How to get from West Hills to Chinatown by bus and train?

From West Hills to Chinatown by bus and train

To get from West Hills to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 165 bus from Vanowen / Platt station to Vanowen / Topanga Canyon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 791 bus and finally take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Orange Line Chatsworth Station station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from West Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

115min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Bus - 791791
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Vanowen / Platt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vanowen / Platt
    ID 6867
    0.69 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    Burbank Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vanowen / Topanga Canyon
    ID 6879
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Topanga Canyon Blvd & Vanowen St
    ID 12918
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 791791
    Wait for bus
    791
    Santa Clarita
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chatsworth Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Orange Line Chatsworth Station
    ID 103
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From West Hills to Chinatown by bus and subway

To get from West Hills to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 164 bus from Vanowen / Platt station to Victory / De Soto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the G bus and finally take the B LINE subway from North Hollywood Station station to Civic Center / Grand Park Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from West Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

133min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 164164
Bus - GG
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Vanowen / Platt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vanowen / Platt
    ID 6867
    0.69 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Burbank Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victory / De Soto
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    De Soto Station
    ID 15453
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - G
    Wait for bus
    G
    North Hollywood Station G Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 15684
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 80201S
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Hills to Chinatown

The distance between West Hills, Los Angeles and Chinatown, Los Angeles is approximately 36.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Hills to Chinatown by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from West Hills to Chinatown

To check the bus and train schedule from West Hills to Chinatown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West Hills) and destination (Chinatown), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

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From West Hills to Chinatown by bus and subway

To get from West Hills to Chinatown in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 164 bus from Vanowen / Platt station to Victory / De Soto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the G bus and finally take the B LINE subway from North Hollywood Station station to Civic Center / Grand Park Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and train schedule from West Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

133min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 164164
Bus - GG
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Vanowen / Platt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vanowen / Platt
    ID 6867
    0.69 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    Burbank Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victory / De Soto
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    De Soto Station
    ID 15453
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - G
    Wait for bus
    G
    North Hollywood Station G Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 15684
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 80201S
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Hills to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 165, Bus line 791, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Hills to Chinatown?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 164, Bus line G, Subway line B LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

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

    The 165 bus line goes from Vanowen / Platt station near West Hills to Vanowen / Topanga Canyon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Vanowen / Topanga Canyon station near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Hills to Chinatown in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between West Hills and Chinatown in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 165 bus from the Vanowen / Platt stop near West Hills in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Vanowen / Topanga Canyon station, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from West Hills to Chinatown?

    The ride from West Hills to Chinatown costs $1.75.

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