How to get from Chinatown Station to El Monte by bus and light rail?

From Chinatown Station to El Monte by bus and light rail

To get from Chinatown Station to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Chinatown Station station to Union Station station. Next, take the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

29min$1.75
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
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
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chinatown Station to El Monte by bus and light rail via A LINE and 707

To get from Chinatown Station to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Chinatown Station station to Union Station station. Next, take the 707 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E station to El Monte Station E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min.

33min
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 707707
Walk to El Monte
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
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E
    ID 2591
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to El Monte
    Walk to
    El Monte
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown Station to El Monte

The distance between Chinatown Station, Los Angeles and El Monte, Los Angeles is approximately 12.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown Station to El Monte 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 El Monte, Los Angeles

El Monte is located at El Monte, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Santa Anita Ave. and Ramona Blvd..

Train stations close to El Monte:

  • El Monte Metrolink

Bus stations close to El Monte:

  • Santa Anita Ave. and Ramona Blvd.
  • Santa Anita / Ramona
  • Ramona / Santa Anita

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chinatown Station to El Monte by bus and light rail via A LINE and 707

To get from Chinatown Station to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Chinatown Station station to Union Station station. Next, take the 707 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E station to El Monte Station E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min.

33min
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 707707
Walk to El Monte
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
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E
    ID 2591
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    East:Silver Streak Montclair via Calpoly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station E
    ID 1172
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to El Monte
    Walk to
    El Monte
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown Station to El Monte?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chinatown Station to El Monte?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 707.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Chinatown Station and El Monte?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Chinatown Station to El Monte?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Chinatown Station in Chinatown to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union Station station near El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chinatown Station to El Monte by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Chinatown Station in Chinatown and El Monte in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Chinatown Station to get to El Monte?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Chinatown Station and El Monte?

    Get off the light rail at the Union Station stop, which is closest to El Monte in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Chinatown Station to El Monte?

    The last bus from Chinatown Station in Chinatown to El Monte in Los Angeles is the Metro J Line (Silver) 910/950 line. It leaves the Aliso St and Los Angeles St E stop at 7:38 PM.

  • When is the last train from Chinatown Station to El Monte?

    The last train from Chinatown Station in Chinatown to El Monte in Los Angeles is the San Bernardino Line line. It leaves the Union Station station at 1:40 PM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Chinatown Station to El Monte?

    The ride from Chinatown Station to El Monte costs $1.75.

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