How to get from Alhambra to Union Station by bus?

From Alhambra to Union Station by bus

Take one direct bus from Alhambra to Union Station in Downtown: take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

41min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Walk to Union Station
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Union Station
    Walk to
    Union Station
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alhambra to Union Station by bus via BLUE LINE and 487/489

To get from Alhambra to Union Station in Downtown, take the BLUE LINE bus from Garfield Ave & Main St station to Cal State LA Metrolink station. Next, take the 487/489 bus from Cal State LA Westbound station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

38min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 487/489487/489
Walk to Union Station
Leaves from Garfield Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Ave & Main St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for bus
    BLUE LINE
    Cal State Metrolink
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Metrolink
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cal State LA Westbound
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Beaudry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Station
    Walk to
    Union Station
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alhambra to Union Station

The distance between Alhambra, Downtown and Union Station, Downtown is approximately 7.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alhambra to Union Station by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Downtown – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alhambra

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Downtown and the nearest public transit station is Main / Garfield.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Main / Garfield
  • Garfield Ave & Main St
  • Main St & Garfield Ave

Public transit stations close to Union Station, Downtown

Union Station is located at Union Station, Downtown and the nearest public transit station is Cesar E Chavez / Alameda.

Subway stations close to Union Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Union Station:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
  • Vignes / Cesar E Chavez
  • Cesar E Chavez / Vignes

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alhambra to Union Station by bus via BLUE LINE and 487/489

To get from Alhambra to Union Station in Downtown, take the BLUE LINE bus from Garfield Ave & Main St station to Cal State LA Metrolink station. Next, take the 487/489 bus from Cal State LA Westbound station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

38min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 487/489487/489
Walk to Union Station
Leaves from Garfield Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Ave & Main St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for bus
    BLUE LINE
    Cal State Metrolink
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Metrolink
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cal State LA Westbound
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Beaudry
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Station
    Walk to
    Union Station
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 78.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 487/489.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alhambra and Union Station?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Alhambra in Los Angeles to Union Station in Downtown in 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alhambra to Union Station?

    The 78 bus line goes from Main / Garfield station near Alhambra in Los Angeles to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near Union Station in Downtown.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alhambra to Union Station by bus?

    The total travel time between Alhambra in Los Angeles and Union Station in Downtown by bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alhambra to get to Union Station?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Main / Garfield stop near Alhambra in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alhambra and Union Station?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop, which is closest to Union Station in Downtown.

  • When is the first bus from Alhambra to Union Station?

    The first bus from Alhambra in Los Angeles to Union Station in Downtown is Dtwn LA - Arcadia. It leaves the Main / Garfield stop at 12:05 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Alhambra to Union Station?

    The ride from Alhambra to Union Station costs $1.75.

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