Alhambra Community Transit (ACT) offers riders an inexpensive fixed-route bus transit
service within city limits for just a 25-cent fare! The service connects passengers to such places as schools, parks, shopping centers, restaurants and public facilities, including
Cal State University Los Angeles, the Metrolink Station and MTA Busway. All buses are
fueled with clean-burning compressed natural gas to reduce air pollution. Vehicles are
lift-equipped for the ease of passengers with special needs. See schedules below, but
for the most up-to-date schedule, call an ACT representative at 626-289-1220.  
ACT does not operate on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.
Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day & Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
 
Click here for a map of ACT Route

• THE GREEN LINE makes its way around town six days per week - every 20 minutes; Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Green Line
  route runs clockwise and counter-clockwise along Main Street (from Palm to Chapel)
  and along Valley Boulevard (from Fremont to Vega); North/south connections are
  made on both the east side and west side of town.
   
• THE BLUE LINE offers a split schedule that runs from Chapel to Bay State to Commonwealth to Fremont to Hellman to Cal State and back. Hours are Monday
  through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and again 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

SENIOR RIDE RESERVATIONS:
CALL (626) 289-RIDE (289-7433)
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Senior Ride offers FREE transportation to Alhambra residents 60+ years of age, or
disabled residents of any age. Transportation is curb-to-curb throughout the city for any purpose and up to two miles beyond city limits for medical appointments only.
Registration is accepted with a photo ID proving age and Alhambra residency
(utility bill, bank statement, etc.) at the following locations:

• Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave.
• Atherton Baptist Home, 214 S. Atlantic Blvd.

Information about Senior Ride is available at Joslyn Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave., or by calling 626-570-5056.

Click here to see a MAP of the Entire Metro Bus Line System

The ACT bus can take you to destinations within our city limits, while the Metro Bus/Rail system can take you quickly and efficiently way to points beyond. The Gold Line, which connects to the Metro Red Line, offers a convenient means to make connections to
various Southland locations to and from Alhambra. Metro Bus stops in Alhambra include:

• Metro Bus Line 76/376: Eastbound/Westbound - Stops at Valley & Garfield with
  connections to/from the cities of Los Angeles, Lincoln Heights, Rosemead and
  El Monte.
• Metro Bus Line 176:  Eastbound/Westbound (Monday-Friday only)- Stops at Main & Garfield with connections to/from the cities of Glassel Park, Highland Park, South
  Pasadena (Mission & Fairoaks), San Gabriel, Rosemead and El Monte.
• Metro Bus Line 256: Northbound (Monday-Friday only) - Stops at Commonwealth &
  Fremont and Baystate & Garfield with connections from the cities of Paramount,
  Southgate, Bell Gardens, Commerce and East L.A.
• Metro Bus Lines 260/361:  Northbound & Southbound - Stops at Huntington at Atlantic
  with connections to/from the cities of Compton, Lynwood, Maywood, East Los Angeles,
  Monterey Park, Pasadena and Altadena.  

How you can purchase a METRO Bus/Rail Token or Replenishable TAP Card:

• Bus/Rail Tokens: The City of Alhambra Finance Department sells Metro bus and rail
  tokens at its main customer service counter. Each bag contains ten tokens at a cost of
  $15.  
• Replenishable TAP Card: Regular, senior, disabled and student Metro rail and bus
  users can board the Metro system using a TAP Fare Card. All reduced fare users are
  required to have a TAP card with photo ID to receive the discount. This durable plastic
  card can be used again and again to load a reduced fare monthly pass.  
   
  The TAP card can be loaded at the City Hall Finance Department; however, Metro is providing other convenient options. These include the ability to reload your TAP card at Metro Customer Centers, other pass vendor locations, and at any Metro Rail or Metro Orange Line ticket vending machine. Best of all – you can add to your TAP card any
  time of the day or night by calling 866-TAPTOGO, or simply reloading online at www.taptogo.net. 
   
  The City of Alhambra has application forms for all types of subsidized TAP fare users, but the easiest way is to download a form. Pay attention to the various types of
  subsidized cards available such as the Senior TAP ID Card, LACTOA Disabled TAP
  ID Card, College/Vocational TAP ID Card, and Student TAP Card (K-8 and 9-12).
   
  There is no charge for the TAP Card, but you will need to supply a full-face photo
  (1” x 1-1/4” or 2” x 2”) with your application. A photocopy of your California identification card, driver’s license or passport is also required. Disabled users will need to provide
  valid documentation of disability status, and students will have to show proof of
  student enrollment. These materials can be submitted in person to any Metro
  Customer Center or mailed to the address provided on each application form. 

View map of Downtown Alhambra parking lots

The city provides 19 downtown public parking lots -- all free of charge. Parking restrictions
are in effect on city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. daily, except on the streets
described in the Alhambra Municipal Code described under Title XI: Vehicles & Traffic (Chapter 11.36.012).

• ANNUAL PERMITS
  Applications for annual all-night parking permits (Municipal Code: Chapter 11.36.016)
  may be obtained upon request from the Finance Department.
   
• TEMPORARY PARKING PERMITS
  All-night guest parking requires a temporary parking permit which can be obtained online
  or through the Police Department Lobby Kiosk (Municipal Code: Chapter 11.36.050.).

• LOCAL AIRPORTS
  Several airports reside within driving distance. Los Angeles International Airport, which serves destinations around the globe, is little more than a half-hour away. Additional
  local airports within driving range include Van Nuys Airport, Ontario Airport, John Wayne Airport and Burbank Airport.
   
• AMTRAK TRAIN
  Take the train to destinations throughout the United States. An online site is available
  to assist you in planning and booking your trip.

• MapQuest
• Amtrak Service
• California Highway Patrol 
• MTA Bus and Rail Lines  / Ride-Sharing Information
• Metrolink
• Traffic Incident Report Information