How to get from Union Station to Arcadia by bus and light rail?

From Union Station to Arcadia by bus and light rail

To get from Union Station 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 49 min.

49min
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona 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
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Golden West Ave E
    ID 3615
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Station to Arcadia by bus and light rail via A LINE and 179

To get from Union Station to Arcadia in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Arcadia station. Next, take the 179 bus from Arcadia Station (A Line) station to Huntington / Golden West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

58min$1.75
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 179179
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Arcadia
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia Station (A Line)
    ID 2763
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Huntington - Monterey
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 16043
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Arcadia

The distance between Union Station, Los Angeles and Arcadia, Los Angeles is approximately 16.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Arcadia by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Los Angeles Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Los Angeles Union Station
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

Public transit stations close to Arcadia, Los Angeles

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

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Sunset / Fairview
  • Huntington / Sunset
  • Huntington Dr and Sunset Blvd E

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Arcadia by bus and light rail via A LINE and 179

To get from Union Station to Arcadia in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Arcadia station. Next, take the 179 bus from Arcadia Station (A Line) station to Huntington / Golden West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

58min$1.75
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 179179
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Arcadia
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia Station (A Line)
    ID 2763
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Huntington - Monterey
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 16043
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Arcadia?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 187.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Arcadia?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 179.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Union Station and Arcadia?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Union Station to Arcadia?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Pomona Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown to Sierra Madre Villa station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sierra Madre Villa station near Arcadia in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Arcadia by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Arcadia in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Union Station to get to Arcadia?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Pomona Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Union Station and Arcadia?

    Get off the light rail at the Sierra Madre Villa stop, which is closest to Arcadia in Los Angeles.

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