How to get from Pasadena to Gardena by bus and light rail?

From Pasadena to Gardena by bus and light rail

To get from Pasadena to Gardena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the 2 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Vermont and Gardena Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

90min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Bus - 22
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
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower / 7th
    ID 3674
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    Harbor Gtwy Tc - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    ID 499
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Kaiser Hospital >> Kaiser Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Vermont and Gardena Blvd
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont and Gardena Blvd
    ID 571
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pasadena to Gardena by bus

To get from Pasadena to Gardena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Grand / 3rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the 2 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Vermont and Gardena Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

100min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Bus - 22
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
    Grand / 3rd
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    San Pedro - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    ID 499
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Kaiser Hospital >> Kaiser Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Vermont and Gardena Blvd
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont and Gardena Blvd
    ID 571
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Gardena

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Gardena, Los Angeles is approximately 30.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Gardena by bus and light rail, 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 Gardena, Los Angeles

Gardena is located at Gardena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Vermont Ave & 168th St.

Bus stations close to Gardena:

  • Vermont Ave & 168th St
  • 163rd St & Vermont
  • Vermont Ave & 163rd St

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From Pasadena to Gardena by bus

To get from Pasadena to Gardena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Grand / 3rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus and finally take the 2 bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station to Vermont and Gardena Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

100min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Bus - 22
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
    Grand / 3rd
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    San Pedro - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    ID 499
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Kaiser Hospital >> Kaiser Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Vermont and Gardena Blvd
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont and Gardena Blvd
    ID 571
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line 2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Pasadena to Gardena 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 2 bus lines till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Gardena in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Gardena in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Pasadena to Gardena?

    The ride from Pasadena to Gardena costs $1.75.

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