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How to get from Mariposa Station to Downtown by bus and light rail?

From Mariposa Station to Downtown by bus and light rail

To get from Mariposa Station to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the K LINE light rail from Mariposa Station station to Leimert Park Station station. Next, take the 40 bus from Crenshaw / 43rd station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

78min$1.75
Light Rail - K LINE
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Mariposa Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Mariposa Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - K LINE
    Wait for light rail
    K LINE
    Expo / Crenshaw Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Leimert Park Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crenshaw / 43rd
    ID 926
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 656
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mariposa Station to Downtown by bus and light rail via K LINE, E LINE and 76

To get from Mariposa Station to Downtown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the K LINE light rail from Mariposa Station station to Expo / Crenshaw - K Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 76 bus from 1st / Central station to Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

77min$1.75
Light Rail - K LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Mariposa Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Mariposa Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - K LINE
    Wait for light rail
    K LINE
    Expo / Crenshaw Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - K Line
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Central
    ID 8617
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 8675
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mariposa Station to Downtown

The distance between Mariposa Station, Los Angeles and Downtown, Los Angeles is approximately 15.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mariposa Station 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 Mariposa Station

Mariposa Station is located at Mariposa Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Nash St at Mariposa Av.

Bus stations close to Mariposa Station:

  • Nash St at Mariposa Av
  • Nash & Mariposa
  • Nash / Mariposa Station

Public transit stations close to Downtown, Los Angeles

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

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Downtown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
  • Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
  • Nth Main St

Alternative route from Mariposa Station to Downtown by bus and light rail via K LINE, E LINE and 76

To get from Mariposa Station to Downtown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the K LINE light rail from Mariposa Station station to Expo / Crenshaw - K Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 76 bus from 1st / Central station to Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

77min$1.75
Light Rail - K LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Downtown
Leaves from Mariposa Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Mariposa Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - K LINE
    Wait for light rail
    K LINE
    Expo / Crenshaw Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - K Line
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Central
    ID 8617
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    El Monte Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 8675
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Downtown
    Walk to
    Downtown
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mariposa Station to Downtown?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Light Rail line K LINE, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mariposa Station to Downtown?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Light Rail line K LINE, Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 76.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Mariposa Station and Downtown?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Mariposa Station to Downtown?

    The K LINE light rail line goes from Expo / Crenshaw Sta. station near Mariposa Station in El Segundo to Leimert Park Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leimert Park Station station near Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mariposa Station to Downtown by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Mariposa Station in El Segundo and Downtown in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Mariposa Station to get to Downtown?

    Get on the K LINE light rail from the Expo / Crenshaw Sta. station near Mariposa Station in El Segundo.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Mariposa Station and Downtown?

    Get off the light rail at the Leimert Park Station stop, which is closest to Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Mariposa Station to Downtown?

    The ride from Mariposa Station to Downtown costs $1.75.