Route Numbers
Metro buses are given route numbers that indicate the type of service offered. This method was devised originally by the SCRTD, Metro's predecessor.
- 1-99 (00-series, xx): Local bus service to/from Downtown Los Angeles and other areas. The route numbering begins at Route 2 (Sunset Boulevard, a route leading west from downtown) and proceeds counterclockwise around Downtown Los Angeles, ending at route 96 (Riverside Drive.)
- 100-199 (100-series, 1xx): East-west service, not necessarily serving Downtown Los Angeles.
- 200-299 (200-series, 2xx): North-south service, not necessarily serving Downtown Los Angeles.
- 300-399 (300-series, 3xx): Limited-stop versions of traditional local routes, which make fewer stops and generally operate during peak times. Most limited-stop routes are designated by placing a 3 before a main route number (example: the limited-stop version of route 2 is route 302). Most limited-stop routes have been replaced by Metro Rapid routes. Limited-stop routes are sometimes branded as Metro Limited.
- 600-699 (600-series, 6xx): Shuttle and special event services.
Metro Local buses can also be found on 400-series (4xx) and 500-series (5xx) routes, which are Metro Express routes with different fare structures and routing.
Read more about this topic: Metro Local (Los Angeles County)
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