How to get from Chinatown to Santa Monica by bus and subway?

From Chinatown to Santa Monica by bus and subway

To get from Chinatown to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 90 bus from Hill / Ord station to Hill / 1st station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Historic Broadway station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Chinatown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

64min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9090
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
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 - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Downtown LA
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill / 1st
    ID 5133
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Historic Broadway
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chinatown to Santa Monica by bus and subway via 81 and E LINE

To get from Chinatown to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 81 bus from Hill / Ord station to Hill / 1st station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Historic Broadway station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Chinatown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

70min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
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 / 1st
    ID 5133
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Historic Broadway
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown to Santa Monica

The distance between Chinatown, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 16.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown to Santa Monica 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 to Santa Monica

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chinatown to Santa Monica by bus and subway via 81 and E LINE

To get from Chinatown to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 81 bus from Hill / Ord station to Hill / 1st station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Historic Broadway station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Chinatown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

70min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
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 / 1st
    ID 5133
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Historic Broadway
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chinatown to Santa Monica?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 90, Subway line E LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chinatown to Santa Monica?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 81, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chinatown and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chinatown to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The 90 bus line goes from Hill / Ord station near Chinatown to Downtown LA station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown LA station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chinatown to Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Chinatown and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chinatown to get to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 90 bus from the Hill / Ord stop near Chinatown in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chinatown and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • When is the last bus from Chinatown to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The last bus from Chinatown to Santa Monica in Los Angeles is the Downtown LA - Santa Monica line. It leaves the Cesar E Chavez / Broadway stop at 7:49 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Chinatown to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The first subway from Chinatown to Santa Monica in Los Angeles is East Los Angeles - Santa Monica. It leaves the Historic Broadway station at 5:35 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chinatown to Santa Monica?

    The ride from Chinatown to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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