How to get from Union Station to Manhattan Beach by bus and subway?

From Union Station to Manhattan Beach by bus and subway

To get from Union Station to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the A LINE subway from Union Station station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks 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 18 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan Beach on the Moovit app.

78min$1.75
Subway - A LINE
Subway - C LINE
Bus - 88
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    36 min
  • 4
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Aviation / Imperial Station
    ID 80305S
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation/Imperial Station (Bay 8)
    ID 536065
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Aviation Bl & Hawthorne Bl to PCH
  • 8
    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

Alternative route from Union Station to Manhattan Beach by bus and subway via J , C LINE and 8

To get from Union Station to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza 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 $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan Beach on the Moovit app.

77min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - J
Subway - C LINE
Bus - 88
Leaves from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - J
    Wait for bus
    J
    950 - San Pedro - Downtown LA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    36 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 / Imperial Station
    ID 80305S
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation/Imperial Station (Bay 8)
    ID 536065
    10 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
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Manhattan Beach

The distance between Union Station, Los Angeles and Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles is approximately 23.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Union Station to Manhattan Beach

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Manhattan Beach by bus and subway via J , C LINE and 8

To get from Union Station to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza 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 $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan Beach on the Moovit app.

77min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - J
Subway - C LINE
Bus - 88
Leaves from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - J
    Wait for bus
    J
    950 - San Pedro - Downtown LA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    36 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 / Imperial Station
    ID 80305S
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation/Imperial Station (Bay 8)
    ID 536065
    10 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Subway line A LINE, Subway line C LINE, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line J, Subway line C LINE, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Station and Manhattan Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Station to Manhattan Beach?

    The A LINE subway line goes from Downtown Long Beach Station station near Union Station in Downtown to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station near Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Manhattan Beach by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Union Station to get to Manhattan Beach?

    Get on the A LINE subway from the Downtown Long Beach Station station near Union Station in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Union Station and Manhattan Beach?

    Get off the subway at the Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station stop, which is closest to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Union Station to Manhattan Beach costs $1.75.

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