How to get from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign by bus and subway?

Chinatown to Hollywood Sign - Bus Schedule

The 81 bus from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign runs from 4:53 AM to 11:58 PM, with departures every 10 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Chinatown to Hollywood Sign by bus and subway

To get from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Hills, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 81 bus from Hill / Ord station to Hill / 4th station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the DASH bus from Vine / Hollywood station to Beachwood & Westshire station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.10. The bus and subway schedule from Chinatown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Hollywood Sign on the Moovit app.

69min$2.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Subway - B LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Hollywood Sign
Leaves from Hill / Ord

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / Ord
    ID 12101
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / 4th
    ID 13596
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Pershing Square Station
    ID 80212
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Hollywood / Vine Station
    ID 80204S
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vine / Hollywood
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Northbound
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beachwood & Westshire
    ID 2427
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hollywood Sign
    Walk to
    Hollywood Sign
    3000 Canyon Lake Dr
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign

The distance between Chinatown, Hollywood Hills and Hollywood Sign, Hollywood Hills is approximately 11.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hollywood Hills – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign

To check the bus and subway schedule from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chinatown) and destination (Hollywood Sign), 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 to Hollywood Sign?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 81, Subway line B LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chinatown and Hollywood Sign?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign?

    The 81 bus line goes from Hill / Ord station near Chinatown in Los Angeles to Hill / 4th station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Hill / 4th station near Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Hills.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Chinatown in Los Angeles and Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Hills by bus and subway is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chinatown to get to Hollywood Sign?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Hill / Ord stop near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chinatown and Hollywood Sign?

    Get off the bus at the Hill / 4th stop, which is closest to Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Hills.

  • When is the last subway from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign?

    The last subway from Chinatown in Los Angeles to Hollywood Sign in Hollywood Hills is the Union Station - North Hollywood line. It leaves the Civic Center / Grand Park Station at 3:45 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign?

    The ride from Chinatown to Hollywood Sign costs $2.10.

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