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How to get from La Mirada to Carson by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from La Mirada to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 4 bus from Imperial Highway and Beach Boulevard- N/ station to C Line Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the 205 bus from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West station to Del Amo / Alvo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

123min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - 205205
Leaves from Imperial Highway and Beach Boulevard- N/

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial Highway and Beach Boulevard- N/
    ID 1108
    0.88 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    C Line Sta via Metro Link Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Line Station
    ID 1095
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Norwalk Station
    ID 80314S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    San Pedro - Harbor Bl & 6th St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Del Amo / Alvo
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17475
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from La Mirada to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 29 bus from Beach-Hillsborough station to Beach-Orangethorpe station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus and finally take the 192 bus from Gridley & 187th SW station to Santa Fe & Del Amo SW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $3.25.

134min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Bus - 3030
Bus - 192192
Walk to Carson
Leaves from Beach-Hillsborough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach-Hillsborough
    ID 4423
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Huntington Beach - PCH and 1st
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach-Orangethorpe
    ID 0780
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orangethorpe-Beach
    ID 0891
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Cerritos Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gridley / 187th
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gridley & 187th SW
    ID 1916
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    192 Santa Fe to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Fe & Del Amo SW
    ID 1598
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    1.56 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from La Mirada to Carson

The distance between La Mirada, Los Angeles and Carson, Los Angeles is approximately 25.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Mirada to Carson 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 La Mirada

La Mirada is located at La Mirada, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Beach-Hillsborough.

Train stations close to La Mirada:

  • Buena Park Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to La Mirada:

  • Beach-Hillsborough
  • Beach-1501 Hillsborough
  • Beach-Hawks Pointe

Public transit stations close to Carson, Los Angeles

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

Bus stations close to Carson:

  • Del Amo / Alvo
  • Del Amo & Alvo SE
  • Wilmington / Dimondale

By bus

To get from La Mirada to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 29 bus from Beach-Hillsborough station to Beach-Orangethorpe station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus and finally take the 192 bus from Gridley & 187th SW station to Santa Fe & Del Amo SW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $3.25.

134min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2929
Bus - 3030
Bus - 192192
Walk to Carson
Leaves from Beach-Hillsborough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beach-Hillsborough
    ID 4423
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Huntington Beach - PCH and 1st
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beach-Orangethorpe
    ID 0780
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Orangethorpe-Beach
    ID 0891
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Cerritos Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gridley / 187th
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gridley & 187th SW
    ID 1916
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    192 Santa Fe to Downtown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Fe & Del Amo SW
    ID 1598
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carson
    Walk to
    Carson
    1.56 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from La Mirada to Carson?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line C LINE, Bus line 205.

  • What is the alternative route to get from La Mirada to Carson?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line 30, Bus line 192.

  • Is there a direct bus between La Mirada and Carson in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from La Mirada to Carson in Los Angeles?

    The 4 bus line goes from Imperial Highway and Beach Boulevard- N/ station near La Mirada to C Line Sta via Metro Link Sta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till C Line Sta via Metro Link Sta station near Carson in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from La Mirada to Carson in Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between La Mirada and Carson in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near La Mirada to get to Carson in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Imperial Highway and Beach Boulevard- N/ stop near La Mirada in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between La Mirada and Carson in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the C Line Sta via Metro Link Sta stop, which is closest to Carson in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from La Mirada to Carson?

    The ride from La Mirada to Carson costs $1.75.

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