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How to get from Downtown, La to West Los Angeles, La by bus and light rail?

From Downtown, La to West Los Angeles, La by bus and light rail

To get from Downtown, La to West Los Angeles, La in Los Angeles, take the 33 bus from Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station to Spring / 1st station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Historic Broadway station to Expo / Sepulveda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

53min$1.75
Bus - 3333
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to West Los Angeles, 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
    Spring / 1st
    ID 475
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    240 yd • 3 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
    Expo / Sepulveda
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Los Angeles, La
    Walk to
    West Los Angeles, La
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Downtown, La to West Los Angeles, La by bus and light rail via 106 and E LINE

To get from Downtown, La to West Los Angeles, La in Los Angeles, take the 106 bus from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station to 1st / Central station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to Expo / Sepulveda 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 - 106106
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to West Los Angeles, La
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
    Expo / Sepulveda
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Los Angeles, La
    Walk to
    West Los Angeles, La
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown, La to West Los Angeles, La

The distance between Downtown, La, Los Angeles and West Los Angeles, La, Los Angeles is approximately 13.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown, La to West Los Angeles, La by bus and 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 Los Angeles, La, Los Angeles

West Los Angeles, La is located at West Los Angeles, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Pico WB & Veteran FS.

Bus stations close to West Los Angeles, La:

  • Pico WB & Veteran FS
  • Pico EB & Veteran Ns
  • Sepulveda Blvd/Exposition Blvd

Alternative route from Downtown, La to West Los Angeles, La by bus and light rail via 106 and E LINE

To get from Downtown, La to West Los Angeles, La in Los Angeles, take the 106 bus from Alameda / Cesar E Chavez station to 1st / Central station. Next, take the E LINE light rail from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to Expo / Sepulveda 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 - 106106
Light Rail - E LINE
Walk to West Los Angeles, La
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
    Expo / Sepulveda
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Los Angeles, La
    Walk to
    West Los Angeles, La
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 106, Bus line E LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

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

    The 33 bus line goes from Santa Monica station near Downtown, La to Spring / 1st station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Spring / 1st station near West Los Angeles, La in Los Angeles

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Spring / 1st station, which is closest to West Los Angeles, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Downtown, La to West Los Angeles, La?

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

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