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How to get from Alhambra to Altadena by bus?

From Alhambra to Altadena by bus

To get from Alhambra to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 78 bus from Main / Garfield station to Main / Atlantic station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260/261 bus and finally take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Holly station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

56min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 260/261260/261
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Main / Garfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Garfield
    ID 10091
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main / Atlantic
    ID 16079
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Holly
    25 min
  • 6
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    11 min
  • 8
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alhambra to Altadena by bus via BLUE LINE, 260/261 and 660

To get from Alhambra to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE bus from Garfield Ave & Main St station to Commonwealth Ave & Atlantic Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260/261 bus and finally take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Holly station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

55min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 260/261260/261
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Garfield Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Ave & Main St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for bus
    BLUE LINE
    Cal State Metrolink
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave & Atlantic Blvd
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Commonwealth
    ID 4700
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Holly
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alhambra to Altadena

The distance between Alhambra, Los Angeles and Altadena, Los Angeles is approximately 7.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alhambra to Altadena by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alhambra

Alhambra is located at Alhambra, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Main / Garfield.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

  • Main / Garfield
  • Garfield Ave & Main St
  • Main St & Garfield Ave

Public transit stations close to Altadena, Los Angeles

Altadena is located at Altadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd.

Bus stations close to Altadena:

  • Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
  • Fair Oaks / Tremont
  • Fair Oaks / Woodbury

Alternative route from Alhambra to Altadena by bus via BLUE LINE, 260/261 and 660

To get from Alhambra to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE bus from Garfield Ave & Main St station to Commonwealth Ave & Atlantic Blvd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260/261 bus and finally take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Holly station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

55min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
Bus - 260/261260/261
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Garfield Ave & Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Ave & Main St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - BLUE LINEBLUE LINE
    Wait for bus
    BLUE LINE
    Cal State Metrolink
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave & Atlantic Blvd
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Commonwealth
    ID 4700
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Holly
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alhambra to Altadena?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 260/261, Bus line 660.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alhambra to Altadena?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 260/261, Bus line 660.

  • Is there a direct bus between Alhambra and Altadena in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Alhambra to Altadena in Los Angeles?

    The 78 bus line goes from Main / Garfield station near Alhambra to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near Altadena in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Alhambra to Altadena in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Alhambra and Altadena in Los Angeles by bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Alhambra to get to Altadena in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Main / Garfield stop near Alhambra in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Alhambra and Altadena in Los Angeles?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Alhambra to Altadena?

    The ride from Alhambra to Altadena costs $1.75.