How to get from Los Angeles to Altadena by bus?

From Los Angeles to Altadena by bus

To get from Los Angeles to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 217 bus from Hollywood / Western station to Broadway / Brand station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus 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 14 min. The ride fare is $0.25. The bus schedule from Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altadena on the Moovit app.

74min$0.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 217217
Bus - 501501
Bus - 20CW20CW
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Hollywood / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Western
    ID 2493
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Eagle Rock Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / Brand
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brand & Broadway
    ID 3402
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pasadena via 134 Fwy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond / Holly
    ID 9946
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond Ave & Holly St
    ID 9811
    30 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
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Los Angeles to Altadena by bus via 180 and 660

To get from Los Angeles to Altadena in Los Angeles, take the 180 bus from Hollywood / Western station to Colorado / Fair Oaks station. Next, take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Colorado station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus schedule from Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altadena on the Moovit app.

90min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 180180
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Hollywood / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Western
    ID 2493
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 180180
    Wait for bus
    180
    Pasadena City College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colorado / Fair Oaks
    ID 1323
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Colorado
    ID 11956
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Los Angeles to Altadena

The distance between Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Altadena, Los Angeles is approximately 16.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Los Angeles to Altadena by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Los Angeles to Altadena

To check the bus schedule from Los Angeles to Altadena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Los Angeles) and destination (Altadena), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Los Angeles to Altadena by bus via 180 and 660

To get from Los Angeles to Altadena in Los Angeles, take the 180 bus from Hollywood / Western station to Colorado / Fair Oaks station. Next, take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Colorado station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus schedule from Los Angeles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altadena on the Moovit app.

90min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 180180
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Hollywood / Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Western
    ID 2493
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 180180
    Wait for bus
    180
    Pasadena City College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colorado / Fair Oaks
    ID 1323
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Colorado
    ID 11956
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    10 min
  • 7
    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 Los Angeles to Altadena?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 217, Bus line 501, Bus line 20CW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Los Angeles to Altadena?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 180, Bus line 660.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

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

    The 217 bus line goes from Hollywood / Western station near Los Angeles to Broadway / Brand station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Broadway / Brand station near Altadena in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Los Angeles and Altadena in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 217 bus from the Hollywood / Western stop near Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Broadway / Brand stop, which is closest to Altadena in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Los Angeles to Altadena?

    The ride from Los Angeles to Altadena costs $0.25.

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