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How to get from East Pasadena to Chinatown, La by light rail?

By light rail

Take one direct light rail from East Pasadena to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles: take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Chinatown Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

50min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Chinatown, La
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chinatown, La
    Walk to
    Chinatown, La
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from East Pasadena to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 267 bus from Del Mar / Madre station to Huntington / Rosemead station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487 bus and finally take the 81 bus from Hill / 1st station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 267267
Bus - 487487
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Del Mar / Madre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Mar / Madre
    ID 9552
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    El Monte Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Rosemead
    ID 65300029
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemead / Huntington
    ID 13846
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 1st
    ID 12102
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 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 East Pasadena to Chinatown, La

The distance between East Pasadena, Los Angeles and Chinatown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 13.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Pasadena to Chinatown, La by 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 East Pasadena

East Pasadena is located at East Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Del Mar / Madre.

Bus stations close to East Pasadena:

  • Del Mar / Madre
  • Del Mar / Kinneloa
  • Colorado Blvd & Madre St

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 Ord / Broadway.

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:

  • Ord / Broadway
  • Broadway / Ord
  • Ord St & N Spring St

By bus

To get from East Pasadena to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 267 bus from Del Mar / Madre station to Huntington / Rosemead station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487 bus and finally take the 81 bus from Hill / 1st station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

69min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 267267
Bus - 487487
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Del Mar / Madre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Mar / Madre
    ID 9552
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 267267
    Wait for bus
    267
    El Monte Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington / Rosemead
    ID 65300029
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemead / Huntington
    ID 13846
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 1st
    ID 12102
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 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 East Pasadena to Chinatown, La?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 267, Bus line 487, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct light rail between East Pasadena and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    Yes, there is a direct light rail going from East Pasadena to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles in 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from East Pasadena to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Sierra Madre Villa station near East Pasadena to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Pasadena to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by light rail?

    The total travel time between East Pasadena and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by light rail is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near East Pasadena to get to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Sierra Madre Villa station near East Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between East Pasadena and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station, which is closest to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from East Pasadena to Chinatown, La?

    The ride from East Pasadena to Chinatown, La costs $1.75.

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