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How to get from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo by bus?

From Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo by bus

To get from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Downey station to Olympic / Soto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251 bus and finally take the 296 bus from Ave 26 / Lacy station to Autry Museum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Olympic / Downey may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Angeles Zoo on the Moovit app.

75min$1.75
Bus - 6666
Bus - 251251
Bus - 296296
Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
Leaves from Olympic / Downey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olympic / Downey
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Soto
    ID 10161
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soto / Olympic
    ID 5568
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Avenue 26 - Figueroa
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ave 26 / Lacy
    ID 300
    25 min
  • 7
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    Burbank Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Autry Museum
    ID 18112
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
    Walk to
    Los Angeles Zoo
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo by bus via 66, 81 and 296

To get from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Downey station to 8th-Hill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81 bus and finally take the 296 bus from Avenue 26 / Figueroa station to Autry Museum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Olympic / Downey may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Angeles Zoo on the Moovit app.

96min$1.75
Bus - 6666
Bus - 8181
Bus - 296296
Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
Leaves from Olympic / Downey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olympic / Downey
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th-Hill
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill & 8th St WB
    ID 50208
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Avenue 26
    ID 15866
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue 26 / Figueroa
    ID 2773
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    Burbank Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Autry Museum
    ID 18112
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
    Walk to
    Los Angeles Zoo
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo

The distance between Olympic / Downey, Griffith Park and Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park is approximately 14.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Griffith Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo

To check the bus schedule from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Olympic / Downey) and destination (Los Angeles Zoo), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Alternative route from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo by bus via 66, 81 and 296

To get from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Downey station to 8th-Hill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81 bus and finally take the 296 bus from Avenue 26 / Figueroa station to Autry Museum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Olympic / Downey may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Los Angeles Zoo on the Moovit app.

96min$1.75
Bus - 6666
Bus - 8181
Bus - 296296
Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
Leaves from Olympic / Downey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olympic / Downey
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th-Hill
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill & 8th St WB
    ID 50208
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Avenue 26
    ID 15866
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Avenue 26 / Figueroa
    ID 2773
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 296296
    Wait for bus
    296
    Burbank Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Autry Museum
    ID 18112
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Los Angeles Zoo
    Walk to
    Los Angeles Zoo
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 251, Bus line 296.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 81, Bus line 296.

  • Is there a direct bus between Olympic / Downey and Los Angeles Zoo?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo?

    The 66 bus line goes from Wilshire / Western Station station near Olympic / Downey in East Los Angeles to Olympic / Soto station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Olympic / Soto station near Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo by bus?

    The total travel time between Olympic / Downey in East Los Angeles and Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Olympic / Downey to get to Los Angeles Zoo?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Wilshire / Western Station stop near Olympic / Downey in East Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Olympic / Downey and Los Angeles Zoo?

    Get off the bus at the Olympic / Soto stop, which is closest to Los Angeles Zoo in Griffith Park.

  • How much is the bus fare from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo?

    The ride from Olympic / Downey to Los Angeles Zoo costs $1.75.