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

By bus and light rail

To get from Chinatown, La to Duarte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 81 bus from Hill / Ord station to Hill / College station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 861 bus from Duarte Rd and Hope Dr E station to Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

64min$2.25
Bus - 8181
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 861861
Walk to Duarte
Leaves from Hill / Ord
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chinatown, La
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / College
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Duarte / City of Hope
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Duarte Rd and Hope Dr E
    ID 1161
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 861861
    Wait for bus
    861
    Duarte Green
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park
    ID 3644
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Duarte
    Walk to
    Duarte
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 81, A LINE and 187

To get from Chinatown, La to Duarte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 81 bus from Hill / Ord station to Hill / College station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 187 bus from Azusa Intermodal Transit Center station to Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

92min$2.25
Bus - 8181
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
Walk to Duarte
Leaves from Hill / Ord
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chinatown, La
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / College
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Azusa Downtown
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Azusa Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 177
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd W
    ID 1786
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Duarte
    Walk to
    Duarte
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown, La to Duarte
The distance between Chinatown, La, Los Angeles and Duarte, Los Angeles is approximately 23.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown, La to Duarte 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 Chinatown, La

Chinatown, La is located at Chinatown, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hill St & Ord St (Northbound).

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:

  • Hill St & Ord St (Northbound)
  • Hill St & Ord St
  • Hill / Ord
Public transit stations close to Duarte, Los Angeles

Duarte is located at Duarte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Encanto Pkwy and Hacienda Dr.

Bus stations close to Duarte:

  • Encanto Pkwy and Hacienda Dr
  • Encanto Pkwy and Encanto Park
  • Royal Oaks Dr and Greenbank Ave
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 81, A LINE and 187

To get from Chinatown, La to Duarte in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 81 bus from Hill / Ord station to Hill / College station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 187 bus from Azusa Intermodal Transit Center station to Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

92min$2.25
Bus - 8181
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 187187
Walk to Duarte
Leaves from Hill / Ord
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chinatown, La
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / College
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Azusa Downtown
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Azusa Intermodal Transit Center
    ID 177
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    West: Pasadena
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Dr and Las Lomas Rd W
    ID 1786
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Duarte
    Walk to
    Duarte
    0.91 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 861.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 187.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chinatown, La and Duarte 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 4 min.

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

    The 81 bus line goes from Figueroa - LA Loma station near Chinatown, La to Hill / College station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Hill / College station near Duarte in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Chinatown, La and Duarte in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 81 bus from the Figueroa - LA Loma stop near Chinatown, La in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hill / College stop, which is closest to Duarte in Los Angeles.

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

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

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