Years in the making, the LA Metro train station that soon will connect to a people mover taking riders directly into the terminals at LAX was dedicated on Friday, June 6, marking a major step into a first-ever transit option to and from the busy airport.

The new LAX/Metro Transit Center will open to the public on Friday afternoon, connecting riders directly to one of the busiest airports in the world. The Metro station has been years in the making and is coming just in time for the upcoming global events Los Angeles will host,

With the Friday opening of the LAX Metro Transit Center, getting to the airport entirely via train is almost possible, offering travelers an alternative to using their cars or ride shares. “[This is] a major step forward in how people move into,