How to get from East Pasadena to Chinatown by light rail?

From East Pasadena to Chinatown by light rail

Take one direct light rail from East Pasadena to Chinatown in Los Angeles: take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Chinatown Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

50min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    870 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Pasadena to Chinatown by bus

To get from East Pasadena to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 267 bus from Del Mar / Madre station to Santa Anita / Ramona station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 bus and finally take the 45 bus from Broadway / 1st station to Broadway / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 267267
Bus - 707707
Bus - 4545
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Del Mar / Madre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Mar / Madre
    ID 9552
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    El Monte Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Anita / Ramona
    ID 5550
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St and Broadway W
    ID 501
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 1st
    ID 4767
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Lincoln Heights
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / Ord
    ID 3421
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Pasadena to Chinatown

The distance between East Pasadena, Los Angeles and Chinatown, Los Angeles is approximately 13.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Pasadena to Chinatown by 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 East Pasadena

East Pasadena is located at East Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Del Mar / Kinneloa.

Bus stations close to East Pasadena:

  • Del Mar / Kinneloa
  • Colorado Blvd & Madre St
  • Sierra Madre Villa Ave & Colorado Blvd

Public transit stations close to Chinatown, Los Angeles

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

Subway stations close to Chinatown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

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

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From East Pasadena to Chinatown by bus

To get from East Pasadena to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 267 bus from Del Mar / Madre station to Santa Anita / Ramona station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 bus and finally take the 45 bus from Broadway / 1st station to Broadway / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 267267
Bus - 707707
Bus - 4545
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Del Mar / Madre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Mar / Madre
    ID 9552
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    El Monte Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Anita / Ramona
    ID 5550
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St and Broadway W
    ID 501
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 1st
    ID 4767
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Lincoln Heights
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / Ord
    ID 3421
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Pasadena to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Pasadena to Chinatown?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 267, Bus line 707, Bus line 45.

  • Is there a direct light rail between East Pasadena and Chinatown in Los Angeles?

    Yes, there is a direct light rail going from East Pasadena to Chinatown in Los Angeles in 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from East Pasadena to Chinatown in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Sierra Madre Villa station near East Pasadena to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Pasadena to Chinatown in Los Angeles by light rail?

    The total travel time between East Pasadena and Chinatown in Los Angeles by light rail is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near East Pasadena to get to Chinatown in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Sierra Madre Villa station near East Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between East Pasadena and Chinatown in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from East Pasadena to Chinatown?

    The ride from East Pasadena to Chinatown costs $1.75.

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