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How to get from Anaheim to Carson by bus and train?

From Anaheim to Carson by bus and train

To get from Anaheim to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the OC LINE train from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus and finally take the 205 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Del Amo / Alvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

136min$8.75
Walk to train stationTrain - OC LINE
OC LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Bus - 205205
Walk to Carson
Leaves from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #607| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17474
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Anaheim to Carson by bus, light rail and train

To get from Anaheim to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the OC LINE train from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 1 bus from Del Amo Station Bay 4 station to Del Amo / Alvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

154min$9.25
Walk to train stationTrain - OC LINE
OC LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Carson
Leaves from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #607| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    44 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Del Amo Station
    ID 80109S
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 4
    ID 4131
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 West Del Amo Blvd to Csudh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17475
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Anaheim to Carson

The distance between Anaheim, Los Angeles and Carson, Los Angeles is approximately 52.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Anaheim to Carson by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Anaheim

Anaheim is located at Anaheim, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is State College-Katella.

Train stations close to Anaheim:

  • Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
  • Orange Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Anaheim:

  • State College-Katella
  • Katella + State College
  • Katella-State College

Public transit stations close to Carson, Los Angeles

Carson is located at Carson, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Wilmington / Del Amo.

Bus stations close to Carson:

  • Wilmington / Del Amo
  • Del Amo & Wilmington NW
  • Del Amo / Wilmington

From Anaheim to Carson by bus, light rail and train

To get from Anaheim to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the OC LINE train from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 1 bus from Del Amo Station Bay 4 station to Del Amo / Alvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

154min$9.25
Walk to train stationTrain - OC LINE
OC LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 11
Walk to Carson
Leaves from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - OC LINE
    Wait for train
    OC LINE
    #607| L.A. Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    44 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Del Amo Station
    ID 80109S
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 4
    ID 4131
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 West Del Amo Blvd to Csudh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17475
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Anaheim to Carson?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Train line OC LINE, Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Bus line 205.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Anaheim to Carson?

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Train line OC LINE, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Anaheim and Carson in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Anaheim to Carson in Los Angeles?

    The OC LINE train line goes from Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station near Anaheim to #607| L.A. Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #607| L.A. Union Station station near Carson in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Anaheim to Carson in Los Angeles by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Anaheim and Carson in Los Angeles by train and bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Anaheim to get to Carson in Los Angeles?

    Get on the OC LINE train from the Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station near Anaheim in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Anaheim and Carson in Los Angeles?

    Get off the train at the #607| L.A. Union Station stop, which is closest to Carson in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the train fare from Anaheim to Carson?

    The ride from Anaheim to Carson costs $8.75.