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How to get from San Fernando to Altadena by bus?

By bus

To get from San Fernando to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 224 bus from Truman / Hubbard station to Lankershim / Magnolia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 20CW bus from Raymond / Union station to Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

124min$2.00
Bus - 224224
Bus - 501501
Bus - 20CW20CW
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Truman / Hubbard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Fernando
  • 2
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lankershim / Magnolia
    ID 3091
    44 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pasadena via 134 Fwy
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond / Union
    ID 2439
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond / Union
    ID 9809
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 20CW20CW
    Wait for bus
    20CW
    Lake & Fair Oaks
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
    ID 11978
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 224, 501 and 660

To get from San Fernando to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 224 bus from Truman / Hubbard station to Lankershim / Magnolia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Walnut station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

129min$1.75
Bus - 224224
Bus - 501501
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Truman / Hubbard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Fernando
  • 2
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lankershim / Magnolia
    ID 3091
    44 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pasadena via 134 Fwy
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St & Fair Oaks Ave
    ID 10261
    41 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
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Fernando to Altadena

The distance between San Fernando, Los Angeles and Altadena, Los Angeles is approximately 29.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Fernando 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 San Fernando

San Fernando is located at San Fernando, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Truman / Hubbard.

Train stations close to San Fernando:

  • Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink

Bus stations close to San Fernando:

  • Truman / Hubbard
  • Hubbard / 1st
  • Hubbard / Frank Modugno

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

Alternative route by bus via 224, 501 and 660

To get from San Fernando to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 224 bus from Truman / Hubbard station to Lankershim / Magnolia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Walnut station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

129min$1.75
Bus - 224224
Bus - 501501
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Truman / Hubbard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Fernando
  • 2
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lankershim / Magnolia
    ID 3091
    44 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pasadena via 134 Fwy
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St & Fair Oaks Ave
    ID 10261
    41 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
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Fernando to Altadena?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 224, Bus line 501, Bus line 20CW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Fernando to Altadena?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 224, Bus line 501, Bus line 660.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

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

    The 224 bus line goes from Universal - Studio City Station station near San Fernando to Lankershim / Magnolia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lankershim / Magnolia station near Altadena in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between San Fernando and Altadena in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 224 bus from the Universal - Studio City Station stop near San Fernando in Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from San Fernando to Altadena?

    The ride from San Fernando to Altadena costs $2.00.

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