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How to get from Downtown, La to Venice, La by bus?

From Downtown, La to Venice, La by bus

Take one direct bus from Downtown, La to Venice, La in Los Angeles: take the 33 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station to Main / Grand station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

91min$1.75
Bus - 3333
Walk to Venice, La
Leaves from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Downtown, La
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Santa Monica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Grand
    ID 11599
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to Venice, La
    Walk to
    Venice, La
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown, La to Venice, La by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown, La to Venice, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 106 bus from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station to 1st / Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 1 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Main / Venice station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

80min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 106106
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 11
Leaves from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 655
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    East LA College via Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Central
    ID 8617
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Main / Venice
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Venice
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown, La to Venice, La

The distance between Downtown, La, Los Angeles and Venice, La, Los Angeles is approximately 15.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown, La to Venice, La by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Downtown, La

Downtown, La is located at Downtown, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alameda / Cesar E Chavez.

Subway stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Downtown, La:

  • Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
  • Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
  • Main St & Cesar E Chavez Ave

Public transit stations close to Venice, La, Los Angeles

Venice, La is located at Venice, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Ave/S Venice Blvd.

Bus stations close to Venice, La:

  • Pacific Ave/S Venice Blvd
  • Pacific Ave/N Venice Blvd
  • California WB & 6th Ave (Venice) Ns

From Downtown, La to Venice, La by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown, La to Venice, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 106 bus from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station to 1st / Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the 1 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Main / Venice station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.85.

80min$2.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 106106
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 11
Leaves from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 655
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    East LA College via Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Central
    ID 8617
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Dwtn Santa Monica Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Venice
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Main / Venice
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Venice
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown, La to Venice, La?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 33.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown, La to Venice, La?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 106, Bus line E LINE, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown, La and Venice, La in Los Angeles?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Downtown, La to Venice, La in Los Angeles in 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown, La to Venice, La in Los Angeles?

    The 33 bus line goes from Santa Monica station near Downtown, La to Main / Grand station near Venice, La in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown, La to Venice, La in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Downtown, La and Venice, La in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown, La to get to Venice, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 33 bus from the Santa Monica stop near Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown, La and Venice, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Main / Grand stop, which is closest to Venice, La in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Downtown, La to Venice, La in Los Angeles?

    The last bus from Downtown, La to Venice, La in Los Angeles is the Dtwn LA - Santa Monica via Venice Bl line. It leaves the Cesar E Chavez / Alameda stop at 6:58 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Downtown, La to Venice, La?

    The ride from Downtown, La to Venice, La costs $1.75.

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