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How to get from Downtown, La to Arcadia by bus?

From Downtown, La to Arcadia by bus

To get from Downtown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles, take the 78 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station to Huntington / Lifur station. Next, take the 179 bus from Huntington / Lifur station to Huntington / Golden West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

53min$1.75
Bus - 7878
Bus - 179179
Leaves from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Downtown, La
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Lifur
    ID 2532
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Arcadia Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Huntington / Golden West
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 7712
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown, La to Arcadia by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. Next, take the 187 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

62min$2.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
    ID 3615
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown, La to Arcadia

The distance between Downtown, La, Los Angeles and Arcadia, Los Angeles is approximately 12.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown, La to Arcadia 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 Downtown, La

Downtown, La is located at Downtown, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alameda / Cesar E Chavez.

Subway stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
  • Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
  • Main St & Cesar E Chavez Ave

Public transit stations close to Arcadia, Los Angeles

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington / Sunset.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Huntington / Sunset
  • Huntington Dr and Sunset Blvd W
  • Baldwin / Huntington

From Downtown, La to Arcadia by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. Next, take the 187 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

62min$2.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
    ID 3615
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown, La to Arcadia?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 179.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown, La to Arcadia?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 187.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown, La and Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    The 78 bus line goes from Las Tunas - Live Oak station near Downtown, La to Huntington / Lifur station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Huntington / Lifur station near Arcadia in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown, La and Arcadia in Los Angeles by bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown, La to get to Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Las Tunas - Live Oak stop near Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown, La and Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Huntington / Lifur stop, which is closest to Arcadia in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Downtown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    The last bus from Downtown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles is the Dtwn LA - Arcadia line. It leaves the Cesar E Chavez / Alameda stop at 6:20 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Downtown, La to Arcadia?

    The ride from Downtown, La to Arcadia costs $1.75.

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