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

Chinatown Station to El Monte - Subway Schedule

The A LINE subway from Chinatown Station to El Monte usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 27 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Chinatown Station to El Monte by bus and subway

To get from Chinatown Station to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the A LINE subway from Chinatown Station station to Union Station station. Next, take the EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Chinatown Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to El Monte on the Moovit app.

27min$1.75
Subway - A LINE
Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
Leaves from Chinatown Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Chinatown Station
  • 2
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    Wait for bus
    EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO
    950 - El Monte Station - Downtown La
  • 6
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    15 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 12.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown Station to El Monte by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Chinatown Station to El Monte

To check the bus and subway schedule from Chinatown Station to El Monte using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chinatown Station) and destination (El Monte), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Subway line A LINE, Bus line EL MONTE - HARBOR GATEWAY/SAN PEDRO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Chinatown Station to El Monte?

    The A LINE subway line goes from Union Station near Chinatown Station in Chinatown to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station near El Monte in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Chinatown Station in Chinatown and El Monte in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 27 min.

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

    Get on the A LINE subway from the Union Station near Chinatown Station in Chinatown.

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

    Get off the subway at the Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza 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 El Monte - Harbor Gateway/San Pedro line. It leaves the Aliso St and Los Angeles St E stop at 4:39 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 at 2:38 PM.

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

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

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