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. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO 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 4 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Carson on the Moovit app.

64min$1.75
Subway - D LINE
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
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 / La Cienega Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 7th
    ID 3674
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    910 - Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown La
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    27 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
    50 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 19.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Union Station to Carson

To check the bus and subway schedule from Union Station to Carson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station) and destination (Carson), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO, 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 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Station to Carson?

    The D LINE subway line goes from 7th Street / Metro Center station near Union Station in Downtown to Flower / 7th station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Flower / 7th 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 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the D LINE subway from the 7th Street / Metro Center 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 Flower / 7th stop, which is closest to Carson in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first subway from Union Station to Carson?

    The first subway from Union Station in Downtown to Carson in Los Angeles is Pomona - Long Beach. It leaves the Union Station station at 9:14 PM.

  • 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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