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Los Angeles Metro will be free throughout the weekend to celebrate the much-anticipated opening of the airport station on Friday.
More on the offer: The free rides begin at 4 a.m. June 6 and will last until 3 a.m. June 9. You won’t have to pay a fare to board the trains and buses. Metro Micro can also be hailed for free as long as you use the mobile app. And if you’re looking to travel on two wheels, use promo code 060625 when booking a Metro Bike share. Thirty-minute rides will be free.
LAX station opening: The LAX/Metro Transit Center is opening at 5 p.m. Friday. Located at Aviation Boulevard and 96th Street, the new station will bring Metro riders close to the airport.
Los Angeles World Airports said it will finish the Automated People Mover in 2026. That train will connect the Metro system with airport terminals and parking. Until then, Metro will shuttle travelers every 10 minutes between the LAX/Metro Transit Center and the lower levels of all airport terminals. So if you’re planning to jet out of LAX this weekend, you should be able to get there entirely on public transit…