Years in the making, the LA Metro train station that soon will connect to a people mover taking riders directly into the terminals at LAX was dedicated on Friday, June 6, marking a major step into a first-ever transit option to and from the busy airport.

With the Friday opening of the LAX Metro Transit Center, getting to the airport entirely via train is almost possible, offering travelers an alternative to using their cars or ride shares. “[This is] a major step forward in how people move into,

In the words of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, today marks the “beginning of a new era in our city.” And to celebrate the big opening, rides across the entire Metro system—rail lines, buses, Metro Bike Share and rideshare service Metro Micro—are free from Friday through Sunday.