LA is a very happening city with exuberant nightlife. The LA bus system is very large but it may take a little time for you to get used to it. Once you have the hang of it, you can get anywhere during the day. The buses are the primary mode of transportation in LA.

Bus agencies in LA

http://www.latourist.com/index.php?page=los-angeles-buses

The bus tours of LA are quite convenient and you can take a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus with recorded narration or a small mini-van based on the time you have at hand. The bus tours also let you walk around and shop at times. Usually the time off the bus is un-guided. Many of these companies also offer packages from Los Angeles to Las Vegas or San Diego. They are listed in no particular order.

LA bus tours on About

http://golosangeles.about.com/od/losangelestours/tp/Los-Angeles-Bus-Tours

Metro's Rapid buses have fewer stops than local service and cut through the traffic well. It is advisable to check on the night schedules beforehand, because the bus service can change routes and reduce the frequency sometimes. Fares are currently $1.50 per boarding(no transfers), $6 for a day pass(also good on Metro Rail), and $20 for a weekly pass. Weekly passes can be purchased in selected stores of the country while day passes can be bought from any Metro Rail station or bus operator.

LA travel guide

http://wikitravel.org/en/Los_Angeles

LA Department of Transportation

http://www.ladottransit.com/

The worst thing that could happen to you in a huge city such as LA is to be lost. So make sure that you are aware of all the bus routes you are supposed to take.

Los Angeles bus travel on Citysearch

http://losangeles.citysearch.com/listings/los-angeles/bus_travel/56050_4284

People traveling to Los Angeles with family and friends may like to book a party bus as they travel in Los Angeles. This will allow them to enjoy more while exploring different tourist destination of the city.

1) From where should one rent a party bus in Los Angeles?

http://www.losangelespartybuses.com

http://www.los-angeles-limousine-service.com/party-bus-los-angeles.html

http://www.ulcpartybus.com

http://www.uscoachwayslimousine.com

http://www.uscoachways.com

There are several providers all over L.A who can provide your gang with good party buses. Visit their respective official websites to gather information about party bus services offered by them.

These websites will provide information about the rates and routes covered by these buses. Some agents offer to arrange meals, hotels, tour trips with guides, trips to casinos, spas etc as part of a tour package.

2) Facilities offered by the Los Angeles party buses

You will have a real nice time during your L.A. tour in a party bus. Many party buses come equipped with plush, comfortable seating arrangements, music system, television and video, air conditioning, lighting and so on.

If your budget permits, you can also go for expensive luxury buses. Some luxury buses even have an in-built bar, mood lighting, plasma screen television, DJ booth etc. The seating capacity ranges form 20 to 60 or 70 people per bus.

The City of Los Angeles can be a real modern jungle of high-rise buildings and busy streets for first time visitors. One of the essentials of Los Angeles California travel is definitely the understanding of how the Buses move in and around the city. To avoid hassle and delay of having to take the wrong bus on a tightly packed vacation itinerary, be ready to take on the gritty details of the LA Bus system.

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) provides the complete timetable and route guide.

http://www.metro.net/riding_metro/riders_guide/planning_trip.htm

The bus system is part of a nearly 200-line bus and train system. The key here is to read the timetable and find out exactly which bus should be taken for each specific destination. Many of these buses may share parts of the routes, some run around the city round the clock. The 24-hour bus line is called the Metro 24-hour Owl Service. Some buses would also alter their routes at night for efficiency, so it is important to double check upon boarding buses. The rapid lines would skip some stops to reach the destination faster.

A map should also come in handy, which can be downloaded at Metro's website.

http://metro.net/riding_metro/maps/images/12_min_map.pdf

The file requires a specific program that can read a portable document format. It is meant to be seen in print rather than on screen. Metro called it a 12-minute map. The system would keep enough buses running around, just about 12 minutes from each trip. Pretty neat, as some metropolitan developers would say, for such a system to run through a big and highly urbanized city.

Commuter Fares

Since buses come around frequently, and if the desired route has been identified, the last part would be to be familiarized with the fares. Fares for the buses can be paid in cash, TAP cards (available at Metro Customer Centers), or tickets (available at vending machines). TAP cards are for frequent users for they are reusable, reloadable and offer unlimited rides lasting for a day, a week or a month.

Some final instructions

Kids under the age of 5 can ride free, as long as one adult rider would pay fare (for up to two children only). The Metro buses do not have change for bills, so an exact fare should be prepared. Eating, drinking and smoking are strictly prohibited within the buses. Finally, not paying the right fare is against the Law.