the eastern legs of former Metro Express Lines 490 and 484. Line 684 was canceled in September 2007 and was replaced by Foothill Transit Line 286. Although, Line 286 dropped destinations to Cal Poly Pomona in favor of a more direct route on Mission Blvd and Diamond Bar Blvd.

685 - Glassell Park - Glendale via Verdugo St

[edit]

Line 685 was canceled after June 27, 2021, due to low ridership as Metro was restructuring its network for the 2nd phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. New Metro Micro service replaces Line 685. This line was a successor of the former Line 85 branch in where it was implemented in June 2005.

686 - Altadena - Pasadena via Allen Av

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Line 686 was canceled effective June 23, 2024, due to restructuring its network for the NextGen Bus Plan, and was replaced by Line 267’s extension. This line was a successor of the former Line 401 which served the local segment since the Metro L Line (now A Line) opening in June 2003 .[40]

687 - Altadena - Pasadena - South Pasadena - San Marino via Los Robles Av

[edit]

Line 687 was canceled after June 27, 2021, as Metro was restructuring its network for the 2nd phase of the NextGen Bus Plan. New Line 662 replaced portions of Line 687 on Los Robles Avenue between Washington and Colorado Bls along with the new Metro Micro service. This line started service in June 2003 when it replaced the old Line 260 segment on Los Robles Av (Line 260 was rerouted to Fair Oaks Av) between Altadena and San Marino until it was shortened to Fillmore Station in December 2004.

694 - Pomona - Chino via Holt Bl and Central Av Express Shuttle

[edit]

Line 694 was a short Express Shuttle route that started from Indian Hill Boulevard and Holt Ave. Line 694 was canceled in 1997 due to low ridership, also by the former LACTC (Los Angeles County Transportation Commission, now part of Metro) when the former SCRTD (Southern California Rapid Transit Authority, the predecessor of Metro) announced that it adversely impacted services in San Gabriel Valley.

See also

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