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Explore›Los Angeles›Routes›Culver City → Downtown Los Angeles

Culver City to Downtown Los Angeles by bike

The SuperSafe™ route is 11 mi and takes about 1 hr 11 min, with 86% on quiet streets and bike paths. It is flat the whole way.

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SuperSafe™

via Ballona Creek Bike Path, Ferndale Street and West 29th Street

1 hr 11 min
86% QuietFlat

11 mi

CLIMB▲ 157 ft
DESCENT▼ 49 ft
  • Ballona Creek Bike Path
  • ELB
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Why this route?

Detours around busy Washington Boulevard, taking the Ballona Creek Bike Path instead. The SuperSafe route keeps you mostly on quiet streets and traffic-free paths, making for a more pleasant ride. It's also about seven minutes longer than the direct route.

SAFETY, BY DISTANCE

SuperSafe™11 mi · 1 hr 11 min
Direct10.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min
  • Cycle route
  • Protected / quiet
  • Moderate
  • Busier road
  • Shared with pedestrians

AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY

  • !

    Avoids Washington Boulevard and Culver Boulevard

    Busier roads or shared paths

ELEVATION

157 ft of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 105 ft on the direct route.

About this route

The SuperSafe™ route from Culver City to Downtown Los Angeles covers 11 mi and takes about 1 hr 11 min. This flat ride includes a climb of 157 ft and a descent of 49 ft, making it a comfortable journey for most cyclists. About 86% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths, providing a peaceful ride. Starting on Culver Boulevard, Lafayette Place, and Lucerne Avenue, the route takes you along the Ballona Creek Bike Path and the Expo Bike Path, among other streets, before reaching its destination.

Compared to the direct route, which is 10.1 mi and takes about 1 hr 5 min, SuperSafe™ adds about 6 minutes to your journey. However, it avoids busier roads like Washington Boulevard and Culver Boulevard, offering a calmer experience. The ride concludes on Arlington Avenue, West 29th Street, and Budlong Avenue, bringing you into Downtown Los Angeles. This makes SuperSafe™ a great choice for those prioritizing a quieter and more relaxed ride.

The route, street by street

  1. Culver BoulevardSome traffic
    195 ft
  2. Lafayette PlaceQuiet streets
    2327 ft
  3. Lucerne AvenueSome traffic
    323 ft
  4. Duquesne AvenueSome traffic
    285 ft
  5. Ballona Creek Bike Path

Questions

How long does it take to cycle from Culver City to Downtown Los Angeles?

About 1 hr 11 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 11 mi. The most direct route is 10.1 mi and takes about 1 hr 5 min, with more of it on busier roads.

What is the safest way to cycle from Culver City to Downtown Los Angeles?

SuperSafe™ goes via Ballona Creek Bike Path, Ferndale Street and West 29th Street, using Ballona Creek Bike Path and ELB. 86% of the route is on quiet streets and bike paths; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.

Is the ride from Culver City to Downtown Los Angeles hilly?

No. It climbs 157 ft in total and is flat for almost all of it.

Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?

Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Culver City.

Is the Cyclemate app free?

Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Los Angeles map are included.

Why does the route change?

It is planned live on Cyclemate's Los Angeles map, which picks up new bike paths, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.

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ELB
SuperSafe™ 108 ftDirect 92 ft
Bike path · Ballona Creek Bike Path
1.4 mi
  • Expo Bike PathBike path · ELB
    1489 ft
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    1822 ft
  • Clyde AvenueQuiet streets
    689 ft
  • Blackwelder StreetQuiet streets
    0.6 mi
  • Alsace AvenueQuiet streets
    1145 ft
  • Westhaven StreetQuiet streets
    1536 ft
  • West View StreetQuiet streets
    670 ft
  • Ferndale StreetQuiet streets
    1.7 mi
  • 4th AvenueQuiet streets
    232 ft
  • West 29th PlaceQuiet streets
    757 ft
  • 2nd AvenueQuiet streets
    523 ft
  • Montclair StreetSome traffic
    290 ft
  • Arlington AvenueBusy road
    273 ft
  • West 29th StreetQuiet streets
    1.2 mi
  • Budlong AvenueQuiet streets
    173 ft
  • West 29th StreetQuiet streets
    1236 ft
  • Unnamed pathQuiet streets
    1426 ft
  • Orchard AvenueQuiet streets
    690 ft
  • West 27th StreetQuiet streets
    297 ft
  • Magnolia AvenueQuiet streets
    1791 ft
  • West 23rd StreetSome traffic
    1803 ft
  • Portland StreetQuiet streets
    488 ft
  • West 21st StreetQuiet streets
    1161 ft
  • Bonsallo AvenueQuiet streets
    895 ft
  • West Washington BoulevardBusy road
    1131 ft
  • South Figueroa StreetQuiet streets
    0.6 mi
  • West 12th StreetSome traffic
    1716 ft
  • South Olive StreetQuiet streets
    1990 ft
  • West 9th StreetBusy road
    1307 ft
    • Cycle route
    • Protected / quiet
    • Moderate
    • Busier road
    • Shared with pedestrians
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