How to get from Carson to Altadena by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Carson to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 205 bus from Del Amo / Alvo station to Artesia Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 20CW bus from Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd station to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

122min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 205205
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 20CW20CW
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Del Amo / Alvo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo / Alvo
    ID 17474
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 205205
    Wait for bus
    205
    Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artesia Station
    ID 30014
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Artesia Station
    ID 80110S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Del Mar Station
    ID 80417S
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond Ave & Del Mar Blvd
    ID 4673
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 20CW20CW
    Wait for bus
    20CW
    Lake & Fair Oaks
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
    ID 11978
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 1, A LINE and 20CW

To get from Carson to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 1 bus from Del Amo & Alvo SE station to Del Amo Station Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 20CW bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St station to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

106min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 20CW20CW
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Del Amo & Alvo SE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo & Alvo SE
    ID 2008
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 West Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 4
    ID 4131
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Del Amo Station
    ID 80109S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Memorial Park Station
    ID 80418S
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond Ave & Holly St
    ID 9811
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 20CW20CW
    Wait for bus
    20CW
    Lake & Fair Oaks
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
    ID 11978
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carson to Altadena

The distance between Carson, Los Angeles and Altadena, Los Angeles is approximately 31.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carson to Altadena by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Carson

Carson is located at Carson, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Del Amo & Alvo SE.

Bus stations close to Carson:

  • Del Amo & Alvo SE
  • Del Amo / Alvo
  • Del Amo & Wilmington SW

Public transit stations close to Altadena, Los Angeles

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

Bus stations close to Altadena:

  • Fair Oaks / Montana
  • Fair Oaks Ave & Montana St
  • Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 1, A LINE and 20CW

To get from Carson to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 1 bus from Del Amo & Alvo SE station to Del Amo Station Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A LINE light rail and finally take the 20CW bus from Raymond Ave & Holly St station to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

106min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 20CW20CW
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Del Amo & Alvo SE

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Del Amo & Alvo SE
    ID 2008
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    1 West Del Amo Blvd to Del Amo Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Del Amo Station Bay 4
    ID 4131
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Del Amo Station
    ID 80109S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Memorial Park Station
    ID 80418S
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond Ave & Holly St
    ID 9811
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 20CW20CW
    Wait for bus
    20CW
    Lake & Fair Oaks
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
    ID 11978
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 205, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 20CW.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line A LINE, Bus line 20CW.

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

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

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

    The 205 bus line goes from Del Amo / Alvo station near Carson to Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station station near Altadena in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Carson to Altadena in Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Carson and Altadena in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 205 bus from the Del Amo / Alvo stop near Carson in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Willowbrook / Rosa Parks Station stop, which is closest to Altadena in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Carson to Altadena?

    The ride from Carson to Altadena costs $2.00.

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