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 57 min. The ride fare is $21.25.

117min$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
    0.58 mi • 13 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 METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901 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 11 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

131min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 164164
Bus - METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901
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
    ID 997
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    De Soto Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901
    Wait for bus
    METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901
    North Hollywood Station G Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Orange Line
    45 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 Sta.
  • 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
    0.5 mi • 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 36.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 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.

Public transit stations close to West Hills

West Hills is located at West Hills, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Vanowen / Sheltondale.

Bus stations close to West Hills:

  • Vanowen / Sheltondale
  • Vanowen / Valley Circle
  • Vanowen / Cleomoore

Public transit stations close to Chinatown, Los Angeles

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

Subway stations close to Chinatown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Broadway / Alpine
  • Broadway & Alpine St
  • Ord St & New High St

Related Routes

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 METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901 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 11 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

131min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 164164
Bus - METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901
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
    ID 997
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    De Soto Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901
    Wait for bus
    METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901
    North Hollywood Station G Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Orange Line
    45 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 Sta.
  • 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
    0.5 mi • 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 117 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 131 minutes, using Bus line 164, Bus line METRO G LINE (ORANGE) 901, 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 57 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 Burbank Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Burbank 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 train?

    The total travel time between West Hills and Chinatown in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 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 Burbank Station 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 $21.25.

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