How to get from South Gate to Downtown by bus?

From South Gate to Downtown by bus

To get from South Gate to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the 60 bus from Long Beach / Palm station to 5th / Los Angeles station. Next, take the 33 bus from Main / 5th station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

58min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6060
Bus - 3333
Leaves from Long Beach / Palm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Beach / Palm
    ID 142415
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Downtown LA - Sunset - Figueroa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th / Los Angeles
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / 5th
    ID 5271
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 656
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Gate to Downtown by bus via 60 and 78

To get from South Gate to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the 60 bus from Long Beach / Palm station to Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko station. Next, take the 78 bus from Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

66min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6060
Bus - 7878
Leaves from Long Beach / Palm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Beach / Palm
    ID 142415
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Downtown LA - Sunset - Figueroa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 656
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Gate to Downtown

The distance between South Gate, Los Angeles and Downtown, Los Angeles is approximately 8.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Gate to Downtown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Gate

South Gate is located at South Gate, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Seville / Santa Ana.

Bus stations close to South Gate:

  • Seville / Santa Ana
  • Santa Ana / Seville
  • Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl

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 at Los Angeles St
  • Alameda / Cesar E Chavez

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Gate to Downtown by bus via 60 and 78

To get from South Gate to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the 60 bus from Long Beach / Palm station to Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko station. Next, take the 78 bus from Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

66min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6060
Bus - 7878
Leaves from Long Beach / Palm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Long Beach / Palm
    ID 142415
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Downtown LA - Sunset - Figueroa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olive / General Thaddeus Kosciuszko
    49 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 656
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Gate to Downtown?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line 33.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Gate to Downtown?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line 78.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The 60 bus line goes from Long Beach / Palm station near South Gate to Downtown LA - Sunset - Figueroa station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown LA - Sunset - Figueroa station near Downtown in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from South Gate to Downtown in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between South Gate and Downtown in Los Angeles by bus is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the 60 bus from the Long Beach / Palm stop near South Gate in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Sunset - Figueroa stop, which is closest to Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Gate to Downtown?

    The ride from South Gate to Downtown costs $1.75.

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