How to get from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station by bus?

Pasadena to Cal State LA Station - Bus Schedule

The 266 bus from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station runs from 4:19 AM to 9:47 PM, with departures every 15-55 min. The trip takes about 51 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Pasadena to Cal State LA Station by bus

To get from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles, take the 266 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Rosemead / Garibaldi station. Next, take the 487/489 bus from Rosemead / Garibaldi station to Cal State LA Westbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus schedule from Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cal State LA Station on the Moovit app.

51min$1.75
Bus - 266266
Bus - 487/489487/489
Walk to Cal State LA Station
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pasadena
  • 2
    Bus - 266266
    Wait for bus
    266
    Lakewood Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead / Garibaldi
    ID 13065
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown La - 5th - Flower
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cal State LA Westbound
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Cal State LA Station
    Walk to
    Cal State LA Station
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station

The distance between Pasadena, East Los Angeles and Cal State LA Station, East Los Angeles is approximately 11.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station

To check the bus schedule from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pasadena) and destination (Cal State LA Station), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 266, Bus line 487/489.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pasadena and Cal State LA Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station?

    The 266 bus line goes from Rosemead / Garibaldi station near Pasadena in Los Angeles to Cal State LA Westbound station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cal State LA Westbound station near Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station by bus?

    The total travel time between Pasadena in Los Angeles and Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles by bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pasadena to get to Cal State LA Station?

    Get on the 266 bus from the Rosemead / Garibaldi stop near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pasadena and Cal State LA Station?

    Get off the bus at the Cal State LA Westbound stop, which is closest to Cal State LA Station in East Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station?

    The ride from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station costs $1.75.

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