How to get from Pasadena to Encino by bus and subway?

From Pasadena to Encino by bus and subway

To get from Pasadena to Encino in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the A LINE subway 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 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

123min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 240240
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    30 min
  • 4
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    North Hollywood Station
  • 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

Alternative route from Pasadena to Encino by bus and subway via 487/489, B LINE and 240

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 28 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

148min$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 Station
  • 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 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Encino by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Pasadena to Encino by bus and subway via 487/489, B LINE and 240

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 28 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

148min$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 Station
  • 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 123 minutes, using Subway 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 148 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Subway line B LINE, Bus line 240.

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

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

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Encino in Los Angeles by subway and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Long Beach Station stop, which is closest to Encino in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Pasadena to Encino costs $1.75.

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