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How to get from Pacoima, La to Altadena by bus?

By bus

To get from Pacoima, La to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 224 bus from San Fernando / Paxton station to Lankershim / Chandler station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CE549 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 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

91min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 224224
Bus - CE549CE549
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from San Fernando / Paxton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Fernando / Paxton
    ID 14213
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lankershim / Chandler
    ID 159
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - CE549CE549
    Wait for bus
    CE549
    Eastbound
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St & Fair Oaks Ave (Eastbound)
    ID 8519
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Walnut
    50 yd • 1 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
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Altadena
    Walk to
    Altadena
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 224, 501 and 660

To get from Pacoima, La to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 224 bus from San Fernando / Paxton 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 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

116min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 224224
Bus - 501501
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from San Fernando / Paxton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Fernando / Paxton
    ID 14213
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lankershim / Magnolia
    ID 3091
    30 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
    32 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 Pacoima, La to Altadena

The distance between Pacoima, La, Los Angeles and Altadena, Los Angeles is approximately 25.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pacoima, La 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 Pacoima, La

Pacoima, La is located at Pacoima, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is San Fernando / Paxton.

Train stations close to Pacoima, La:

  • Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink

Bus stations close to Pacoima, La:

  • San Fernando / Paxton
  • San Fernando / Desmond
  • Van Nuys / San Fernando

Public transit stations close to Altadena, Los Angeles

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

Bus stations close to Altadena:

  • Fair Oaks Ave & Woodbury Rd
  • Fair Oaks / Woodbury
  • Woodbury Rd & Raymond Ave

Alternative route by bus via 224, 501 and 660

To get from Pacoima, La to Altadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 224 bus from San Fernando / Paxton 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 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

116min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 224224
Bus - 501501
Bus - 660660
Walk to Altadena
Leaves from San Fernando / Paxton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    San Fernando / Paxton
    ID 14213
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 224224
    Wait for bus
    224
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lankershim / Magnolia
    ID 3091
    30 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
    32 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 Pacoima, La to Altadena?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 224, Bus line CE549, Bus line 660.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pacoima, La to Altadena?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 224, Bus line 501, Bus line 660.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Pacoima, La and Altadena in Los Angeles by bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 224 bus from the San Fernando / Paxton stop near Pacoima, La in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Universal - Studio City Station stop, which is closest to Altadena in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Pacoima, La to Altadena?

    The ride from Pacoima, La to Altadena costs $4.75.

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