Expo/Vermont station
| Company type | Light rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | April 28, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | Los Angeles Metro Rail network |
| Products | Light rail transit services |
Expo/Vermont station operates as a ground-level light rail stop on the E Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. Positioned in the center of Exposition Boulevard at Vermont Avenue, it caters to the communities of Exposition Park and West Adams in Los Angeles.
Located close to the University of Southern California (USC) as well as prominent museums and athletic facilities in Exposition Park, this station is expected to accommodate heightened transit usage during the 2028 Summer Olympics. It will provide access to a temporary aquatic venue set up at USC’s Dedeaux Field.
In addition, Expo/Vermont is slated to become a key interchange point for the forthcoming Vermont Transit Corridor, a planned Los Angeles Metro Busway route scheduled to commence operations shortly before the 2028 Olympic Games.
History
Historically, this location served as a junction connecting the Los Angeles and Independence and Pacific Electric railways. It acted as a transfer point between the yellow car line Vernon–Vermont and the red car Santa Monica Air Line. Passenger rail services at this site ceased on September 30, 1953.
The station was fully reconstructed and reopened on April 28, 2012, coinciding with the launch of the Expo Line. This redevelopment transformed it from a simple stop into a contemporary transit facility. Regular operations resumed two days later, on April 30, 2012.
Station layout
Expo/Vermont station is equipped with "farside" platforms arranged on opposite corners of the intersection, where trains halt after crossing.
Connections
As of , available connections include:
- LADOT DASH: F
- Los Angeles Metro Bus: , , Express (weekday peak periods), Rapid
Notable places nearby
Significant destinations within close proximity include:
- California Science Center
- Exposition Park
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, home stadium for USC Trojans Football
- Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
- Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
- University of Southern California
Station artwork
Commissioned by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, artist Jessica Polzin McCoy developed Neighborhood Portrait: Reconstructed, an art installation consisting of 24 panels showcasing photographs taken inside residences in West Adams. McCoy combined her photographic images with detailed watercolor paintings to create collages. The Montreal-based firm Mosaika Art & Design collaborated in converting these works into hand-glazed ceramic mosaic panels.