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How to get from South Gate to Duarte by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from South Gate to Duarte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK bus from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl station to Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 861 bus from Duarte Rd and Hope Dr E station to Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $0.75.

120min$0.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARKTHE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 861861
Walk to Duarte
Leaves from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl
    ID 140843
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARKTHE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
    Wait for bus
    THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line
    ID 9942
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Florence Station
    ID 80115S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Duarte / City of Hope
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duarte Rd and Hope Dr E
    ID 1161
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 861861
    Wait for bus
    861
    Duarte Green
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park
    ID 3644
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Duarte
    Walk to
    Duarte
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK, A LINE and 187

To get from South Gate to Duarte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK bus from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl station to Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and First Ave E station to Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $0.75.

141min$0.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARKTHE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
Walk to Duarte
Leaves from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl
    ID 140843
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARKTHE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
    Wait for bus
    THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line
    ID 9942
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Florence Station
    ID 80115S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Arcadia
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and First Ave E
    ID 1753
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E
    ID 1785
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Duarte
    Walk to
    Duarte
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Gate to Duarte

The distance between South Gate, Los Angeles and Duarte, Los Angeles is approximately 34.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Gate to Duarte 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 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 Duarte, Los Angeles

Duarte is located at Duarte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park.

Bus stations close to Duarte:

  • Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park
  • Encanto Pkwy and Hacienda Dr
  • Royal Oaks Dr and Greenbank Ave

Alternative route by bus and light rail via THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK, A LINE and 187

To get from South Gate to Duarte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK bus from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl station to Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and First Ave E station to Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $0.75.

141min$0.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARKTHE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
Walk to Duarte
Leaves from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl
    ID 140843
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARKTHE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
    Wait for bus
    THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line
    ID 9942
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Florence Station
    ID 80115S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Arcadia
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and First Ave E
    ID 1753
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd E
    ID 1785
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Duarte
    Walk to
    Duarte
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 861.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 187.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

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

    The THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK bus line goes from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl station near South Gate to Loop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Loop station near Duarte in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from South Gate to Duarte in Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between South Gate and Duarte in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK bus from the Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl stop near South Gate in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Loop stop, which is closest to Duarte in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from South Gate to Duarte?

    The ride from South Gate to Duarte costs $0.75.

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