How to get from Universal City Plz to Chinatown by bus and subway?

From Universal City Plz to Chinatown by bus and subway

To get from Universal City Plz to Chinatown in Los Angeles, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Civic Center / Grand Park Station station. Next, take the 81 bus from Hill / Temple station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Universal City Plz may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

40min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    530 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / Temple
    ID 8091
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Universal City Plz to Chinatown

The distance between Universal City Plz, Los Angeles and Chinatown, Los Angeles is approximately 12.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Universal City Plz 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 Universal City Plz to Chinatown

To check the bus and subway schedule from Universal City Plz to Chinatown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Universal City Plz) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Universal City Plz to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct subway between Universal City Plz and Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Universal City Plz to Chinatown?

    The B LINE subway line goes from Universal / Studio City Station near Universal City Plz in Studio City to Civic Center / Grand Park Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Civic Center / Grand Park Station near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Universal City Plz to Chinatown by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Universal City Plz in Studio City and Chinatown in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Universal City Plz to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the B LINE subway from the Universal / Studio City Station near Universal City Plz in Studio City.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Universal City Plz and Chinatown?

    Get off the subway at the Civic Center / Grand Park Station, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first subway from Universal City Plz to Chinatown?

    The first subway from Universal City Plz in Studio City to Chinatown in Los Angeles is Union Station - North Hollywood. It leaves the Universal / Studio City Station at 9:37 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Universal City Plz to Chinatown?

    The ride from Universal City Plz to Chinatown costs $1.75.

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