How to get from Union Station to Carson by bus and subway?

From Union Station to Carson by bus and subway

To get from Union Station to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the D LINE subway from Union Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center 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 57 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

57min$1.75
Subway - D LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Bus - 205205
Walk to Carson
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / Western Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 7th
    ID 3674
    20 yd • 1 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
    26 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

Alternative route from Union Station to Carson by bus and subway via B LINE, METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 and 205

To get from Union Station to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center 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 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

63min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Bus - 205205
Walk to Carson
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 7th
    ID 3674
    20 yd • 1 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
    26 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
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Carson

The distance between Union Station, Los Angeles and Carson, Los Angeles is approximately 19.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Carson by bus and subway, 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 Carson, Los Angeles

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

Bus stations close to Carson:

  • Del Amo & Wilmington SW
  • Del Amo / Tajauta
  • Del Amo / Central

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Carson by bus and subway via B LINE, METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 and 205

To get from Union Station to Carson in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the B LINE subway from Union Station station to 7th Street / Metro Center 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 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

63min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Bus - 205205
Walk to Carson
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 7th
    ID 3674
    20 yd • 1 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
    26 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Bus line 205.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Bus line 205.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Station and Carson?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Station to Carson?

    The D LINE subway line goes from Wilshire / Western Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 7th Street / Metro Center Station station near Carson in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Carson by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Carson in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Union Station to get to Carson?

    Get on the D LINE subway from the Wilshire / Western Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Union Station and Carson?

    Get off the subway at the 7th Street / Metro Center Station stop, which is closest to Carson in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the subway fare from Union Station to Carson?

    The ride from Union Station to Carson costs $1.75.

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