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How to get from Alhambra to Altadena by bus?

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 bus and finally take the 20CW bus from Fair Oaks / California station to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

54min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 260260
Bus - 20CW20CW
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
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / California
    ID 4957
    19 min
  • 6
    Bus - 20CW20CW
    Wait for bus
    20CW
    Lake & Fair Oaks
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
    ID 11978
    22 min
  • 8
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 78, 260 and 20CC

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 bus and finally take the 20CC bus from Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave station to Woodbury Rd & Raymond Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

56min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 260260
Bus - 20CC20CC
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
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Glenarm
    ID 1844
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave
    ID 1850
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 20CC20CC
    Wait for bus
    20CC
    Fair Oaks & Woodbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodbury Rd & Raymond Ave
    ID 163
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    220 yd • 3 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 8.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 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 St & Garfield Ave.

Bus stations close to Alhambra:

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

Public transit stations close to Altadena, Los Angeles

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

Bus stations close to Altadena:

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

Alternative route by bus via 78, 260 and 20CC

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 bus and finally take the 20CC bus from Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave station to Woodbury Rd & Raymond Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

56min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 260260
Bus - 20CC20CC
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
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 260260
    Wait for bus
    260
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Glenarm
    ID 1844
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenarm St & Fair Oaks Ave
    ID 1850
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 20CC20CC
    Wait for bus
    20CC
    Fair Oaks & Woodbury
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodbury Rd & Raymond Ave
    ID 163
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 260, Bus line 20CW.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 260, Bus line 20CC.

  • 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 54 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 54 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 $2.00.

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