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

From Pasadena to Fairfax, La by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Pasadena to Fairfax, La 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 217 bus from Hollywood / Highland station to Fairfax / Melrose station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

86min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Subway - B LINE
Bus - 217217
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    240 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
    Hollywood / Highland Station
    ID 80203S
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hollywood / Highland
    ID 104718
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    LA Cienega - Jefferson Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Fairfax / Melrose
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax / Melrose
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pasadena to Fairfax, La by bus

To get from Pasadena to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles, take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to 1st St + Hill St station. Next, take the 10/48 bus from Hill / 1st station to Melrose / Fairfax station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

98min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 10/4810/48
Walk to Fairfax, La
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    70 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
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 1st
    ID 12102
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 10/4810/48
    Wait for bus
    10/48
    West Hollywood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melrose / Fairfax
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fairfax, La
    Walk to
    Fairfax, La
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Fairfax, La

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Fairfax, La, Los Angeles is approximately 25.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Fairfax, La 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 Blvd & Sierra Madre Villa Ave

Public transit stations close to Fairfax, La, Los Angeles

Fairfax, La is located at Fairfax, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Melrose / Crescent Heights.

Subway stations close to Fairfax, La:

  • Hollywood / Highland Station
  • Hollywood / Vine Station

Bus stations close to Fairfax, La:

  • Melrose / Crescent Heights
  • Melrose & Crescent Heights (Westbound)
  • Melrose / Spaulding

From Pasadena to Fairfax, La by bus

To get from Pasadena to Fairfax, La in Los Angeles, take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to 1st St + Hill St station. Next, take the 10/48 bus from Hill / 1st station to Melrose / Fairfax station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

98min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - 10/4810/48
Walk to Fairfax, La
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    70 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
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 1st
    ID 12102
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 10/4810/48
    Wait for bus
    10/48
    West Hollywood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Melrose / Fairfax
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fairfax, La
    Walk to
    Fairfax, La
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pasadena to Fairfax, La?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line B LINE, Bus line 217.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pasadena to Fairfax, La?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Bus line 10/48.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Pasadena and Fairfax, La 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 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Pasadena to Fairfax, La 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 Fairfax, La in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Fairfax, La in Los Angeles by light rail, subway and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Pasadena to Fairfax, La costs $1.75.

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