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 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.

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 Sta.
  • 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
    80 yd • 1 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

Alternative route from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown by bus and subway via B LINE and 94

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.

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 Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 40
    10 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
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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 12.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 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.

Public transit stations close to Universal / Studio City Station

Universal / Studio City Station is located at Universal / Studio City Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Lankershim / Campo De Cahuenga.

Subway stations close to Universal / Studio City Station:

  • North Hollywood Station
  • Hollywood / Highland Station

Bus stations close to Universal / Studio City Station:

  • Lankershim / Campo De Cahuenga
  • Universal Studios Station
  • Universal Redline Station

Public transit stations close to Chinatown, Los Angeles

Chinatown is located at Chinatown, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Broadway / Alpine.

Subway stations close to Chinatown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown:

  • Broadway / Alpine
  • Broadway & Alpine St
  • Cesar E Chavez / Broadway

Related Routes

Alternative route from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown by bus and subway via B LINE and 94

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.

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 Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 40
    10 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line 90.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Subway line B LINE, Bus line 94.

  • 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 35 min.

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

    The B LINE subway line goes from Union Sta. station near Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City to Civic Center / Grand Park Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Civic Center / Grand Park 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 35 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 Sta. 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 Civic Center / Grand Park 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 4:07 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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