How to get from South Pasadena to Anaheim by bus and train?

From South Pasadena to Anaheim by bus and train

To get from South Pasadena to Anaheim in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 78 bus from Main / Palm station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 50 bus from Artic - Dock 5 station to Katella-State College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 5050
Walk to Anaheim
Leaves from Main / Palm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Palm
    ID 16075
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Artic - Dock 5
    ID 8365
    160 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Katella-State College
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Anaheim
    Walk to
    Anaheim
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Pasadena to Anaheim by bus and train via 78 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from South Pasadena to Anaheim in Los Angeles, take the 78 bus from Main / Palm station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Anaheim
Leaves from Main / Palm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Palm
    ID 16075
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Anaheim
    Walk to
    Anaheim
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Pasadena to Anaheim

The distance between South Pasadena, Los Angeles and Anaheim, Los Angeles is approximately 39.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Pasadena to Anaheim by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Pasadena

South Pasadena is located at South Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Huntington / Marengo.

Bus stations close to South Pasadena:

  • Huntington / Marengo
  • Huntington / Primrose
  • Huntington / Fletcher

Public transit stations close to Anaheim, Los Angeles

Anaheim is located at Anaheim, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Katella-State College.

Train stations close to Anaheim:

  • Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
  • Orange Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Anaheim:

  • Katella-State College
  • Katella Ns State College
  • State College-Katella

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Pasadena to Anaheim by bus and train via 78 and PACIFIC SURFLINER

To get from South Pasadena to Anaheim in Los Angeles, take the 78 bus from Main / Palm station to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station. Next, take the PACIFIC SURFLINER train from Union Station station to Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Walk to Anaheim
Leaves from Main / Palm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main / Palm
    ID 16075
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Downtown LA - Grand - Venice
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
    ID 683
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Anaheim
    Walk to
    Anaheim
    0.85 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Anaheim?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 50.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Pasadena to Anaheim?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

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

    The 78 bus line goes from Main / Palm station near South Pasadena to Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Downtown LA - Grand - Venice station near Anaheim in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from South Pasadena to Anaheim in Los Angeles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Pasadena and Anaheim in Los Angeles by bus and train is about 2 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Main / Palm stop near South Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown LA - Grand - Venice stop, which is closest to Anaheim in Los Angeles.

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