How to get from Mariposa Station to Downtown by bus and subway?

From Mariposa Station to Downtown by bus and subway

To get from Mariposa Station to Downtown in Los Angeles, take the K LINE subway 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 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Mariposa Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

77min$1.75
Subway - K LINE
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Mariposa Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Mariposa Station
  • 2
    Subway - K LINE
    Wait for subway
    K LINE
    Expo / Crenshaw Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway 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 subway via K LINE, E LINE and 74

To get from Mariposa Station to Downtown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the K LINE subway from Mariposa Station station to Expo / Crenshaw - K Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the 74 bus from 1st / Alameda station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Mariposa Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

69min$1.75
Subway - K LINE
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 7474
Leaves from Mariposa Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Mariposa Station
  • 2
    Subway - K LINE
    Wait for subway
    K LINE
    Expo / Crenshaw Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Expo / Crenshaw - K Line
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Alameda
    ID 9685
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Garvey / Atlantic
  • 9
    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
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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 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mariposa Station to Downtown 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 Mariposa Station to Downtown

To check the bus and subway schedule from Mariposa Station to Downtown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Mariposa Station) and destination (Downtown), 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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Alternative route from Mariposa Station to Downtown by bus and subway via K LINE, E LINE and 74

To get from Mariposa Station to Downtown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the K LINE subway from Mariposa Station station to Expo / Crenshaw - K Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the 74 bus from 1st / Alameda station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Mariposa Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Downtown on the Moovit app.

69min$1.75
Subway - K LINE
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 7474
Leaves from Mariposa Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Mariposa Station
  • 2
    Subway - K LINE
    Wait for subway
    K LINE
    Expo / Crenshaw Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Expo / Crenshaw - K Line
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Expo / Crenshaw - E Line
    ID 80128S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Alameda
    ID 9685
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Garvey / Atlantic
  • 9
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Subway line K LINE, Bus line 40.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Subway line K LINE, Subway line E LINE, Bus line 74.

  • Is there a direct subway between Mariposa Station and Downtown?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Mariposa Station to Downtown?

    The K LINE subway line goes from Expo / Crenshaw Station 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 subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Mariposa Station in El Segundo and Downtown in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Mariposa Station to Downtown costs $1.75.

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