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

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 169 bus from Vanowen / Sheltondale station to Canoga Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO 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 16 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

136min$1.75
Bus - 169169
Bus - METRO G
Subway - B LINE
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Vanowen / Sheltondale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Hills
  • 2
    Bus - 169169
    Wait for bus
    169
    Canoga Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canoga Station
    ID 5507
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canoga Station
    ID 15432
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO G
    Wait for bus
    METRO G
    North Hollywood Station G Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Orange Line
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 80201S
    10 yd • 1 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

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 $21.25.

115min$21.25
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
    220 yd • 3 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
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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 36.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Hills 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.

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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 $21.25.

115min$21.25
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
    220 yd • 3 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 169, Bus line METRO G, Subway line B LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 165, Bus line 791, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Hills 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 2 hr 16 min.

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

    The 169 bus line goes from Canoga Station station near West Hills to Canoga Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Canoga Station station near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between West Hills and Chinatown in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 169 bus from the Canoga Station 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 Canoga Station station, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from West Hills to Chinatown costs $1.75.

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