How to get from Pasadena to Altadena by bus?

From Pasadena to Altadena by bus

Take one direct bus from Pasadena to Altadena in Los Angeles: take the 31 bus from Foothill Blvd & Sierra Madre Villa Ave station to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $0.75.

35min$0.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3131
Leaves from Foothill Blvd & Sierra Madre Villa Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill Blvd & Sierra Madre Villa Ave
    ID 142108
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    North Fair Oaks
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
    ID 11979
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pasadena to Altadena by bus and light rail

To get from Pasadena to Altadena in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Memorial Park Station station. Next, 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 33 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

33min$2.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 20CW20CW
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Memorial Park Station
    ID 80418S
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond Ave & Holly St
    ID 9811
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 20CW20CW
    Wait for bus
    20CW
    Lake & Fair Oaks
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
    ID 11978
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Altadena

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Altadena, Los Angeles is approximately 7.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena 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 Pasadena

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave
  • Foothill Blvd & Sierra Madre Villa Ave
  • Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Public transit stations close to Altadena, Los Angeles

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

Bus stations close to Altadena:

  • Woodbury Rd & Marengo Ave
  • Fair Oaks / Mountain View
  • Woodbury Rd & Raymond Ave

Related Routes

From Pasadena to Altadena by bus and light rail

To get from Pasadena to Altadena in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Memorial Park Station station. Next, 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 33 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

33min$2.00
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 20CW20CW
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Memorial Park Station
    ID 80418S
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond Ave & Holly St
    ID 9811
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 20CW20CW
    Wait for bus
    20CW
    Lake & Fair Oaks
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
    ID 11978
    15 min
  • 7
    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 Pasadena to Altadena?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 31.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 20CW.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Pasadena to Altadena in Los Angeles in 35 min.

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

    The 31 bus line goes from Foothill Blvd & Sierra Madre Villa Ave station near Pasadena to North Fair Oaks station near Altadena in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Altadena in Los Angeles by bus is about 35 min.

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

    Get on the 31 bus from the Foothill Blvd & Sierra Madre Villa Ave stop near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the North Fair Oaks stop, which is closest to Altadena in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first bus from Pasadena to Altadena in Los Angeles?

    The first bus from Pasadena to Altadena in Los Angeles is Highland Park - Sierra Madre Villa Station. It leaves the Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa stop at 9:30 PM.

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

    The ride from Pasadena to Altadena costs $0.75.

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