How to get from Downtown to Sunset Boulevard by bus and subway?

From Downtown to Sunset Boulevard by bus and subway

To get from Downtown to Sunset Boulevard in Westwood, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the D LINE subway from Union Station station to Wilshire / Fairfax Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 720 bus and finally take the 761 bus from Westwood NB & Lindbrook Ns station to Hilgard / Charing Cross station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 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 Sunset Boulevard on the Moovit app.

66min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 720720
Bus - 761761
Walk to Sunset Boulevard
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Wilshire / La Cienega Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wilshire / Fairfax Station
    ID 80230
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilshire / Fairfax
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Westwood (Rapid)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westwood SB & Wilshire FS
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westwood NB & Lindbrook Ns
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Sylmar Metrolink Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hilgard / Charing Cross
    ID 2441
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sunset Boulevard
    Walk to
    Sunset Boulevard
    Sunset Blvd & Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    90 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown to Sunset Boulevard

The distance between Downtown, Westwood and Sunset Boulevard, Westwood is approximately 15.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown to Sunset Boulevard by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Westwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Downtown to Sunset Boulevard

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Subway line D LINE, Bus line 720, Bus line 761.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown and Sunset Boulevard?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown to Sunset Boulevard?

    The D LINE subway line goes from Union Station near Downtown in Los Angeles to Wilshire / Fairfax Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Wilshire / Fairfax Station near Sunset Boulevard in Westwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown to Sunset Boulevard by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown in Los Angeles and Sunset Boulevard in Westwood by subway and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downtown to get to Sunset Boulevard?

    Get on the D LINE subway from the Union Station near Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downtown and Sunset Boulevard?

    Get off the subway at the Wilshire / Fairfax Station, which is closest to Sunset Boulevard in Westwood.

  • How much is the subway fare from Downtown to Sunset Boulevard?

    The ride from Downtown to Sunset Boulevard costs $1.75.

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