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How to get fromCarson to East Los Angelesby bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Carson to East Los Angeles by bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Cal State LA Busway Stationbus bus Metro J Line
    59 min
    $1–2

  2. Drive 18.8 mi

    1. Drive from Carson to East Los Angelescar car 18.8 mi
    21 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carson to East Los Angelestaxi taxi 18.8 mi
    21 min
    $65–80

  4. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Figueroa / Picobus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Maravilla Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    1h
    $4

  5. Bus, line 18 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Olive / 5thbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from 6th / Broadway to Whittier / Easternbus bus 18
    1h 19m
    $3–4

Carson to East Los Angeles by bus

Calendar248Weekly Buses
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 27.5 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and East Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Harbor Fwy / Carson to Cal State LA Busway Station hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 59 min.

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