How to get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown by bus and light rail?

From Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown by bus and light rail

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail 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 39 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

39min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 3rd
    ID 4771
    340 yd • 4 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

Alternative route from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown by bus and light rail via E LINE and 4

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 4 bus from Broadway / 2nd station to Cesar E Chavez / Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

43min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 44
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 2nd
    ID 5911
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    West LA - Sepulveda Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Broadway
    ID 9221
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    350 yd • 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 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Expo / LA Brea

Expo / LA Brea is located at Expo / LA Brea, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is LA Brea / Jefferson.

Bus stations close to Expo / LA Brea:

  • LA Brea / Jefferson
  • Jefferson / LA Brea
  • LA Brea / Roseland

Public transit stations close to Chinatown, Los Angeles

Chinatown is located at Chinatown, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hill St & Ord St (Northbound).

Subway stations close to Chinatown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Hill St & Ord St (Northbound)
  • Hill St & Ord St
  • Hill / Ord

Related Routes

Alternative route from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown by bus and light rail via E LINE and 4

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 4 bus from Broadway / 2nd station to Cesar E Chavez / Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

43min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 44
Walk to Chinatown
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 2nd
    ID 5911
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    West LA - Sepulveda Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Broadway
    ID 9221
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chinatown
    Walk to
    Chinatown
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 81.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Expo / LA Brea and Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Atlantic Sta. station near Expo / LA Brea in West Adams to Historic Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Historic Broadway station near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Expo / LA Brea in West Adams and Chinatown in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Expo / LA Brea to get to Chinatown?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Atlantic Sta. station near Expo / LA Brea in West Adams.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Expo / LA Brea and Chinatown?

    Get off the light rail at the Historic Broadway stop, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown?

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

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