How to get from Downtown to El Segundo by bus and subway?

From Downtown to El Segundo by bus and subway

To get from Downtown to El Segundo in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the METRO J bus from Arcadia and Los Angeles St W station to Harbor Freeway Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE subway and finally take the 8 bus from Aviation/Imperial Station (Bay 8) station to Nash St at Grand Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.15. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to El Segundo on the Moovit app.

75min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J
Subway - C LINE
Bus - 88
Walk to El Segundo
Leaves from Arcadia and Los Angeles St W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Aviation / LAX Station
    ID 80305S
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation/Imperial Station (Bay 8)
    ID 536065
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Aviation Bl & Hawthorne Bl to PCH
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nash St at Grand Av
    ID 524201
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to El Segundo
    Walk to
    El Segundo
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown to El Segundo by bus and subway via 40 and K LINE

To get from Downtown to El Segundo in Los Angeles, take the 40 bus from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station to Crenshaw / Martin Luther King Jr station. Next, take the K LINE subway from Martin Luther King Jr Station station to Mariposa Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to El Segundo on the Moovit app.

89min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Subway - K LINE
Walk to El Segundo
Leaves from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 655
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crenshaw / Martin Luther King Jr
    ID 9408
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Martin Luther King Jr Station
    ID 80708
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - K LINE
    Wait for subway
    K LINE
    Redondo Beach Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Mariposa Station
    ID 80304S
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to El Segundo
    Walk to
    El Segundo
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown to El Segundo

The distance between Downtown, Los Angeles and El Segundo, Los Angeles is approximately 18.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown to El Segundo by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Downtown to El Segundo

To check the bus and subway schedule from Downtown to El Segundo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown) and destination (El Segundo), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Alternative route from Downtown to El Segundo by bus and subway via 40 and K LINE

To get from Downtown to El Segundo in Los Angeles, take the 40 bus from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station to Crenshaw / Martin Luther King Jr station. Next, take the K LINE subway from Martin Luther King Jr Station station to Mariposa Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to El Segundo on the Moovit app.

89min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Subway - K LINE
Walk to El Segundo
Leaves from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 655
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crenshaw / Martin Luther King Jr
    ID 9408
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Martin Luther King Jr Station
    ID 80708
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - K LINE
    Wait for subway
    K LINE
    Redondo Beach Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Mariposa Station
    ID 80304S
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to El Segundo
    Walk to
    El Segundo
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown to El Segundo?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line METRO J, Subway line C LINE, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown to El Segundo?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 40, Subway line K LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown and El Segundo in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown to El Segundo in Los Angeles?

    The METRO J bus line goes from Arcadia and Los Angeles St W station near Downtown to San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line station near El Segundo in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown to El Segundo in Los Angeles by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Downtown and El Segundo in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown to get to El Segundo in Los Angeles?

    Get on the METRO J bus from the Arcadia and Los Angeles St W stop near Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown and El Segundo in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line stop, which is closest to El Segundo in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first bus from Downtown to El Segundo in Los Angeles?

    The first bus from Downtown to El Segundo in Los Angeles is Downtown LA/El Segundo. It leaves the Gateway Plaza & Union Station stop at 1:30 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Downtown to El Segundo?

    The ride from Downtown to El Segundo costs $2.15.

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