How to get from Downtown, La to East Whittier by bus and light rail?

From Downtown, La to East Whittier by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown, La to East Whittier in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station. Next, take the 120 bus from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West station to Santa Gertrudes / Leffingwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

138min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 120120
Walk to East Whittier
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 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
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Whittwood Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Gertrudes / Leffingwell
    ID 5966
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Whittier
    Walk to
    East Whittier
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown, La to East Whittier by bus

To get from Downtown, La to East Whittier in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station to Grand / 5th station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the 120 bus from Norwalk Station station to Santa Gertrudes / Leffingwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

113min$1.75
Bus - 7070
Bus - 460460
Bus - 120120
Walk to East Whittier
Leaves from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Downtown, La
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / 5th
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Disneyland
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwalk Station
    41 min
  • 6
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Whittwood Town Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Gertrudes / Leffingwell
    ID 5966
    34 min
  • 8
    Walk to East Whittier
    Walk to
    East Whittier
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown, La to East Whittier

The distance between Downtown, La, Los Angeles and East Whittier, Los Angeles is approximately 31.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown, La to East Whittier 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 Downtown, La

Downtown, La is located at Downtown, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alameda / Cesar E Chavez.

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

Public transit stations close to East Whittier, Los Angeles

East Whittier is located at East Whittier, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 1st Ave & Amber Valley Dr.

Bus stations close to East Whittier:

  • 1st Ave & Amber Valley Dr
  • Santa Gertrudes Ave & Ocean Dr
  • Santa Gertrudes / Leffingwell

Related Routes

From Downtown, La to East Whittier by bus

To get from Downtown, La to East Whittier in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station to Grand / 5th station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the 120 bus from Norwalk Station station to Santa Gertrudes / Leffingwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

113min$1.75
Bus - 7070
Bus - 460460
Bus - 120120
Walk to East Whittier
Leaves from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Downtown, La
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / 5th
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Disneyland
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwalk Station
    41 min
  • 6
    Bus - 120120
    Wait for bus
    120
    Whittwood Town Center
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Gertrudes / Leffingwell
    ID 5966
    34 min
  • 8
    Walk to East Whittier
    Walk to
    East Whittier
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown, La to East Whittier?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 120.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown, La to East Whittier?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 460, Bus line 120.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown, La and East Whittier in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown, La to East Whittier in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Union Station station near Downtown, La to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near East Whittier in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown, La to East Whittier in Los Angeles by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown, La and East Whittier in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown, La to get to East Whittier in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Union Station station near Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown, La and East Whittier in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. stop, which is closest to East Whittier in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Downtown, La to East Whittier?

    The ride from Downtown, La to East Whittier costs $1.75.

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