How to get from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach by bus?

From Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach by bus

To get from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 40 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station to Patsaouras Transit Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX bus and finally take the 8 bus from Sepulveda / Century station to Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

70min$12.50
Bus - 4040
Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
Bus - 88
Leaves from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Downtown, La
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Patsaouras Transit Plaza
    ID 30000
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Flyaway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
    Wait for bus
    FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
    Union Station to LAX
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level Flyaway Stop
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda / Century
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Hawthorne/Pch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Aviation Blvd. &amp; 33rd St.
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St.
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach by bus via FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN &lt;-&gt; LAX and 8

To get from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles, take the FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX bus from Union Station Flyaway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza station to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level Flyaway Stop station. Next, take the 8 bus from Sepulveda / Century station to Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

72min$10.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
Bus - 88
Leaves from Union Station Flyaway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Flyaway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
    Wait for bus
    FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
    Union Station to LAX
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level Flyaway Stop
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda / Century
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Hawthorne/Pch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Aviation Blvd. &amp; 33rd St.
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St.
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach

The distance between Downtown, La, Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 25.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach by bus, 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 Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles

Manhattan Beach is located at Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Douglas / Rosecrans.

Bus stations close to Manhattan Beach:

  • Douglas / Rosecrans
  • Rosecrans / Isis
  • Rosecrans / Aviation

Related Routes

Alternative route from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach by bus via FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN &lt;-&gt; LAX and 8

To get from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles, take the FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX bus from Union Station Flyaway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza station to LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level Flyaway Stop station. Next, take the 8 bus from Sepulveda / Century station to Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

72min$10.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
Bus - 88
Leaves from Union Station Flyaway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Flyaway - 800 N Alameda St at Union Station / Patsaurus Plaza
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAXFLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
    Wait for bus
    FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX
    Union Station to LAX
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LAX Terminal 1 Upper Level Flyaway Stop
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sepulveda / Century
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Hawthorne/Pch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Aviation Blvd. &amp; 33rd St.
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St.
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line FLYAWAY | UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN <-> LAX, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown, La and Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles?

    The 40 bus line goes from Downtown LA - Union Station station near Downtown, La to Patsaouras Transit Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Patsaouras Transit Plaza station near Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Downtown, La and Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 40 bus from the Downtown LA - Union Station stop near Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown, La and Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Patsaouras Transit Plaza stop, which is closest to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach?

    The ride from Downtown, La to Manhattan Beach costs $12.50.