How to get from Pasadena to Encino by bus, light rail and subway?

From Pasadena to Encino by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Pasadena to Encino in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line: take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the 240 bus from Universal Studios Station station to Ventura / White Oak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

124min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 240240
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    30 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Universal Studios Station
    ID 30002
    170 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Northridge - Reseda - Devonshire
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ventura / White Oak
    Ride to bus station
    Ventura / White Oak
    ID 15406
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pasadena to Encino by bus and subway

To get from Pasadena to Encino in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to 1st St + Hill St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the 240 bus from Universal Studios Station station to Ventura / White Oak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

149min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 240240
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Universal Studios Station
    ID 30002
    170 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Northridge - Reseda - Devonshire
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Ventura / White Oak
    Ride to bus station
    Ventura / White Oak
    ID 15406
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Encino

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Encino, Los Angeles is approximately 35.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Encino by bus, light rail and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Pasadena

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill
  • Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave
  • Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Public transit stations close to Encino, Los Angeles

Encino is located at Encino, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ventura / Zelzah.

Bus stations close to Encino:

  • Ventura / Zelzah
  • Zelzah / Ventura
  • Ventura / Newcastle

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From Pasadena to Encino by bus and subway

To get from Pasadena to Encino in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to 1st St + Hill St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the 240 bus from Universal Studios Station station to Ventura / White Oak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

149min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 240240
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St + Hill St
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Civic Center / Grand Park Station
    ID 80213S
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Universal Studios Station
    ID 30002
    170 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Northridge - Reseda - Devonshire
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Ventura / White Oak
    Ride to bus station
    Ventura / White Oak
    ID 15406
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pasadena to Encino?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Subway line B LINE, Bus line 240.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pasadena to Encino?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Subway line B LINE, Bus line 240.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Pasadena and Encino in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Pasadena to Encino in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Encino in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Pasadena to Encino in Los Angeles by light rail, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Encino in Los Angeles by light rail, subway and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Pasadena to get to Encino in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Pasadena and Encino in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. stop, which is closest to Encino in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total light rail, subway and bus fare from Pasadena to Encino?

    The ride from Pasadena to Encino costs $1.75.

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