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

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 METRO J bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 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.

28min$1.75
Subway - A LINE
Bus - METRO J
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
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    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

From Chinatown Station to El Monte by bus

To get from Chinatown Station to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the DASH B bus from Alameda St & College St station to Los Angeles St & Temple St station. Next, take the METRO J bus from Aliso St and Los Angeles St E station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $0.85. 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.

33min$0.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASH BDASH B
Bus - METRO J
Leaves from Alameda St & College St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda St & College St
    ID 6020
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASH BDASH B
    Wait for bus
    DASH B
    Olive St & 7th St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles St & Temple St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aliso St and Los Angeles St E
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    19 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 28 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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From Chinatown Station to El Monte by bus

To get from Chinatown Station to El Monte in Los Angeles, take the DASH B bus from Alameda St & College St station to Los Angeles St & Temple St station. Next, take the METRO J bus from Aliso St and Los Angeles St E station to El Monte Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $0.85. 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.

33min$0.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASH BDASH B
Bus - METRO J
Leaves from Alameda St & College St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alameda St & College St
    ID 6020
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASH BDASH B
    Wait for bus
    DASH B
    Olive St & 7th St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Los Angeles St & Temple St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aliso St and Los Angeles St E
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station El Monte Station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    19 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 28 minutes, using Subway line A LINE, Bus line METRO J.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line DASH B, Bus line METRO J.

  • 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 28 min.

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

    The A LINE subway line goes from Downtown Long Beach Station 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 subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Chinatown Station in Chinatown and El Monte in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 28 min.

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

    Get on the A LINE subway from the Downtown Long Beach Station 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 stop, which is closest to El Monte in Los Angeles.

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

    The first bus from Chinatown Station in Chinatown to El Monte in Los Angeles is El Monte - Harbor Gateway/San Pedro. It leaves the Aliso St and Los Angeles St E stop at 5:19 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 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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