On Los Angeles’s south side, getting around from Florentina Motel - Los Angeles means combining local bus and rail service with short drives to Metro stations. The motel is a base for reaching destinations across the city, including the city centre.
- Closest station: Florence station, about 6 minutes by car from the motel.
- Other stations: Firestone and Slauson are each about 8 minutes by car from the motel.
- Metro network: Six train lines and 115 stations, with bus connections at each station.
- Payment: TAP cards work on Metro buses and at rail stations; digital wallets are also accepted.
The motel’s south Los Angeles location
Florentina Motel sits in south Los Angeles, with Metro stations and city attractions reachable by car. To connect with rail, drive to Florence station, about 6 minutes from the motel. Nearby, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is about 10 minutes away by car.
For airport planning, Los Angeles International Airport is about 20 minutes by car from the motel. The motel is also about 25 minutes by car from Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field), and Ontario International Airport is about 52 minutes away by car.
For details on the airport leg, getting from LAX to Los Angeles can help you plan that part of the trip.
If you are considering a ride to another station, Firestone and Slauson are each about 8 minutes by car from the motel. Walking takes longer: Florence station is about 37 minutes on foot from the motel, Firestone about 50 minutes, and Slauson about 55 minutes.
Nearby Metro stations to check
Florence, Firestone and Slauson are the three nearby stations with travel times from the motel. Florence is the quickest of these by car, at about 6 minutes from Florentina Motel, a south Los Angeles motel.
Those times help you compare station access, but they do not identify which line serves each station. Metro’s rail network has six train lines and 115 stations, with Metro bus connections at each station. Use Metro’s schedules and maps to check the route that fits your destination.
All Metro buses and trains include accessibility features designed to support safe and independent travel. If an elevator is out of service, a rider may take a bus to the next station at no cost.
Using Metro for downtown and visitor attractions
Metro combines rail and bus service across Los Angeles County, so you can use its route maps to plan a trip beyond the south Los Angeles stations. The city centre is about 12 minutes by car from the motel; for a day built around downtown, a one-day route through downtown Los Angeles provides a useful itinerary.
Several South LA attractions are also within a short drive of the motel. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and Shrine Auditorium are each about 8 to 10 minutes away by car.
The California African American Museum is about 9 minutes by car, while the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is about 10 minutes by car. These are car travel times from the motel, not Metro journey times.
Metro’s B Line runs between North Hollywood and Union Station, serving stations that include Hollywood/Western, Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland. Metro Route 212 connects Hawthorne/Lennox Station and Hollywood/Highland Station via La Brea Avenue. Use Metro’s current maps to work out transfers from the south Los Angeles area rather than assuming a direct connection from a nearby station.
Choosing a pass and checking service
TAP is Metro’s reloadable fare card for bus and rail fares. You can use a physical card or a digital wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay on Metro buses and at rail stations. Metro’s TAP payment option is also accepted by 26 additional transit agencies in Los Angeles County.
A valid Metrolink ticket can be scanned at Metro Rail fare gates or shown to a bus operator when boarding. Children under age 6 may ride Metro free with a fare-paying adult. Participating colleges offer discounted transit passes directly on campus, and a monthly EZ Transit Pass provides local service on 23 transit agencies across the region.
Metro Micro serves eight specific areas in Los Angeles County and allows trips or connections to bus and rail for $2.50; discounts may be available to eligible riders. Check which areas it serves before relying on it for a particular trip.
Before you go, check the official site before you go for current schedules, maps, fares and service information. Metro provides line schedules and maps online, and routes and payment details can change.
FAQs
Which Metro station is closest to Florentina Motel?
Florence station has the shortest car trip from the motel, at about 6 minutes. Firestone and Slauson are each about 8 minutes away by car.
Can you use a phone to pay on Metro?
Yes. Metro accepts digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as physical TAP cards.
Can a Metrolink ticket be used on Metro?
A valid Metrolink ticket can be scanned at Metro Rail fare gates or shown to a bus operator when boarding.
Does Metro offer accessible buses and trains?
All Metro buses and trains have accessibility features. If an elevator is out of service, a rider may take a bus to the next station at no cost.