How to get from Downtown to Manhattan Beach by bus and subway?

From Downtown to Manhattan Beach by bus and subway

To get from Downtown to Manhattan Beach 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 Aviation Bl at 33rd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

77min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J
Subway - C LINE
Bus - 88
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
    510 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 Aviation Bl at 33rd St
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Bl at 33rd St
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown to Manhattan Beach by bus

To get from Downtown to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles, take the 4X bus from Alameda St at Los Angeles St station to Rosecrans Southbound station. Next, take the 125 bus from Rosecrans / Harbor Fwy station to Rosecrans / Aviation station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

77min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4X4X
Bus - 125125
Walk to Manhattan Beach
Leaves from Alameda St at Los Angeles St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda St at Los Angeles St
    ID 764173
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4X4X
    Wait for bus
    4X
    Torrance
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosecrans Southbound
    ID 10846
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosecrans / Harbor Fwy
    ID 17354
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Plaza El Segundo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosecrans / Aviation
    ID 17297
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan Beach
    Walk to
    Manhattan Beach
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown to Manhattan Beach

The distance between Downtown, Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 20.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown to Manhattan Beach by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Downtown to Manhattan Beach by bus

To get from Downtown to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles, take the 4X bus from Alameda St at Los Angeles St station to Rosecrans Southbound station. Next, take the 125 bus from Rosecrans / Harbor Fwy station to Rosecrans / Aviation station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

77min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4X4X
Bus - 125125
Walk to Manhattan Beach
Leaves from Alameda St at Los Angeles St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda St at Los Angeles St
    ID 764173
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4X4X
    Wait for bus
    4X
    Torrance
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosecrans Southbound
    ID 10846
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosecrans / Harbor Fwy
    ID 17354
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Plaza El Segundo
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosecrans / Aviation
    ID 17297
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan Beach
    Walk to
    Manhattan Beach
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown to Manhattan Beach?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line METRO J, Subway line C LINE, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown to Manhattan Beach?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 4X, Bus line 125.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown and Manhattan Beach 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 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown to Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown and Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown to get to Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Downtown to Manhattan Beach?

    The ride from Downtown to Manhattan Beach costs $2.15.

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