How to get from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

From Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles by bus and light rail

To get from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Chinatown Station station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE light rail and finally take the WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus from 3rd & Mcdonnell WB station to Olympic / Hendricks station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

53min$2.00
Light Rail - A LINE
Light Rail - E LINE
Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
Walk to East Los Angeles
Leaves from Chinatown Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Chinatown Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    6 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Maravilla Station
    ID 80403S
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd & Mcdonnell WB
    ID 4074
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Wait for bus
    WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Loop
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 1600
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Los Angeles
    Walk to
    East Los Angeles
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles by bus

To get from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles in Los Angeles, take the 45 bus from Broadway / College station to Spring / 9th station. Next, take the 66 bus from 9th / Main station to Olympic / Hendricks station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

65min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Bus - 6666
Walk to East Los Angeles
Leaves from Broadway / College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / College
    ID 11918
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring / 9th
    ID 13977
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th / Main
    ID 1247
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Montebello Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 1600
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Los Angeles
    Walk to
    East Los Angeles
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles

The distance between Chinatown Station, Los Angeles and East Los Angeles, Los Angeles is approximately 9.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles 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 Station

Chinatown Station is located at Chinatown Station, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Chinatown Station.

Subway stations close to Chinatown Station:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Chinatown Station:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown Station:

  • Chinatown Station
  • Nth Alameda St & West College
  • Alameda & College St.

Public transit stations close to East Los Angeles, Los Angeles

East Los Angeles is located at East Los Angeles, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ferguson Dr & Hendricks Ave (EB).

Train stations close to East Los Angeles:

  • Commerce Metrolink Station
  • Montebello/Commerce

Bus stations close to East Los Angeles:

  • Ferguson Dr & Hendricks Ave (EB)
  • Ferguson Dr & Hendricks Ave (WB)
  • Westside Dr & Olympic Blvd

Related Routes

From Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles by bus

To get from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles in Los Angeles, take the 45 bus from Broadway / College station to Spring / 9th station. Next, take the 66 bus from 9th / Main station to Olympic / Hendricks station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

65min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Bus - 6666
Walk to East Los Angeles
Leaves from Broadway / College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / College
    ID 11918
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring / 9th
    ID 13977
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    9th / Main
    ID 1247
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Montebello Metrolink Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 1600
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Los Angeles
    Walk to
    East Los Angeles
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line E LINE, Bus line WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 45, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Chinatown Station and East Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Chinatown Station in Chinatown, La to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Little Tokyo / Arts District station near East Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Chinatown Station in Chinatown, La and East Los Angeles in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Chinatown Station to get to East Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Chinatown Station in Chinatown, La.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Chinatown Station and East Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Little Tokyo / Arts District stop, which is closest to East Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total light rail and bus fare from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles?

    The ride from Chinatown Station to East Los Angeles costs $2.00.