How to get from Northridge to Chinatown by bus and subway?

From Northridge to Chinatown by bus and subway

To get from Northridge to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 240 bus from Reseda / Nordhoff station to Universal / Studio City Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the 81 bus from Hill / 5th station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Northridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

116min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Reseda / Nordhoff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reseda / Nordhoff
    ID 4460
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 30002
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    ID 80212
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 40
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Northridge to Chinatown by bus and train

To get from Northridge to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the DASH bus from Reseda / Nordhoff station to Northridge Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the DASH B bus from Alameda / Los Angeles station to Ord / Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The bus and subway schedule from Northridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

90min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - DASH BDASH B
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Reseda / Nordhoff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reseda / Nordhoff
    ID 4460
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northridge Metrolink Station
    ID 3000
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northridge
    ID 167
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - DASH BDASH B
    Wait for bus
    DASH B
    Northbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ord / Broadway
    ID 4135
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northridge to Chinatown

The distance between Northridge, Los Angeles and Chinatown, Los Angeles is approximately 27.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northridge to Chinatown by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Northridge to Chinatown

To check the bus and subway schedule from Northridge to Chinatown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Northridge) and destination (Chinatown), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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From Northridge to Chinatown by bus and train

To get from Northridge to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the DASH bus from Reseda / Nordhoff station to Northridge Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the DASH B bus from Alameda / Los Angeles station to Ord / Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The bus and subway schedule from Northridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

90min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - DASH BDASH B
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Reseda / Nordhoff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reseda / Nordhoff
    ID 4460
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northridge Metrolink Station
    ID 3000
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northridge
    ID 167
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda / Los Angeles
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - DASH BDASH B
    Wait for bus
    DASH B
    Northbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ord / Broadway
    ID 4135
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 240, Subway line B LINE, Bus line 81.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line DASH B.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

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

    The 240 bus line goes from Reseda / Nordhoff station near Northridge to Universal - Studio City Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Universal - Studio City Station station near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Northridge and Chinatown in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the 240 bus from the Reseda / Nordhoff stop near Northridge in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Universal - Studio City Station stop, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first train from Northridge to Chinatown in Los Angeles?

    The first train from Northridge to Chinatown in Los Angeles is Pacific Surfliner. It leaves the Northridge station at 1:59 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Northridge to Chinatown?

    The ride from Northridge to Chinatown costs $1.75.

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