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Metro 40 bus

Local Line

78 % on time

Metro 40 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metro 40 - Local Line bus serves 81 bus stops in the Los Angeles area departing from LAX / Metro Transit Center and ending at Patsaouras Transit Plaza. Scroll down to see upcoming 40 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 40 bus times will be displayed. The full 40 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

Downtown LA - Union Station
Redondo Beach Transit Center
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Metro Local Line map

Metro 40 bus route map

The Metro 40 - Local Line bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Metro 40 bus to help you plan your trip on Metro. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 40 bus is approaching your stop.

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Metro 40 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 40 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Metro so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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Metro 40 bus Service Frequency

The next 40 bus leaves LAX / Metro Transit Center at 4:03 AM, and arrives at Patsaouras Transit Plaza at 5:16 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Metro 40 bus On-Time Performance

78 % on time

78% of riders report that the Metro 40 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 280 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 40 bus. Compared to other Metro lines, the 40 bus is ranked 20 out of 124 Metro lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Metro metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 40 by opening the Transit app.

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Metro 40 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Metro 40 bus depart from LAX / Metro Transit Center?

    The next 40 bus leaves LAX / Metro Transit Center at 4:03 AM, and arrives at Patsaouras Transit Plaza at 5:16 AM. The total trip time for the next Metro 40 bus is 73 min.

  • Is the Metro 40 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Metro 40 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Metro 40 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Metro 40 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 40 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Metro 40 bus?

    There are 81 stops on the Metro 40 bus.

  • Is the Metro 40 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Metro 40 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the Metro 40 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Metro 40 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Metro 40 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 40 bus stop to where you are.

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