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

From Union Station to Manhattan Beach by bus and light rail

To get from Union Station to Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the 8 bus from Aviation/Imperial Station (Bay 8) station to Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

79min$2.15
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - 88
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Union Station
  • 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
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    36 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Ctr.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Aviation / LAX Station
    ID 80305S
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aviation/Imperial Station (Bay 8)
    ID 536065
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Aviation Bl & Hawthorne Bl to PCH
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St.
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St.
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Station to Manhattan Beach by bus and light rail via METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, 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 light rail line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Harbor Freeway Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the 8 bus from Aviation/Imperial Station (Bay 8) station to Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

78min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - 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 - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Ctr.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail 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 Blvd. & 33rd St.
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Blvd. & 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 23.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Manhattan 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 Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station
  • Union Station/Transit Plaza - Bay 2
  • Patsaouras Transit Plaza - Bay 3

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 Aviation Blvd. & Rosecrans Ave..

Bus stations close to Manhattan Beach:

  • Aviation Blvd. & Rosecrans Ave.
  • Marine Ave & Aviation Blvd (Eastbound)
  • Aviation Bl at Marine Av

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Manhattan Beach by bus and light rail via METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, 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 light rail line: take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Harbor Freeway Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the 8 bus from Aviation/Imperial Station (Bay 8) station to Aviation Blvd. & 33rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.15.

78min$2.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - 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 - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    San Pedro - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    LAX / Metro Transit Ctr.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail 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 Blvd. & 33rd St.
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation Blvd. & 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 79 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line 8.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line 8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Union Station to Manhattan Beach?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail 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 light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Downtown and Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Union Station in Downtown.

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

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

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

    The ride from Union Station to Manhattan Beach costs $2.15.

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