Map your travel route, whether it is within Los Angeles or out of town . Note which mode of travel you will use for each leg of your journey, fares and reservations needed. Transit agencies have websites you can access with route information. The MTA Trip Planner is particularly useful. The MTA includes both MTA buses and Metrolink trains. Planning in advance will also give you time to qualify for special services.
If you need transit to get to city bus (MTA) or train service (Metrolink), contact Access Paratransit ahead if you are ADA paratransit eligible. Access Paratransit provides shared rides for a minimal cost. A reservation can be made from 45 minutes to 24 hours in advance. LA Dot operates wheelchair accessible buses in Los Angeles. They provide low-cost Cityride and Dial-a-Ride Services which include low-cost taxi services for qualified handicapped riders.
For out of town travel, Metrolink provides train routes within California. Greyhound buses and Amtrak trains travel cross country. All of these carriers provide wheelchair access. Los Angeles International Airport Passenger Services provides for many special needs. A special travel agency provides the handicapped with special needs during travel.
