Slauson station (J Line)
| Company type | Bus rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | August 1, 1996 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | Vermont-Slauson, South Park, Florence (Los Angeles) |
| Products | Metro J Line, LA Metro Bus, Torrance Transit services |
Slauson station is a busway bus station positioned in Los Angeles, California, situated between the 37th Street/USC and Manchester stops along the J Line. This bus rapid transit corridor links El Monte, Downtown Los Angeles, and San Pedro as an integral part of the Metro Busway network. The station comprises two side platforms located centrally on Interstate 110, elevated above Slauson Avenue, serving the communities of Vermont-Slauson, South Park, and Florence.
Built during the period from 1989 to 1996 under the Harbor Transitway project, Slauson station commenced operations on August 1, 1996. The J Line offers continuous 24-hour service with headways around four minutes during peak times and reduced frequency during off-peak hours. Additionally, multiple routes operated by Los Angeles Metro Bus and Torrance Transit provide service to this station, mainly during weekday rush hours.
Approximately east lies an identically named station on the A Line, with transfers facilitated by LA Metro Bus route .
Station layout
Positioned within the Harbor Transitway, Slauson station features dual side platforms located in the median of Interstate 110 (Harbor Freeway). It caters to riders from the neighborhoods of Vermont-Slauson, South Park, and Florence.
Passengers access the busway platforms via a ground-level plaza situated on the southern side of East Slauson Avenue, between South Figueroa Street and South Broadway, or through a pedestrian bridge connecting from the eastern park-and-ride facility. The plaza contains a bus stop serving eastbound buses along Slauson Avenue (with westbound buses boarding one block away) and includes a TAP card ticket vending machine installed in early 2017 to enable all-door boarding on the J Line. Parking amenities include 151 spaces distributed across two lots incorporated into the partial cloverleaf interchange at Slauson Avenue and Interstate 110.
Services
The primary transit service at Slauson station is provided by the Metro J Line, a bus rapid transit route that links the El Monte station, Downtown Los Angeles, and the Harbor Gateway Transit Center in Gardena, with some trips extending to San Pedro. This route forms part of the broader Metro Busway system.
In addition to the J Line, Slauson's busway platforms accommodate all-day service by LA Metro Bus route traveling to Disneyland. During weekday peak periods, commuter routes include LA Metro Bus route to San Pedro and the 4X line operated by Torrance Transit running to Torrance (which also provides all-day service on Saturdays). The station further supports seasonal operations of the Dodger Stadium Express shuttle during home games.
Nearby surface street stops at Slauson station serve further routes: LA Metro Bus routes connecting Lincoln Heights to Rosewood via Broadway; linking Eagle Rock to South Los Angeles via Figueroa; running between Marina del Rey and Pico Rivera via Slauson; as well as the LADOT DASH Southeast shuttle serving South Park.