Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Your mobile ticket can be shown directly on your phone when boarding — no printing needed.

When does my pass validity start?

Your 24-, 48- or 72-hour pass becomes valid from the moment you first board the bus, not from midnight on the date you select.

Can I switch between the three routes?

Yes. Your pass covers all three routes — Red (Hollywood), Yellow (Santa Monica) and Blue (Downtown LA) — and you can switch between them freely at shared stops such as 3rd Street/Beverly Hills.

How often do buses come?

All three routes operate on a roughly 45-minute frequency. The Yellow Route starts earliest at 09:30; the Red and Blue routes begin at 10:00.

Is this suitable for young children?

Children aged two and under travel free of charge. The open-top upper deck is exposed to the elements, so bring sun protection and layers if needed.

Where exactly do I board if I'm not starting at Hollywood Blvd?

You can board at any designated stop along the three routes — look for the City Sightseeing bus stop signs. The main starting point is 6801 Hollywood Blvd.

City Sightseeing - Los Angeles and Hollywood Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Duration

1 day

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour (Red, Yellow and Blue routes)

Multilingual pre-recorded audio guide

Complimentary rewards booklet with discounts at local attractions, restaurants and shops

Not included

Admission fees to attractions along the routes

Food, drinks and personal expenses

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What to expect

1
Red Route — Hollywood
Runs every 45 minutes from 10:00 to 16:30, taking in the Dolby Theatre, Guitar Centre/RockWalk, The Comedy Store, Beverly Hills, La Brea Tar Pits, Melrose Avenue, Pink's Hot Dogs, Paramount Studios and Hollywood & Vine.
2
Yellow Route — Santa Monica
Runs every 45 minutes from 09:30 to 16:13, connecting Ocean Avenue/Santa Monica Pier, Westwood/UCLA, Beverly Hills, Century City, Santa Monica College and Venice Beach.
3
Blue Route — Downtown LA
Five scheduled departures from 10:00, covering Downtown Los Angeles landmarks including the Dolby Theatre as a shared interchange point with the Red Route.

Hop on and off at any stop along the route.

Meeting point

Starline Tours, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Board at the Hollywood Boulevard starting point near the Dolby Theatre. Present your mobile ticket or printed voucher to the driver when boarding. You can also join at any designated stop along the routes.

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What to bring

Mobile ticket or printed voucher
Sun protection — the upper deck is open-top

City Sightseeing - Los Angeles and Hollywood Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing - Los Angeles and Hollywood Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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