Traffic & Transit
Shuttle Service Takes Altadena Residents To Santa Monica Beach
The Beach Bus is operated by Los Angeles County Public Works and will help Altadena residents escape the heat this summer.
ALTADENA, CA — Altadena residents without transportation can beat the heat this summer by hopping onto the Beach Bus to Santa Monica.
Los Angeles County Public Works runs the shuttle service, which goes until Sept. 6. Shuttles operate Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, county officials said.
Roundtrip fares cost $3 for adults and children, $1.50 for adults 60 and older. Riders are asked to show up ten minutes before the bus arrives at their stop, officials said.
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Riders missing the return shuttle to Altadena must find their own transportation.
Reservations for the Beach Bus can be made online and up to ten days in advance. Adults must accompany children 12 or younger on the shuttle, according to officials.
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While California lifted its coronavirus restrictions last month, anyone taking public transportation is still required to wear face masks regardless of their vaccination status.
Visit www.LAGoBus.com to make a reservation or for information about when and where the shuttle stops.
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