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How to get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La by bus and light rail?

From Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La by bus and light rail

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Historic Broadway station. Next, take the 90 bus from Broadway / 2nd station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

36min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 9090
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Historic Broadway
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 2nd
    ID 5911
    20 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
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La by bus and light rail via E LINE and 81

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Jefferson / USC Station station. Next, take the 81 bus from Figueroa / Jefferson station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

46min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jefferson / USC Station
    ID 80124S
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / Jefferson
    ID 3634
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La
The distance between Expo / LA Brea, Los Angeles and Chinatown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 8.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Expo / LA Brea 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 Expo / LA Brea

Expo / LA Brea is located at Expo / LA Brea, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Expo Line Station.

Bus stations close to Expo / LA Brea:

  • Expo Line Station
  • Jefferson / Alsace
  • Jefferson Blvd & Rimpau Blvd
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 / Ord.

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 / Ord
  • Ord / Broadway
  • Ord St & New High St

Alternative route from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La by bus and light rail via E LINE and 81

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Jefferson / USC Station station. Next, take the 81 bus from Figueroa / Jefferson station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

46min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Jefferson / USC Station
    ID 80124S
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / Jefferson
    ID 3634
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 90.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line E LINE, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Expo / LA Brea and Chinatown, La?

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

  • Which light rail line goes from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Atlantic Sta. station near Expo / LA Brea in West Adams, La to Historic Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Historic Broadway station near Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Expo / LA Brea in West Adams, La and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Expo / LA Brea to get to Chinatown, La?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Atlantic Sta. station near Expo / LA Brea in West Adams, La.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Expo / LA Brea and Chinatown, La?

    Get off the light rail at the Historic Broadway stop, which is closest to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La?

    The ride from Expo / LA Brea to Chinatown, La costs $1.75.

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