How to get from South Gate to Alhambra by bus?

From South Gate to Alhambra by bus

To get from South Gate to Alhambra in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 611 bus from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl station to Cecelia / Atlantic station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260/261 bus and finally take the 78 bus from Main / Atlantic station to Main / Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

85min$0.00

611

260/261

Leaves from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl
ID 140843
290 yd • 4 min
2
611
Wait for bus
611
Vernon - Huntington Park - Cudahy
3
Ride to bus station
Cecelia / Atlantic
ID 613
11 min
4
Walk to bus station
Atlantic / Cecelia
ID 168
100 yd • 2 min
5
260/261
Wait for bus
260/261
Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut
6
Ride to bus station
Atlantic / Main
ID 4707
58 min
7
Walk to bus station
Main / Atlantic
ID 7789
50 yd • 1 min
8
78
Wait for bus
78
Las Tunas - Live Oak
9
Ride to bus station
Main / Garfield
ID 1548
3 min
10
Walk to
Alhambra
60 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Gate to Alhambra by bus via 60 and 78

To get from South Gate to Alhambra in Los Angeles, take the 60 bus from Long Beach / Palm station to Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko station. Next, take the 78 bus from Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko station to Main / Garfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

100min$0.00

Leaves from Long Beach / Palm

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Long Beach / Palm
ID 142415
300 yd • 4 min
2
60
Wait for bus
60
Downtown LA - Sunset - Figueroa
3
Ride to bus station
Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko
46 min
4
78
Wait for bus
78
Las Tunas - Live Oak
5
Ride to bus station
Main / Garfield
ID 1548
47 min
6
Walk to
Alhambra
60 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from South Gate to Alhambra

The distance between South Gate, Los Angeles and Alhambra, Los Angeles is approximately 13.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Gate to Alhambra by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Gate

South Gate is located at South Gate, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Seville / Santa Ana.

Bus stations close to South Gate:

Seville / Santa Ana
Santa Ana / Seville
Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl

Public transit stations close to Alhambra, Los Angeles

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Garfield/Woodward.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

Garfield/Woodward
Woodward / Garfield
Main / Garfield

Alternative route from South Gate to Alhambra by bus via 60 and 78

100min$0.00

Leaves from Long Beach / Palm

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Long Beach / Palm
ID 142415
300 yd • 4 min
2
60
Wait for bus
60
Downtown LA - Sunset - Figueroa
3
Ride to bus station
Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko
46 min
4
78
Wait for bus
78
Las Tunas - Live Oak
5
Ride to bus station
Main / Garfield
ID 1548
47 min
6
Walk to
Alhambra
60 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from South Gate to Alhambra?
The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 611, Bus line 260/261, Bus line 78.
What is the alternative route to get from South Gate to Alhambra?
The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line 78.
Is there a direct bus between South Gate and Alhambra in Los Angeles?
No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.
Which bus line goes from South Gate to Alhambra in Los Angeles?
The 611 bus line goes from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl station near South Gate to Vernon - Huntington Park - Cudahy station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Vernon - Huntington Park - Cudahy station near Alhambra in Los Angeles
How long does it take to travel from South Gate to Alhambra in Los Angeles by bus?
The total travel time between South Gate and Alhambra in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.
Where do I get on the bus near South Gate to get to Alhambra in Los Angeles?
Get on the 611 bus from the Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl stop near South Gate in Los Angeles.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Gate and Alhambra in Los Angeles?
Get off the bus at the Vernon - Huntington Park - Cudahy stop, which is closest to Alhambra in Los Angeles.
How much is the bus fare from South Gate to Alhambra?
The ride from South Gate to Alhambra costs $0.00.

Last updated on January 3, 2026

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