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How to get from El Sereno to Altadena by bus?

From El Sereno to Altadena by bus

To get from El Sereno to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 258 bus from Cal State LA Transit Center station to Fair Oaks / Spruce station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260/261 bus and finally take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Holly station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from El Sereno may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altadena on the Moovit app.

62min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 258258
Bus - 260/261260/261
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Cal State LA Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cal State LA Transit Center
    ID 708
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 258258
    Wait for bus
    258
    Figueroa - York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Spruce
    ID 1856
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Holly
    ID 3465
    14 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
    11 min
  • 8
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from El Sereno to Altadena by bus via 74, 260/261 and 660

To get from El Sereno to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 74 bus from Cal State LA Transit Center station to Garvey / Atlantic station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260/261 bus and finally take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Holly station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from El Sereno may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altadena on the Moovit app.

70min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Bus - 260/261260/261
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Cal State LA Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cal State LA Transit Center
    ID 708
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Garvey / Atlantic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garvey / Atlantic
    ID 7665
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Garvey
    ID 4704
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Holly
    ID 3465
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from El Sereno to Altadena

The distance between El Sereno, Los Angeles and Altadena, Los Angeles is approximately 10.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from El Sereno 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 El Sereno to Altadena

To check the bus schedule from El Sereno to Altadena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (El Sereno) 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.

Alternative route from El Sereno to Altadena by bus via 74, 260/261 and 660

To get from El Sereno to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 74 bus from Cal State LA Transit Center station to Garvey / Atlantic station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260/261 bus and finally take the 660 bus from Fair Oaks / Holly station to Fair Oaks / Woodbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from El Sereno may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Altadena on the Moovit app.

70min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Bus - 260/261260/261
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from Cal State LA Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cal State LA Transit Center
    ID 708
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Garvey / Atlantic
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garvey / Atlantic
    ID 7665
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Garvey
    ID 4704
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Holly
    ID 3465
    36 min
  • 7
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    Fair Oaks - Loma Alta
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Woodbury
    ID 1487
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from El Sereno to Altadena?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 258, Bus line 260/261, Bus line 660.

  • What is the alternative route to get from El Sereno to Altadena?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 74, Bus line 260/261, Bus line 660.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

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

    The 258 bus line goes from Cal State LA Transit Center station near El Sereno to Figueroa - York station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Figueroa - York station near Altadena in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between El Sereno and Altadena in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 258 bus from the Cal State LA Transit Center stop near El Sereno in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Figueroa - York stop, which is closest to Altadena in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from El Sereno to Altadena?

    The ride from El Sereno to Altadena costs $1.75.