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

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

To get from Downtown, La to Laguna Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to 5th Street Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the 1 bus from 7th-Channel station to Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $4.25.

212min$4.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 9191
Bus - 11
Walk to Laguna Beach
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
    5th Street Station
    ID 80154S
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th St Station
    ID 3742
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    91 7th - Bellflower to Alondra
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th & Channel SE
    ID 0520
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th-Channel
    ID 4022
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast-Ocean (Main Beach)
    ID 8584
    94 min
  • 10
    Walk to Laguna Beach
    Walk to
    Laguna Beach
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown, La to Laguna Beach by bus and light rail via A LINE, 171 and 1

To get from Downtown, La to Laguna Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Pacific Coast Hwy Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 171 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Pacific Coast-Studebaker station to Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $4.25.

228min$4.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Bus - 11
Walk to Laguna Beach
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
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & L.B. Blvd. SE
    ID 1662
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 PCH to Seal Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    PCH & Studebaker SW
    ID 4078
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Studebaker
    ID 4086
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast-Ocean (Main Beach)
    ID 8584
    88 min
  • 10
    Walk to Laguna Beach
    Walk to
    Laguna Beach
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown, La to Laguna Beach

The distance between Downtown, La, Los Angeles and Laguna Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 56.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown, La to Laguna 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 Laguna Beach, Los Angeles

Laguna Beach is located at Laguna Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Cliff/Coast (Art Museum).

Bus stations close to Laguna Beach:

  • Cliff/Coast (Art Museum)
  • Coast-Jasmine
  • Broadway/Pch - Food Village

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downtown, La to Laguna Beach by bus and light rail via A LINE, 171 and 1

To get from Downtown, La to Laguna Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Pacific Coast Hwy Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 171 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Pacific Coast-Studebaker station to Coast-Ocean (Main Beach) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $4.25.

228min$4.25
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 171171
Bus - 11
Walk to Laguna Beach
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
    Pacific Coast Hwy Station
    ID 80106S
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    PCH & L.B. Blvd. SE
    ID 1662
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 PCH to Seal Beach
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    PCH & Studebaker SW
    ID 4078
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast-Studebaker
    ID 4086
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    San Clemente - Camino Real and Santa Margarita
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast-Ocean (Main Beach)
    ID 8584
    88 min
  • 10
    Walk to Laguna Beach
    Walk to
    Laguna Beach
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 91, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 171, Bus line 1.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown, La to Laguna 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 2 bus lines till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Laguna Beach in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Downtown, La and Laguna Beach in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 3 hr 32 min.

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

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Downtown, La to Laguna Beach?

    The ride from Downtown, La to Laguna Beach costs $4.25.