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How to get from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La by bus and subway?

From Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La by bus and subway

To get from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the D LINE subway from Wilshire / Western Station station to Pershing Square Station station. Next, take the 81 bus from Hill / 5th station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

30min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Wilshire / Western Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wilshire / Western Station
    ID 80216S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 40
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La by bus and subway via D LINE and 90

To get from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the D LINE subway from Wilshire / Western 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 20 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

20min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 9090
Leaves from Wilshire / Western Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wilshire / Western Station
    ID 80216S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    10 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
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La

The distance between Wilshire / Western, Los Angeles and Chinatown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 4.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La 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 Wilshire / Western

Wilshire / Western is located at Wilshire / Western, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Western & Wilshire Blvd. (CCW).

Subway stations close to Wilshire / Western:

  • Wilshire / Vermont Station
  • Wilshire / Western Station
  • Vermont / Beverly Station

Bus stations close to Wilshire / Western:

  • Western & Wilshire Blvd. (CCW)
  • Western / Wilshire
  • Western & Wilshire (Northbound)

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
  • Hill / Alpine
  • Ord St & New High St

Alternative route from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La by bus and subway via D LINE and 90

To get from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the D LINE subway from Wilshire / Western 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 20 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

20min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - D LINE
Bus - 9090
Leaves from Wilshire / Western Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wilshire / Western Station
    ID 80216S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    10 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
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line D LINE, Bus line 81.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La?

    The alternative route takes 20 minutes, using Bus line D LINE, Bus line 90.

  • Is there a direct subway between Wilshire / Western and Chinatown, La?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La?

    The D LINE subway line goes from Wilshire / Western Station station near Wilshire / Western in Koreatown, La to Union Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union Sta. station near Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Wilshire / Western in Koreatown, La and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Wilshire / Western to get to Chinatown, La?

    Get on the D LINE subway from the Wilshire / Western Station station near Wilshire / Western in Koreatown, La.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Wilshire / Western and Chinatown, La?

    Get off the subway at the Union Sta. stop, which is closest to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first subway from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La?

    The first subway from Wilshire / Western in Koreatown, La to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles is Union Station - Wilshire/Western. It leaves the Wilshire / Western Station station at 5:10 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La?

    The ride from Wilshire / Western to Chinatown, La costs $1.75.