How to get from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown by bus and subway?

From Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown by bus and subway

To get from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown in Los Angeles, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Pershing Square Station station. Next, take the 94 bus from Hill / 5th station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Universal / Studio City Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

37min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 9494
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    ID 80212
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 40
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown by bus and subway via B LINE and 90

To get from Universal / Studio City Station 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 90 bus from Hill / 1st station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Universal / Studio City Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

35min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 9090
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
  • 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 / 1st
    ID 12102
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown

The distance between Universal / Studio City Station, Los Angeles and Chinatown, Los Angeles is approximately 12.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Universal / Studio City Station 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 / Studio City Station to Chinatown

To check the bus and subway schedule from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Universal / Studio City Station) 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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Alternative route from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown by bus and subway via B LINE and 90

To get from Universal / Studio City Station 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 90 bus from Hill / 1st station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Universal / Studio City Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Chinatown on the Moovit app.

35min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 9090
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
  • 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 / 1st
    ID 12102
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line 94.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line 90.

  • Is there a direct subway between Universal / Studio City Station and Chinatown?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown?

    The B LINE subway line goes from Union Station station near Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City to Pershing Square Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pershing Square Station station near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City and Chinatown in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Universal / Studio City Station to get to Chinatown?

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Pershing Square Station stop, which is closest to Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown?

    The first subway from Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City to Chinatown in Los Angeles is Union Station - North Hollywood. It leaves the Universal / Studio City Station station at 5:07 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown?

    The ride from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown costs $1.75.

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