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

Downtown to Manhattan Beach Pier - Bus Schedule

The 40 bus from Downtown to Manhattan Beach Pier runs from 4:29 AM to 11:02 PM, with departures every 10-35 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Downtown to Manhattan Beach Pier by bus and subway

To get from Downtown to Manhattan Beach Pier you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 40 bus from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station to Crenshaw / Martin Luther King Jr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the K LINE subway and finally take the 109 bus from Lax/Metro Transit Center station to Highland Ave. / Marine Ave. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Manhattan Beach Pier on the Moovit app.

126min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Subway - K LINE
Bus - 109109
Walk to Manhattan Beach Pier
Leaves from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 655
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Redondo Beach Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crenshaw / Martin Luther King Jr
    ID 9408
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Martin Luther King Jr Station
    ID 80708
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - K LINE
    Wait for subway
    K LINE
    Redondo Beach Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lax/Metro Transit Center
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 109109
    Wait for bus
    109
    Southbound
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Ave. / Marine Ave.
    ID 239
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan Beach Pier
    Walk to
    Manhattan Beach Pier
    The Strand
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown to Manhattan Beach Pier

The distance between Downtown and Manhattan Beach Pier is approximately 25.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown to Manhattan Beach Pier by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan Beach – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Downtown to Manhattan Beach Pier

To check the bus and subway schedule from Downtown to Manhattan Beach Pier using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown) and destination (Manhattan Beach Pier), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 40, Subway line K LINE, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown and Manhattan Beach Pier?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown to Manhattan Beach Pier?

    The 40 bus line goes from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station near Downtown in Los Angeles to Crenshaw / Martin Luther King Jr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Crenshaw / Martin Luther King Jr station near Manhattan Beach Pier.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown and Manhattan Beach Pier by bus and subway is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown to get to Manhattan Beach Pier?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Alameda / Cesar E Chavez stop near Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown and Manhattan Beach Pier?

    Get off the bus at the Crenshaw / Martin Luther King Jr stop, which is closest to Manhattan Beach Pier.

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

    The ride from Downtown to Manhattan Beach Pier costs $1.75.

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