PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
Can you travel in LA without a car?
I’m considering a move to Los Angeles but I don’t have a car. Is public transportation good in LA, or will it be hard for me to get from place to place?
Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Moving can be incredibly stressful, but we are glad you are doing your research! Unlike some of the other big cities in the U.S.,
Los Angeles
has the reputation of being a place where everyone drives everywhere. This reputation isn’t unearned, as the city is very spread out and the majority of residents have cars.If you want to live in Los Angeles without a car, you’ll want to pick your location carefully. Some neighborhoods are more spread out than others, and certain areas have more access to public transportation.
Some common ways for people without cars to get around in LA include:
- Buses
- Bicycles
- Ridesharing
If you’re just planning to visit LA for a few days, you’ll be okay without a car. If you plan on living there for a while,
buying a car
is probably a worthwhile investment. Even though it can be expensive, you’ll find that the cost of ridesharing or taking a taxi stacks up quickly.If you decide to buy a car and find one you like, you’ll need to insure it.
Jerry
makes it easy, and after signing up you’ll be able to find affordable quotes from 50+ of the top insurers in the country.View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
.jpg&w=64&q=75){kind=avatar}
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies