Rome2Rio

How to get fromManhattan Beach to Los Angelesby bus, car, taxi, or tram

Find Transport to Los Angeles

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 438 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave & 14th St to Figueroa St & 12th Stbus bus 438
    39 min
    $2–4

  2. Drive  19.6 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to Los Angelescar car 19.6 mi
    25 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan Beach to Los Angelestaxi taxi 19.6 mi
    25 min
    $65–80

  4. Line 109 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. to Aviation Blvd. / Century Blvd.bus bus 109
    2. Take the tram from Aviation / Century Station to Expo / Crenshaw K-Line Stationtram tram
    3. Take the tram from Expo / Crenshaw E-Line Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram tram
    1h 46m
    $5

  5. Line 109 bus, line 40 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. to Aviation Blvd. / Century Blvd.bus bus 109
    2. Take the bus from Florence / Market to Broadway / 1stbus bus 40
    2h 17m
    $4–5

Manhattan Beach to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Manhattan Beach to Los Angeles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.6 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Manhattan Beach, CA, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

LA DOT operates a bus from Highland Ave & 14th St to Figueroa St & 12th St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 39 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.