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How to get from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La by bus and light rail?

From Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La by bus and light rail

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 28 bus from Hill / 2nd station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

39min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 2828
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 2nd
    ID 140789
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Cesar Chavez - Vignes
  • 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 Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La by bus and light rail via E LINE and 40

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 40 bus from Broadway / 3rd station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

41min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 3rd
    ID 13227
    160 yd • 2 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
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La

The distance between Expo / LA Brea, Los Angeles and Downtown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 8.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La 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 Expo / LA Brea

Expo / LA Brea is located at Expo / LA Brea, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Expo Line Station.

Bus stations close to Expo / LA Brea:

  • Expo Line Station
  • LA Brea / Jefferson
  • Jefferson / LA Brea

Public transit stations close to Downtown, La, Los Angeles

Downtown, La is located at Downtown, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alameda St & Los Angeles St.

Subway stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Alameda St & Los Angeles St
  • Alameda St & Main St
  • Main / Cesar E Chavez

Alternative route from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La by bus and light rail via E LINE and 40

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 40 bus from Broadway / 3rd station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

41min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 4040
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 3rd
    ID 13227
    160 yd • 2 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
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 28.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Expo / LA Brea and Downtown, La?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Atlantic Sta. station near Expo / LA Brea in West Adams, La to Historic Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Historic Broadway station near Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Expo / LA Brea in West Adams, La and Downtown, La in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Expo / LA Brea to get to Downtown, La?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Atlantic Sta. station near Expo / LA Brea in West Adams, La.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Expo / LA Brea and Downtown, La?

    Get off the light rail at the Historic Broadway stop, which is closest to Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La?

    The ride from Expo / LA Brea to Downtown, La costs $1.75.