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How to get from Downey to Chinatown by bus?

From Downey to Chinatown by bus

To get from Downey to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 115 bus from Firestone / Brookshire station to Norwalk Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the 81 bus from Figueroa / Washington station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

87min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 115115
Bus - 460460
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Firestone / Brookshire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Firestone / Brookshire
    ID 1926
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Norwalk Station / C Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Norwalk Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Downtown LA - 6th - Los Angeles
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Washington
    32 min
  • 6
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downey to Chinatown by bus and light rail

To get from Downey to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 115 bus from Firestone / Brookshire station to Firestone Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 90 bus from Broadway / 2nd station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

89min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 115115
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 9090
Leaves from Firestone / Brookshire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Firestone / Brookshire
    ID 10451
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Manchester - Sepulveda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Firestone Station
    ID 20400015
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Firestone Station
    ID 80114S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 2nd
    ID 5911
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North Hollywood Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downey to Chinatown

The distance between Downey, Los Angeles and Chinatown, Los Angeles is approximately 24.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downey to Chinatown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Downey

Downey is located at Downey, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Firestone / Brookshire.

Bus stations close to Downey:

  • Firestone / Brookshire
  • Brookshire Ave & Firestone Blvd
  • Firestone Blvd & Dolan Ave

Public transit stations close to Chinatown, Los Angeles

Chinatown is located at Chinatown, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hill / Ord.

Subway stations close to Chinatown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Hill / Ord
  • Hill / Alpine
  • Broadway & Alpine St

From Downey to Chinatown by bus and light rail

To get from Downey to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 115 bus from Firestone / Brookshire station to Firestone Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 90 bus from Broadway / 2nd station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

89min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 115115
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 9090
Leaves from Firestone / Brookshire

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Firestone / Brookshire
    ID 10451
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Manchester - Sepulveda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Firestone Station
    ID 20400015
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Firestone Station
    ID 80114S
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 2nd
    ID 5911
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North Hollywood Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downey to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 115, Bus line 460, Bus line 81.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downey to Chinatown?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 115, Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 90.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downey and Chinatown in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downey to Chinatown in Los Angeles?

    The 115 bus line goes from Firestone / Brookshire station near Downey to Norwalk Station / C Line station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Norwalk Station / C Line station near Chinatown in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Downey to Chinatown in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Downey and Chinatown in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downey to get to Chinatown in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 115 bus from the Firestone / Brookshire stop near Downey in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Norwalk Station / C Line stop, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Downey to Chinatown?

    The ride from Downey to Chinatown costs $1.75.