How to get from Downtown, La to West Athens by light rail?

From Downtown, La to West Athens by light rail

To get from Downtown, La to West Athens in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station. Next, take the C LINE light rail from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station to Vermont / Athens Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

53min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - C LINE
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    34 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station Vermont / Athens Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Vermont / Athens Station
    ID 80308S
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown, La to West Athens by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown, La to West Athens in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Arcadia and Los Angeles St W station to Harbor Freeway Bus Station station. Next, take the C LINE light rail from Harbor Freeway Station station to Vermont / Athens Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

51min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Light Rail - C LINE
Leaves from Arcadia and Los Angeles St W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    San Pedro - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Vermont / Athens Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Vermont / Athens Station
    ID 80308S
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown, La to West Athens

The distance between Downtown, La, Los Angeles and West Athens, Los Angeles is approximately 14.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown, La to West Athens by light rail, 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 West Athens, Los Angeles

West Athens is located at West Athens, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Vermont / Imperial.

Bus stations close to West Athens:

  • Vermont / Imperial
  • Imperial / Vermont
  • Vermont Ave & Imperial Hwy

Related Routes

From Downtown, La to West Athens by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown, La to West Athens in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Arcadia and Los Angeles St W station to Harbor Freeway Bus Station station. Next, take the C LINE light rail from Harbor Freeway Station station to Vermont / Athens Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

51min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Light Rail - C LINE
Leaves from Arcadia and Los Angeles St W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    San Pedro - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Redondo Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Vermont / Athens Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Vermont / Athens Station
    ID 80308S
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line C LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line C LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown, La and West Athens in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown, La to West Athens in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Union Station station near Downtown, La to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near West Athens in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown, La to West Athens in Los Angeles by light rail?

    The total travel time between Downtown, La and West Athens in Los Angeles by light rail is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown, La to get to West Athens in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Union Station station near Downtown, La in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown, La and West Athens in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station, which is closest to West Athens in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Downtown, La to West Athens?

    The ride from Downtown, La to West Athens costs $1.75.