US Bus Station.com - Los Angeles County, CA Bus station

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (aka Metro, MTA or LACMTA) is the California state-chartered regional transportation planning agency (RTPA) and public transportation operating agency for the County of Los Angeles. Metro operates three types of bus services which are distinguished by the color of the buses. However, when mechanical problems occur, any color bus may be substituted to continue service on the route. Metro Local buses are painted in an off-orange color the agency has dubbed “California Poppy”. This type of service makes frequent stops along major thoroughfares. There are 18,500 stops on 189 bus lines. Metro Local buses that have not yet been painted remain white with an orange-yellow stripe. Some routes make limited stops but do not participate in the Rapid program; those routes are served by orange colored buses. Some Metro Local bus lines are operated by First Transit, Veolia Transportation, and Southland Transit.