How to get from Monrovia to Chinatown by bus and light rail?

From Monrovia to Chinatown by bus and light rail

To get from Monrovia to Chinatown in Los Angeles, take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station to Huntington Dr and First Ave W station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Arcadia station to Chinatown Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W
    ID 1798
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and First Ave W
    ID 1754
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Arcadia
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Monrovia to Chinatown by bus

To get from Monrovia to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station to Foothill Blvd and Santa Paula Ave W station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 bus and finally take the 707 bus from Cal State LA W station to Arcadia St and Los Angeles St W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 707707
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W
    ID 1798
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill Blvd and Santa Paula Ave W
    ID 3128
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Santa Paula
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Westbound
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cal State LA W
    ID 897
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia St and Los Angeles St W
    ID 618
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Monrovia to Chinatown

The distance between Monrovia, Los Angeles and Chinatown, Los Angeles is approximately 19.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monrovia to Chinatown 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 Monrovia

Monrovia is located at Monrovia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Mountain Ave and Huntington Dr.

Bus stations close to Monrovia:

  • Mountain Ave and Huntington Dr
  • Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave E
  • Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Public transit stations close to Chinatown, Los Angeles

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

Subway stations close to Chinatown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

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

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From Monrovia to Chinatown by bus

To get from Monrovia to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station to Foothill Blvd and Santa Paula Ave W station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 bus and finally take the 707 bus from Cal State LA W station to Arcadia St and Los Angeles St W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 707707
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W
    ID 1798
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill Blvd and Santa Paula Ave W
    ID 3128
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Santa Paula
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Westbound
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cal State LA W
    ID 897
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    West: Los Angeles
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia St and Los Angeles St W
    ID 618
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 187, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 187, Bus line 487/489, Bus line 707.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

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

    The 187 bus line goes from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station near Monrovia to West: Pasadena station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till West: Pasadena station near Chinatown in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Monrovia and Chinatown in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 187 bus from the Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W stop near Monrovia in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the West: Pasadena station, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

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