How to get from South Pasadena to Aliso Viejo by bus and train?

From South Pasadena to Aliso Viejo by bus and train

To get from South Pasadena to Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 78 bus from Main / Palm station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 91 bus from Camino Capistrano-Old Mission station to Paseo De Valencia-Alicia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min.

237min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 9191
Walk to Aliso Viejo
Leaves from Main / Palm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Palm
    ID 16075
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    San Juan Capistrano Station/26701 Verdugo St
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Camino Capistrano-Old Mission
    ID 7042
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Laguna Hills Transp Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paseo De Valencia-Alicia
    ID 3943
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aliso Viejo
    Walk to
    Aliso Viejo
    1.99 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Pasadena to Aliso Viejo

The distance between South Pasadena, Los Angeles and Aliso Viejo, Los Angeles is approximately 77.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Pasadena to Aliso Viejo by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Pasadena

South Pasadena is located at South Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington / Marengo.

Bus stations close to South Pasadena:

  • Huntington / Marengo
  • Huntington / Primrose
  • Huntington / Fletcher

Public transit stations close to Aliso Viejo, Los Angeles

Aliso Viejo is located at Aliso Viejo, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alicia-Avila.

Train stations close to Aliso Viejo:

  • Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo Station

Bus stations close to Aliso Viejo:

  • Alicia-Avila
  • Alicia-Federal Loading Dock
  • Alicia-Marketplace South

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Aliso Viejo?

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 91.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Pasadena and Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Pasadena to Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles?

    The 78 bus line goes from Main / Palm station near South Pasadena to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from South Pasadena to Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Pasadena and Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 3 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Pasadena to get to Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Main / Palm stop near South Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Pasadena and Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop, which is closest to Aliso Viejo in Los Angeles.