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How to get from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La by bus?

By bus

To get from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La in Los Angeles, take the 251 bus from Soto / 8th station to Daly / Broadway station. Next, take the 45 bus from Broadway / Daly station to Spring / Cesar E Chavez station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

47min$1.75
Bus - 251251
Bus - 4545
Walk to Downtown, La
Leaves from Soto / 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Soto / 8th
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Daly / Broadway
    ID 142071
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / Daly
    ID 11905
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring / Cesar E Chavez
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown, La
    Walk to
    Downtown, La
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 251 and 81

To get from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La in Los Angeles, take the 251 bus from Soto / 8th station to Figueroa / Avenue 26 station. Next, take the 81 bus from Figueroa / Avenue 26 station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

46min$1.75
Bus - 251251
Bus - 8181
Walk to Downtown, La
Leaves from Soto / 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Soto / 8th
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Avenue 26
    ID 15866
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / Avenue 26
    ID 3534
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Downtown LA - Main - Venice
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 12101
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown, La
    Walk to
    Downtown, La
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La

The distance between Soto / 8th, Los Angeles and Downtown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 6.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La 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 Soto / 8th

Soto / 8th is located at Soto / 8th, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Olympic / Boyle.

Bus stations close to Soto / 8th:

  • Olympic / Boyle
  • Olympic / Soto
  • Soto / Olympic

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 Cesar E Chavez / Alameda.

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:

  • Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
  • Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
  • Main St & Cesar E Chavez Ave

Alternative route by bus via 251 and 81

To get from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La in Los Angeles, take the 251 bus from Soto / 8th station to Figueroa / Avenue 26 station. Next, take the 81 bus from Figueroa / Avenue 26 station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

46min$1.75
Bus - 251251
Bus - 8181
Walk to Downtown, La
Leaves from Soto / 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Soto / 8th
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Avenue 26
    ID 15866
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / Avenue 26
    ID 3534
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Downtown LA - Main - Venice
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 12101
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Downtown, La
    Walk to
    Downtown, La
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 45.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct bus between Soto / 8th and Downtown, La?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La?

    The 251 bus line goes from Eagle Rock Plaza station near Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights, La to Daly / Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown, La station near Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La by bus?

    The total travel time between Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights, La and Downtown, La in Los Angeles by bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Soto / 8th to get to Downtown, La?

    Get on the 251 bus from the Eagle Rock Plaza stop near Soto / 8th in Boyle Heights, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Soto / 8th and Downtown, La?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown, La stop, which is closest to Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La?

    The ride from Soto / 8th to Downtown, La costs $1.75.

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