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How to get from Duarte to Downtown by bus and light rail?

From Duarte to Downtown by bus and light rail

To get from Duarte to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the 861 bus from Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park station to Highland Ave and Fasana Rd S station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Duarte / City of Hope station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 861861
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park
    ID 3644
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 861861
    Wait for bus
    861
    Duarte Green
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Ave and Fasana Rd S
    ID 3656
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Duarte / City of Hope
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Duarte to Downtown by bus and light rail via 187 and A LINE

To get from Duarte to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E station to Azusa Intermodal Transit Center station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Azusa Downtown station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E
    ID 1785
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Azusa Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 177
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Azusa Downtown
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Duarte to Downtown

The distance between Duarte, Los Angeles and Downtown, Los Angeles is approximately 23.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Duarte to Downtown 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 Duarte

Duarte is located at Duarte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park.

Bus stations close to Duarte:

  • Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park
  • Encanto Pkwy and Hacienda Dr
  • Royal Oaks Dr and Greenbank Ave

Public transit stations close to Downtown, Los Angeles

Downtown is located at Downtown, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alameda / Los Angeles.

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Downtown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Alameda / Los Angeles
  • Alameda St & Los Angeles St
  • Alameda St at Los Angeles St

Alternative route from Duarte to Downtown by bus and light rail via 187 and A LINE

To get from Duarte to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E station to Azusa Intermodal Transit Center station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Azusa Downtown station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E
    ID 1785
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Azusa Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 177
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Azusa Downtown
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Duarte to Downtown?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 861, Light Rail line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Duarte to Downtown?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 187, Light Rail line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Duarte and Downtown in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Duarte to Downtown in Los Angeles?

    The 861 bus line goes from Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park station near Duarte to Duarte Green station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Duarte Green station near Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Duarte to Downtown in Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Duarte and Downtown in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Duarte to get to Downtown in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 861 bus from the Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park stop near Duarte in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Duarte and Downtown in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Duarte Green station, which is closest to Downtown in Los Angeles.