How to get from Pershing Square to Chinatown by bus?

Pershing Square to Chinatown - Bus Schedule

The 81 bus from Pershing Square to Chinatown runs from 5:13 AM to 11:13 PM, with departures every 15 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 10 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Pershing Square to Chinatown by bus

Take one direct bus from Pershing Square to Chinatown in Los Angeles: take the 81 bus from Hill / 5th station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Pershing Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

10min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Hill / 5th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 40
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pershing Square to Chinatown

The distance between Pershing Square, Los Angeles and Chinatown, Los Angeles is approximately 1.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 10 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pershing Square to Chinatown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Pershing Square to Chinatown

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pershing Square to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 10 minutes, using Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pershing Square and Chinatown?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Pershing Square in Downtown to Chinatown in Los Angeles in 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pershing Square to Chinatown?

    The 81 bus line goes from Hill / 5th station near Pershing Square in Downtown to Hill / Ord station near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pershing Square to Chinatown by bus?

    The total travel time between Pershing Square in Downtown and Chinatown in Los Angeles by bus is about 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pershing Square to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Hill / 5th stop near Pershing Square in Downtown.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pershing Square and Chinatown?

    Get off the bus at the Hill / Ord stop, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first bus from Pershing Square to Chinatown?

    The first bus from Pershing Square in Downtown to Chinatown in Los Angeles is Eagle Rock- Dwntwn La- Harbor Fwy STA. It leaves the Hill / 5th stop at 9:13 PM.

  • When is the last subway from Pershing Square to Chinatown?

    The last subway from Pershing Square in Downtown to Chinatown in Los Angeles is the Union Station - North Hollywood line. It leaves the Pershing Square Station at 4:42 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Pershing Square to Chinatown?

    The ride from Pershing Square to Chinatown costs $1.75.

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