The La Cienega / Jefferson E Line Station
Q. What and where is the La Cienega / Jefferson E Line station?
It's an elevated light rail stop on the Los Angeles Metro Rail E Line, located at the intersection of La Cienega Boulevard and Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles.
The station sits along the eastern edge of West Adams and just 0.1 miles east of Culver City, which is why it’s often associated with Culver City despite technically being in Los Angeles.
Traveling westbound, the next stop is Culver City station, which places you in the heart of downtown Culver City. Traveling eastbound, the next stop is Farmdale station, which moves toward USC and Exposition Park.
Q. What is the E Line?
The E Line runs east–west between Santa Monica and East Los Angeles, connecting Culver City, USC / Exposition Park, and Downtown LA along the way. Because it parallels much of the I-10 corridor, it's a great alternative to driving. You can to travel between Culver City, Downtown LA, and Santa Monica without getting on the 10 Freeway.
Many longtime residents still refer to it as the “Expo Line,” its former name, since much of the route follows Exposition Boulevard. In 2019, Metro transitioned to a letter-based system, renaming the Expo Line as the E Line. On Metro maps, the E Line is shown in gold/yellow.
Q. What major areas does the E Line connect to and serve?
The E Line provides direct rail access between Santa Monica, Culver City, USC / Exposition Park, Downtown Los Angeles, and East Los Angeles.
It's one of the only continuous east–west rail lines in Los Angeles, which makes it especially valuable for cross-city commuting. Because the E Line closely parallels the I-10 corridor, you can move between Culver City, Downtown LA, and Santa Monica without relying on the 10 Freeway.
Some key connection points and approximate travel times are below:
- Culver City station — ~3 minutes
- Expo Park/USC station — ~12–15 minutes
- 7th Street/Metro Center station (Downtown LA’s primary transfer hub) — ~20–25 minutes
- Pico station (Crypto.com Arena / LA Live area) — ~18–22 minutes
- Downtown Santa Monica station — ~35–40 minutes
Q. How often do trains run?
Service typically runs from early morning until late night: frequency may vary slightly by time of day.
- Peak hours: trains about every 8–12 minutes
- Off-peak: about every 12–20 minutes
Q. Are there bus connections, parking, or bike access?
Yes. The station connects to Metro Bus routes along La Cienega and Jefferson, as well as Culver CityBus services nearby. There's a park-and-ride facility and bike access, making it usable whether you walk, drive, or cycle to the station.
Q. Who uses the E Line? Is it safe?
The E Line is widely used by a mix of daily commuters, USC students and staff, Downtown office workers, Culver City employees, and beachgoers heading to Santa Monica. Because it connects major job centers, a university campus, and established residential neighborhoods, much of the ridership consists of people using it for work, school, and routine travel.
Trains are typically busiest during weekday commute hours, when professionals and students are traveling to and from work or class. Mid-day riders often include remote workers, errand runners, and visitors, while evenings tend to be lighter outside of event traffic near Downtown LA or Santa Monica.
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