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How to get from Chinatown, La to Arcadia by bus and light rail?

Chinatown, La to Arcadia map

From Chinatown, La to Arcadia by bus and light rail

To get from Chinatown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 81 bus from Hill / Ord station to Hill / College station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 179 bus from Arcadia Station (A Line) station to Huntington / Golden West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

62min$1.75
Bus - 8181
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 179179
Walk to Arcadia
Leaves from Hill / Ord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chinatown, La
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / College
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Arcadia
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arcadia Station (A Line)
    ID 2763
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Huntington - Monterey
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 16043
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arcadia
    Walk to
    Arcadia
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chinatown, La to Arcadia by bus

To get from Chinatown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles, take the 78 bus from Spring / Cesar E Chavez station to Huntington / Lifur station. Next, take the 179 bus from Huntington / Lifur station to Huntington / Golden West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

61min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 179179
Leaves from Spring / Cesar E Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 3931
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Lifur
    ID 2532
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Arcadia Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Huntington / Golden West
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 7712
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown, La to Arcadia

The distance between Chinatown, La, Los Angeles and Arcadia, Los Angeles is approximately 18.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown, La to Arcadia 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 Chinatown, La

Chinatown, La is located at Chinatown, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hill St & Ord St (Northbound).

Subway stations close to Chinatown, La:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown, La:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown, La:

  • Hill St & Ord St (Northbound)
  • Hill St & Ord St
  • Hill / Ord

Public transit stations close to Arcadia, Los Angeles

Arcadia is located at Arcadia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington / Sunset.

Bus stations close to Arcadia:

  • Huntington / Sunset
  • Huntington Dr and Sunset Blvd W
  • Huntington Dr and Sunset Blvd E

Chinatown, La to Arcadia map

From Chinatown, La to Arcadia by bus

To get from Chinatown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles, take the 78 bus from Spring / Cesar E Chavez station to Huntington / Lifur station. Next, take the 179 bus from Huntington / Lifur station to Huntington / Golden West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

61min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 179179
Leaves from Spring / Cesar E Chavez

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring / Cesar E Chavez
    ID 3931
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Las Tunas - Live Oak
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Lifur
    ID 2532
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 179179
    Wait for bus
    179
    Arcadia Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Huntington / Golden West
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Golden West
    ID 7712
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown, La to Arcadia?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 179.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chinatown, La to Arcadia?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 179.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chinatown, La and Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chinatown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    The 81 bus line goes from Figueroa - LA Loma station near Chinatown, La to Hill / College station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Hill / College station near Arcadia in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Chinatown, La and Arcadia in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 81 bus from the Figueroa - LA Loma stop near Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chinatown, La and Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Hill / College stop, which is closest to Arcadia in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Chinatown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles?

    The last bus from Chinatown, La to Arcadia in Los Angeles is the Dtwn LA - Arcadia line. It leaves the Spring / Cesar E Chavez stop at 6:19 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Chinatown, La to Arcadia?

    The ride from Chinatown, La to Arcadia costs $1.75.

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