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How to get from Central / Imperial to Usc by bus and light rail?

From Central / Imperial to Usc by bus and light rail

To get from Central / Imperial to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 53 bus from Imperial / Central station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the E LINE light rail from Pico station to Expo Park / USC Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

54min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5353
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Leaves from Imperial / Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Imperial / Central
    ID 3703
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Cal State Dominguez Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - West
    ID 30007
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    28 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Expo Park / USC Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Expo Park / USC Station
    ID 80125S
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central / Imperial to Usc by bus

To get from Central / Imperial to Usc in Exposition Park, take the 53 bus from Central / Imperial station to Central / Florence station. Next, take the 102 bus from Central / Florence station to Exposition / Trousdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

56min$1.75
Bus - 5353
Bus - 102102
Walk to Usc
Leaves from Central / Imperial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central / Imperial
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Downtown LA - 4th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central / Florence
    ID 4881
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 102102
    Wait for bus
    102
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Exposition / Trousdale
    ID 10378
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to Usc
    Walk to
    Usc
    Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central / Imperial to Usc

The distance between Central / Imperial, Exposition Park and Usc, Exposition Park is approximately 11.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central / Imperial to Usc by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Exposition Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Central / Imperial

Central / Imperial is located at Central / Imperial, Exposition Park and the nearest public transit station is Central Ave & Imperial Hwy (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Central / Imperial:

  • Central Ave & Imperial Hwy (Northbound)
  • Imperial / Central
  • Central Ave & 114th St (Southbound)

Public transit stations close to Usc, Exposition Park

Usc is located at Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, Exposition Park and the nearest public transit station is Exposition / Figueroa.

Bus stations close to Usc:

  • Exposition / Figueroa
  • Exposition / Vermont
  • Vermont / Exposition

From Central / Imperial to Usc by bus

To get from Central / Imperial to Usc in Exposition Park, take the 53 bus from Central / Imperial station to Central / Florence station. Next, take the 102 bus from Central / Florence station to Exposition / Trousdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

56min$1.75
Bus - 5353
Bus - 102102
Walk to Usc
Leaves from Central / Imperial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central / Imperial
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Downtown LA - 4th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central / Florence
    ID 4881
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 102102
    Wait for bus
    102
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Exposition / Trousdale
    ID 10378
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to Usc
    Walk to
    Usc
    Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central / Imperial to Usc?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 53, Light Rail line A LINE, Light Rail line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central / Imperial to Usc?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line 102.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central / Imperial and Usc?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central / Imperial to Usc?

    The 53 bus line goes from Imperial / Central station near Central / Imperial in Los Angeles to Cal State Dominguez Hills station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till Cal State Dominguez Hills station near Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central / Imperial to Usc by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Central / Imperial in Los Angeles and Usc in Exposition Park by bus and light rail is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central / Imperial to get to Usc?

    Get on the 53 bus from the Imperial / Central stop near Central / Imperial in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central / Imperial and Usc?

    Get off the bus at the Cal State Dominguez Hills station, which is closest to Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central / Imperial to Usc?

    The ride from Central / Imperial to Usc costs $1.75.