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How to get from Alhambra to Chinatown, La by bus?

From Alhambra to Chinatown, La by bus

Take one direct bus from Alhambra to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles: take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

45min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Walk to Chinatown, La
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
    ID 9218
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown, La
    Walk to
    Chinatown, La
    600 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alhambra to Chinatown, La by bus via BLUE LINE, SS and 81

To get from Alhambra to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE bus from Garfield Ave & Main St station to Cal State LA Metrolink station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the 81 bus from Hill / 1st station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

47min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - SSSS
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Garfield Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Ave & Main St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for bus
    BLUE LINE
    Cal State Metrolink
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Metrolink
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cal State LA W
    ID 897
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St and Hill St W
    ID 3169
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 1st
    ID 12102
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alhambra to Chinatown, La

The distance between Alhambra, Los Angeles and Chinatown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 8.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alhambra to Chinatown, La by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alhambra

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Garfield Ave.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Main St & Garfield Ave
  • Main / Garfield
  • Garfield/Main

Public transit stations close to Chinatown, La, Los Angeles

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

Subway stations close to Chinatown, La:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown, La:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown, La:

  • Broadway & Alpine St
  • Broadway / Ord
  • Ord / Broadway

Alternative route from Alhambra to Chinatown, La by bus via BLUE LINE, SS and 81

To get from Alhambra to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE bus from Garfield Ave & Main St station to Cal State LA Metrolink station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the 81 bus from Hill / 1st station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

47min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - SSSS
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Garfield Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Ave & Main St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for bus
    BLUE LINE
    Cal State Metrolink
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Metrolink
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cal State LA W
    ID 897
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St and Hill St W
    ID 3169
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 1st
    ID 12102
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alhambra to Chinatown, La?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 78.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alhambra to Chinatown, La?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SS, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alhambra and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Alhambra to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles in 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alhambra to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    The 78 bus line goes from Main / Garfield station near Alhambra to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alhambra to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Alhambra and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alhambra to get to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Main / Garfield stop near Alhambra in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alhambra and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop, which is closest to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Alhambra to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    The last bus from Alhambra to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles is the Dtwn LA - El Monte via Valley Bl line. It leaves the Valley / Garfield stop at 7:55 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Alhambra to Chinatown, La?

    The ride from Alhambra to Chinatown, La costs $1.75.