How to get from Union Station to East Los Angeles by bus?

From Union Station to East Los Angeles by bus

To get from Union Station to East Los Angeles in Los Angeles, take the DASH D bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station station to Main St & 9th St station. Next, take the 66 bus from 9th / Main station to Olympic / Hendricks station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $0.50.

64min$0.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASH DDASH D
Bus - 6666
Walk to East Los Angeles
Leaves from Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
    ID 10421
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASH DDASH D
    Wait for bus
    DASH D
    Dash D / South Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St & 9th St
    ID 10436
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th / Main
    ID 1247
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Montebello Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 1600
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Los Angeles
    Walk to
    East Los Angeles
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union Station to East Los Angeles by bus and light rail

To get from Union Station to East Los Angeles in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus from 3rd & Mcdonnell WB station to Olympic / Hendricks station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

51min$2.00
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
Walk to East Los Angeles
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    4 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Maravilla Station
    ID 80403S
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd & Mcdonnell WB
    ID 4074
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Wait for bus
    WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 1600
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Los Angeles
    Walk to
    East Los Angeles
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to East Los Angeles

The distance between Union Station, Los Angeles and East Los Angeles, Los Angeles is approximately 10.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to East Los Angeles 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 Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
  • Union Station/Transit Plaza - Bay 2
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

Public transit stations close to East Los Angeles, Los Angeles

East Los Angeles is located at East Los Angeles, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ferguson Dr & Hendricks Ave (EB).

Train stations close to East Los Angeles:

  • Commerce Metrolink Station
  • Montebello/Commerce

Bus stations close to East Los Angeles:

  • Ferguson Dr & Hendricks Ave (EB)
  • Ferguson Dr & Hendricks Ave (WB)
  • Olympic / Hendricks

Related Routes

From Union Station to East Los Angeles by bus and light rail

To get from Union Station to East Los Angeles in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus from 3rd & Mcdonnell WB station to Olympic / Hendricks station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

51min$2.00
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
Walk to East Los Angeles
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    4 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Maravilla Station
    ID 80403S
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd & Mcdonnell WB
    ID 4074
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Wait for bus
    WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 1600
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Los Angeles
    Walk to
    East Los Angeles
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to East Los Angeles?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line DASH D, Bus line 66.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to East Los Angeles?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line E LINE, Bus line WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Station and East Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Station to East Los Angeles?

    The DASH D bus line goes from Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station station near Union Station in Downtown, La to Dash D / South Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dash D / South Park station near East Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to East Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown, La and East Los Angeles in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Station to get to East Los Angeles?

    Get on the DASH D bus from the Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station stop near Union Station in Downtown, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Station and East Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Dash D / South Park stop, which is closest to East Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Station to East Los Angeles?

    The ride from Union Station to East Los Angeles costs $0.50.

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