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

From Union Station to Arcadia by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Union Station to Arcadia in Arcadia: take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Arcadia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The light rail schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Arcadia on the Moovit app.

36min$1.75
Light Rail - A LINE
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 Arcadia
    Ride to light rail station
    Arcadia
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union Station to Arcadia by bus

To get from Union Station to Arcadia in Arcadia, take the 910/950 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to El Monte Station station. Next, take the 287 bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level station to Arcadia Station (A Line) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The light rail schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Arcadia on the Moovit app.

52min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 910/950
Bus - 287287
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 910/950
    Wait for bus
    910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 287287
    Wait for bus
    287
    Arcadia Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia Station (A Line)
    ID 2763
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    100 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 and Arcadia is approximately 16.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Arcadia by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arcadia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from Union Station to Arcadia

To check the light rail schedule from Union Station to Arcadia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station) and destination (Arcadia), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail schedules.

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From Union Station to Arcadia by bus

To get from Union Station to Arcadia in Arcadia, take the 910/950 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to El Monte Station station. Next, take the 287 bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level station to Arcadia Station (A Line) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The light rail schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Arcadia on the Moovit app.

52min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 910/950
Bus - 287287
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 910/950
    Wait for bus
    910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 287287
    Wait for bus
    287
    Arcadia Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia Station (A Line)
    ID 2763
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    100 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 36 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 910/950, Bus line 287.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from Union Station in Downtown to Arcadia in Arcadia in 36 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 Union Station station near Arcadia in Arcadia.

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

    The total travel time between Union Station and Arcadia by light rail is about 36 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 Union Station station, which is closest to Arcadia.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Union Station to Arcadia?

    The ride from Union Station to Arcadia costs $1.75.

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