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

From Monrovia to Chinatown, La by bus and light rail

To get from Monrovia to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station to Huntington Dr and First Ave W station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Arcadia station to Chinatown Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

68min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Chinatown, La
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W
    ID 1798
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and First Ave W
    ID 1754
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Arcadia
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chinatown, La
    Walk to
    Chinatown, La
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Monrovia to Chinatown, La by bus

To get from Monrovia to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station to San Gabriel / Foothill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

90min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W
    ID 1798
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Gabriel / Foothill
    ID 12366
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 1st
    ID 12102
    90 yd • 2 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
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Monrovia to Chinatown, La

The distance between Monrovia, Los Angeles and Chinatown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 19.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monrovia 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 Monrovia

Monrovia is located at Monrovia, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave E.

Bus stations close to Monrovia:

  • Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave E
  • Mountain Ave and Huntington Dr
  • Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

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 St & N Spring 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:

  • Ord St & N Spring St
  • Ord St & New High St
  • Broadway / Alpine

From Monrovia to Chinatown, La by bus

To get from Monrovia to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 187 bus from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station to San Gabriel / Foothill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 487/489 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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

90min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 187187
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W
    ID 1798
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Gabriel / Foothill
    ID 12366
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Flower
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 1st
    ID 12102
    90 yd • 2 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
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 187, Bus line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 187, Bus line 487/489, Bus line 81.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The 187 bus line goes from Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W station near Monrovia to West: Pasadena station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till West: Pasadena station near Chinatown, La in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Monrovia and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 187 bus from the Huntington Dr and Mountain Ave W stop near Monrovia in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the West: Pasadena station, which is closest to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Monrovia to Chinatown, La costs $2.25.

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