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LA Metro's J Line service, which also uses the El Monte Busway, was introduced in 2009, and since 2012, both agencies have offered a reciprocal fare program, allowing pass holders to ride either route between Downtown Los Angeles and El Monte.
History
The express Silver Streak was introduced in 2007 in response to overcrowding on Line 480, Foothill's most popular line. The new service used higher-capacity vehicles and eliminated the many deviations and minor stops on Route 480.[2] It was designed to appeal to discretionary riders.[3] The route is also referred to as Line 707.[4] Silver Streak was introduced with onboard Wi-Fi on the NABI articulated buses.[5] It also had all-door boarding for pass holders, although it was subsequently discontinued due to the lack of rear TAP readers when that was introduced.[6]
Ever since the introduction of the Silver Streak, the 'Local Plus Service' on routes 486, 488, 492, and 494 was converted to local service only and terminating at El Monte station; with routes 480 terminating at Westfield West Covina and 482 terminating at Puente Hills Mall (originally shortening to El Monte station until it was replaced by route 282). Passengers were then asked to transfer to either Silver Streak, 481 (later discontinued in Late 2017) or Metro service to Downtown Los Angeles.
On-board Wi-Fi was discontinued in 2009 due to low usage and to cut costs. Ridership of the Silver Streak fell since the introduction of the Metro J (Silver) Line in 2009.
In October 2012 the rebuilt and expanded El Monte station opened, and a joint fare program was introduced on the Silver Streak/Metro J Line. This allows the same ticket to be used on either service between the bus station and Downtown LA. In October 2013, a Silver Streak bus driver lost consciousness and crashed into the wall of the 10 Freeway, injuring seven passengers.[7]
On January 23, 2023, a weekday-only stop at Cal Poly Pomona was added and hours were later extended to 9 p.m. in October 2023.[8]
Metro and Foothill Transit passengers can ride either the Metro J Line or Foothill's Silver Streak using each other's pass between Downtown Los Angeles and El Monte station. The program is not eligible outside this range. The joint agreement range of the Silver 2 Silver bus program is only between Downtown Los Angeles and El Monte station. Effective July 2022, one-way fare is $1.75 for trips of any length, including transfers to Foothill Transit local lines. A discounted fare of $0.75 for seniors, the disabled, and Medicare card holders applies.
↑ Nelson, Laura J. (September 12, 2013). "10 Freeway bus crash injures 8". The Los Angeles Times. p.12. Retrieved October 30, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
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