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No matter where your Los Angeles temporary housing selection leads you, there offers many options when it comes to transportation. Whether you prefer to get behind the wheel yourself or take advantage of the city's public transportation, you can easily get from Hollywood to Long Beach and anywhere in between from your temporary housing in Los Angeles.

Public Transportation

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro) system spans over 1,433 square miles and serves over 9.6 million California residents. The system includes nearly 200 bus lines and four rail lines, which cover most of Los Angeles County. The Metro's website contains maps, schedules, timetables, fares, quick tips and frequently asked questions. Rail services are also provided by Amtrak and Metrolink systems from Los Angeles' Union Station. Many temporary housing units in Los Angeles are located within walking distance of Los Angeles' public transportation, making it easy to get around.

Driving

If you are bringing your personal vehicle to your Los Angeles temporary housing or want to rent a car, plan to familiarize yourself with the area. While Los Angeles is infamous for its traffic congestion, the area's freeways carry millions of commuters each day. Los Angeles' major highways include:

• Interstate 5: Runs from Canada to Mexico, through Sacramento, Anaheim and San Diego.
• Interstate 10: Provides main east-west link from Santa Monica and Los Angeles to Jacksonville, Florida.
• Interstate 110: Harbor Freeway connecting Long Beach with downtown Los Angeles. Serves as a major commuter route to southern Los Angeles.
• Interstate 405: San Diego Freeway links the northern and southern parts of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.
• Interstate 710: Long Beach Freeway connects ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles with the city of Los Angeles.

Special Note: Los Angeles temporary housing residents should be aware of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) restrictions on some freeways, which require that you have multiple passengers to ride on the roads.

]If you are looking to rent a car in Los Angeles while in temporary housing, you'll have plenty of options. Several rental car agencies, such as Avis, Hertz and Enterprise, are located in Los Angeles and ready to serve you while in your serviced rental.

Taxicabs

Many Los Angeles temporary housing residents rely on taxicabs to transport them around the area. There are nine franchise taxicab companies in Los Angeles which operate more than 2,300 taxicabs to serve executive housing residents. All registered taxicabs bear a City of Los Angeles Taxicab Seal, which ensures that the drivers are trained, insured and the vehicles are regularly inspected. The City of Los Angeles Taxi Services lists phone numbers, areas served and other pertinent information for your stay in temporary housing in Los Angeles.

Limousine Service

If you prefer to travel in high style or are traveling in a large group during your stay in your Los Angeles temporary housing, a limousine may be your best option. Los Angeles offers many limousine services to choose from (what do you expect - the city is home to the world's top celebrities!). Limousine companies in Los Angeles include CLS Transportation, Voyage Limousine and Elite Limousine, among others.

Airports

There are several airports that service the Los Angeles area and are convenient no matter where your temporary housing location. Whether you travel for business or for fun, catching a flight is no problem.

• Los Angeles International Airport
• Van Nuys Airport
• Ontario International Airport
• Bob Hope Airport (formerly known as Burbank Airport)
• Long Beach Municipal Airport
• John Wayne International Airport

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