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How to get from Paramount / Main to Usc by bus and light rail?

From Paramount / Main to Usc by bus and light rail

To get from Paramount / Main to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 265 bus from Paramount / Main station to Lakewood Blvd Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the 550 bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station to Exposition / Trousdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

71min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 265265
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - 550550
Walk to Usc
Leaves from Paramount / Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paramount / Main
    ID 4289
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 265265
    Wait for bus
    265
    Pico Rivera
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakewood Blvd Station
    ID 2804
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lakewood Blvd Station
    ID 80313S
    20 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
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Expo Park / USC Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Exposition / Trousdale
    ID 10378
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Usc
    Walk to
    Usc
    Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paramount / Main to Usc by bus and light rail via 265, C LINE and METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950

To get from Paramount / Main to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 265 bus from Paramount / Main station to Lakewood Blvd Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station to 37th St / USC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

65min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 265265
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Walk to Usc
Leaves from Paramount / Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paramount / Main
    ID 4289
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 265265
    Wait for bus
    265
    Pico Rivera
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakewood Blvd Station
    ID 2804
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lakewood Blvd Station
    ID 80313S
    20 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
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    37th St / USC
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Usc
    Walk to
    Usc
    Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paramount / Main to Usc

The distance between Paramount / Main, Exposition Park and Usc, Exposition Park is approximately 16.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paramount / Main 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 Paramount / Main

Paramount / Main is located at Paramount / Main, Exposition Park and the nearest public transit station is Paramount / Main.

Bus stations close to Paramount / Main:

  • Paramount / Main
  • Paramount / Gardendale
  • Gardendale / Brock

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 Blvd & Trousdale Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Usc:

  • Exposition Blvd & Trousdale Pkwy
  • Exposition / Trousdale
  • Exposition / Watt

Alternative route from Paramount / Main to Usc by bus and light rail via 265, C LINE and METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950

To get from Paramount / Main to Usc in Exposition Park, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 265 bus from Paramount / Main station to Lakewood Blvd Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Harbor Freeway Bus Station station to 37th St / USC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

65min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 265265
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Walk to Usc
Leaves from Paramount / Main

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paramount / Main
    ID 4289
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 265265
    Wait for bus
    265
    Pico Rivera
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakewood Blvd Station
    ID 2804
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Lakewood Blvd Station
    ID 80313S
    20 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
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    37th St / USC
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Usc
    Walk to
    Usc
    Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paramount / Main to Usc?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 265, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line 550.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paramount / Main to Usc?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 265, Light Rail line C LINE, Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950.

  • Is there a direct bus between Paramount / Main and Usc?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Paramount / Main to Usc?

    The 265 bus line goes from Paramount / Main station near Paramount / Main in South Gate to Pico Rivera station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Pico Rivera station near Usc in Exposition Park.

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

    The total travel time between Paramount / Main in South Gate and Usc in Exposition Park by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Paramount / Main to get to Usc?

    Get on the 265 bus from the Paramount / Main stop near Paramount / Main in South Gate.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Paramount / Main and Usc?

    Get off the bus at the Pico Rivera stop, which is closest to Usc in Exposition Park.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Paramount / Main to Usc?

    The ride from Paramount / Main to Usc costs $1.75.