Save Time & Money Using Public Transit
La Mirada Transit Service
(562)
943-6776 or (714) 521-0330
La Mirada Transit makes traveling in La Mirada easier than ever!
Curb-to-curb transportation service is provided in La Mirada through a contract
with MV Transportation, Inc. Clean,
comfortable vehicles provide residents with curb-to-curb service in the
community and offer convenient connections to other transit systems. Patrons
enjoy easy access to surrounding communities, as well as direct connections to
regional rail service via Metrolink and Metro Green Line. Rides to work,
medical appointments, shopping, school, recreation, and other locations are
available. Transfers to MTA, OCTA, Norwalk and Montebello Transit are available
from the driver.
Scheduling: La Mirada Transit
offers three types of service:
- Immediate scheduling is for
riders ready to be picked up.
- Advance scheduling for riders
who want to reserve a trip ahead of time.
- Subscription service for
passengers who need to ride on a regularly scheduled basis.
Cost: Full fare is $1 and a
discount fare of $.50 is available for seniors, disabled, Medicare card
holders, and children under five for a one-way trip.
Hours
of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Transit News
Transit
Discount Fare Passes
The
City of La Mirada will now be selling La Mirada Transit discount fare passes
($5.00) and regular fare passes ($10.00) at the following facilities: Resource
Center, Activity Center and Gymnasium in addition to Transit Vehicles. The La
Mirada Transit regular fare is $1 and the discount fare is $.50 for seniors 62
years or older, disabled, Medicare cardholders, and children under five (proof
of age/identification not necessary at time of sale of discount pass). Both the
regular fare pass and discount fare pass are valid for 10 one-way trips. The
pass is non-refundable.
Transit Expands Service
MV
Transportation, under contract by the City of La Mirada, offers service to the
Westridge mall located at the southeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Imperial
Highway in the City of La Habra. This service offers additional shopping
opportunities at stores located outside of La Mirada. Pick up and drop off
locations are available at the following stores; KohlÕs, Lowes, Wal-Mart or
SamÕs Club. For more information or to schedule a ride pick up, call La Mirada
Transit at (714) 521-0330 or (562) 943-6776.
City Council Approves Interim Transit Service Provider
La Mirada TransitÕs Dial-A-Ride service will be operated by
MV Transportation, Inc. effective Tuesday, July 1. On Tuesday, June 24 the City Council approved the selection
of MV Transportation, Inc. as the interim service provider for the operation of
La Mirada TransitÕs Dial-A-Ride system.
MV Transportation, Inc. has been providing transportation
services since 1975. The company serves many communities across the nation for
transit authorities, cities, counties, state agencies, and private
parties. The company manages and
operates more than 140 contracts providing transit service in 26 states and the
District of Columbia. MV
Transportation, Inc. employs more than 11,000 transit professionals.
Take
a Ride on Public Transit in La Mirada
CLICK HERE FOR LA
MIRADA AREA BUS ROUTES
Visit these sites for all your transportation needs and questions:
California Department of Transportation
Information about State and regional traffic projects, real-time road
conditions, and related transportation information.
Los Angeles Department of Transportation
Greater Los Angeles traffic conditions, transportation news and services.
Department of Motor Vehicles
Information on vehicle registration, driver's licenses, and driving laws.
Bus Routes for Surroundings Areas:
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Railways:
Southern California Regional Rail
Authority (Metrolink)
Information on train schedules, route maps, fares, and railway news.
Share
the Ride:
Rideshare Resource
Carpooling can cut your commute costs in half. Your trips can be much faster as
you glide along 455 miles of freeway carpool lanes.
Carpool Resource
Provides information and tips about carpooling in Southern California.
Get to Work
Employers can set up vanpools or provide free transit passes for all employee.
Call (213) 922-2811 or click here for more info.
Transportation Assistance for Disabled Persons
Access Services
This paratransit transportation assistance is offered under provisions of the
program Americans with Disabilities Act. Provides curb-to-curb for disabled
persons unable to use public fixed route transportation systems. Fares based on
distance, ranging from $1.80 to $2.70 each way.
Park & Ride Locations:
Southern California Park
& Ride and Transit-Only Parking Facilities
Drive less by using one of the area's many Park & Ride lots in Norwalk,
Santa Fe Springs, and Whittier.
Click here for additional Park &
Ride lots
Traffic
Safety Information:
Watch the Road Organization
Coalition to increase driving safety and traffic awareness. Provides safety
tips, articles, facts, and statistics for motorists, bicyclists, and
pedestrians.
Bicycle
Routes:
Southern California Bicycle Services
Provides maps of local bicycle routes, safety information, and news for
Southern California bicyclist.
Go Metro:
Make your daily commute on transit for a fraction of the cost of driving and
avoid the stress of fighting traffic. Call 1-800-Commute for help. Click here for Metro 24 hours a day to plan
your bus or rail trip, join a carpool, find a Park & Ride lot or buy your
Metro pass.
