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How to get from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La by bus and subway?

From Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La by bus and subway

To get from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City 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 35 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

35min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    22 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 Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La by bus and subway via B LINE and 94

To get from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Pershing Square Station station. Next, take the 94 bus from Hill / 5th station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

37min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 9494
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 40
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La

The distance between Universal / Studio City Station, Los Angeles and Chinatown, La, Los Angeles is approximately 12.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Universal / Studio City Station 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 Universal / Studio City Station

Universal / Studio City Station is located at Universal / Studio City Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Lankershim / Campo De Cahuenga.

Subway stations close to Universal / Studio City Station:

  • North Hollywood Station

Bus stations close to Universal / Studio City Station:

  • Lankershim / Campo De Cahuenga
  • Universal Studios Station
  • Universal Redline Station

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
  • Hill / Alpine

Alternative route from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La by bus and subway via B LINE and 94

To get from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles, take the B LINE subway from Universal / Studio City Station station to Pershing Square Station station. Next, take the 94 bus from Hill / 5th station to Hill / Ord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

37min$1.75
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 9494
Leaves from Universal / Studio City Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
  • 2
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 40
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hill / Ord
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 3612
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line B LINE, Bus line 81.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La?

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line B LINE, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct subway between Universal / Studio City Station and Chinatown, La?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La?

    The B LINE subway line goes from Union Sta. station near Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, La to Pershing Square Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Pershing Square Station station near Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, La and Chinatown, La in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Universal / Studio City Station to get to Chinatown, La?

    Get on the B LINE subway from the Union Sta. station near Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, La.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Universal / Studio City Station and Chinatown, La?

    Get off the subway at the Pershing Square Station stop, which is closest to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La?

    The first subway from Universal / Studio City Station in Studio City, La to Chinatown, La in Los Angeles is Union Station - North Hollywood. It leaves the Universal / Studio City Station station at 5:07 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La?

    The ride from Universal / Studio City Station to Chinatown, La costs $1.75.