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How to get from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La by bus and light rail?

From Hawthorne to Chinatown, La by bus and light rail

To get from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 8 bus from Aviation Blvd. & Marine Ave. station to El Segundo Bl at Nash St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE light rail and finally take the 81 bus from Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

96min$1.50
Bus - 88
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Aviation Blvd. & Marine Ave.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hawthorne
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    LAX City Bus Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Segundo Bl at Nash St
    ID 085017
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    El Segundo Station
    ID 80303S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Norwalk Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / Harbor Fwy Station
    ID 4987
    10 yd • 1 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
    54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La by bus and light rail via C LINE, METRO J LINE 910/950 and 81

To get from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the C LINE light rail from Redondo Beach Station station to Harbor Freeway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the 81 bus from Figueroa / Olympic station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

77min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Redondo Beach Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Redondo Beach Station
    ID 80301S
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Norwalk Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Olympic
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La
The distance between Hawthorne, Los Angeles and Chinatown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 19.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La 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 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is located at Hawthorne, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Aviation Blvd. & Marine Ave..

Bus stations close to Hawthorne:

  • Aviation Blvd. & Marine Ave.
  • Marine Ave & Aviation Blvd (Eastbound)
  • Aviation Bl + Marine Av
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.

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
  • Broadway / Ord
  • Broadway & Alpine St

Alternative route from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La by bus and light rail via C LINE, METRO J LINE 910/950 and 81

To get from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the C LINE light rail from Redondo Beach Station station to Harbor Freeway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the 81 bus from Figueroa / Olympic station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

77min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - C LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Redondo Beach Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Redondo Beach Station
    ID 80301S
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Norwalk Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 80309S
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / Olympic
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line C LINE, Bus line 81.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line C LINE, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line 81.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

    The 8 bus line goes from LAX City Bus Center station near Hawthorne to El Segundo Bl at Nash St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till El Segundo Bl at Nash St station near Chinatown, La in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Hawthorne and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 8 bus from the LAX City Bus Center stop near Hawthorne in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the El Segundo Bl at Nash St stop, which is closest to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La?

    The ride from Hawthorne to Chinatown, La costs $1.50.

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