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

From Pasadena to Glendale by bus and light rail

To get from Pasadena to Glendale 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 Del Mar Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 92 bus from Brand at California station to Brand / Chevy Chase station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

50min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 501501
Bus - 9292
Walk to Glendale
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
    Del Mar Station
    ID 80417S
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond / Del Mar
    ID 501
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    North Hollywood Station via 134 Fwy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brand at California
    ID 11891
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Downtown LA - Main - Olympic
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brand / Chevy Chase
    ID 9040
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Glendale
    Walk to
    Glendale
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pasadena to Glendale by bus and light rail via A LINE and 90

To get from Pasadena to Glendale in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Chinatown Station station. Next, take the 90 bus from Hill / College station to Glendale / Chevy Chase station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

63min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 9090
Walk to Glendale
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
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / College
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glendale / Chevy Chase
    ID 5091
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glendale
    Walk to
    Glendale
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Glendale

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Glendale, Los Angeles is approximately 14.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Glendale 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 Glendale, Los Angeles

Glendale is located at Glendale, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Glendale / Palmer.

Train stations close to Glendale:

  • Glendale Metrolink
  • Glendale Amtrak

Bus stations close to Glendale:

  • Glendale / Palmer
  • Glendale at Palmer
  • Chevy Chase at Glendale

Alternative route from Pasadena to Glendale by bus and light rail via A LINE and 90

To get from Pasadena to Glendale in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to Chinatown Station station. Next, take the 90 bus from Hill / College station to Glendale / Chevy Chase station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

63min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 9090
Walk to Glendale
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
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / College
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North Hollywood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glendale / Chevy Chase
    ID 5091
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glendale
    Walk to
    Glendale
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 501, Bus line 92.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line 90.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Glendale in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 50 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Pasadena to Glendale costs $1.75.

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