How to get from Expo / La Brea to Chinatown by bus and subway?

From Expo / La Brea to Chinatown by bus and subway

To get from Expo / La Brea to Chinatown in Los Angeles, take the E LINE subway from Expo / La Brea station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 81 bus from Hill / 3rd station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Expo / La Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

38min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Expo / La Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Expo / La Brea
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Historic Broadway
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 3rd
    ID 4771
    340 yd • 5 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
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Expo / La Brea to Chinatown

The distance between Expo / La Brea, Los Angeles and Chinatown, Los Angeles is approximately 8.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Expo / La Brea 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 Expo / La Brea to Chinatown

To check the bus and subway schedule from Expo / La Brea to Chinatown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Expo / La Brea) 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 Expo / La Brea to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct subway between Expo / La Brea and Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Expo / La Brea to Chinatown?

    The E LINE subway line goes from Historic Broadway station near Expo / La Brea in West Adams to Hill / 3rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hill / 3rd station near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Expo / La Brea to Chinatown by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Expo / La Brea in West Adams and Chinatown in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Expo / La Brea to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Historic Broadway station near Expo / La Brea in West Adams.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Expo / La Brea and Chinatown?

    Get off the subway at the Hill / 3rd stop, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first subway from Expo / La Brea to Chinatown?

    The first subway from Expo / La Brea in West Adams to Chinatown in Los Angeles is East Los Angeles - Santa Monica. It leaves the Expo / La Brea station at 9:00 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Expo / La Brea to Chinatown?

    The ride from Expo / La Brea to Chinatown costs $1.75.

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