How to get from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach by bus and light rail?

From Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach 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 Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the 232 bus from Nash / Mariposa Station station to Pacific Coast Highway / 16th station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

85min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - 232232
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
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mariposa Station
    ID 80304S
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nash / Mariposa Station
    ID 146
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    Downtown Long Beach
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pacific Coast Highway / 16th
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / 16th
    ID 13000077
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach by bus

To get from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Arcadia and Los Angeles St W station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, take the 13 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 4) station to Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

89min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Bus - 1313
Walk to Hermosa Beach
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
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 4)
    ID 167004
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Redondo Beach via Artesia Bl
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St
    ID 13000077
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hermosa Beach
    Walk to
    Hermosa Beach
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach

The distance between Downtown, La, Los Angeles and Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 25.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles

Hermosa Beach is located at Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Coast Highway / 21st.

Bus stations close to Hermosa Beach:

  • Pacific Coast Highway / 21st
  • Pacific Coast Hwy at 21st St
  • Pier Av at Manhattan Av

Related Routes

From Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach by bus

To get from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Arcadia and Los Angeles St W station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, take the 13 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 4) station to Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

89min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Bus - 1313
Walk to Hermosa Beach
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
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 4)
    ID 167004
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Redondo Beach via Artesia Bl
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St
    ID 13000077
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Hermosa Beach
    Walk to
    Hermosa Beach
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line C LINE, Bus line 232.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line 13.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach 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 light rail line and one bus line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Downtown, La and Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach?

    The ride from Downtown, La to Hermosa Beach costs $1.75.