How to get from Pasadena to Montecito by bus, subway and train?

From Pasadena to Montecito by bus, subway and train

To get from Pasadena to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line 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 PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 20 bus from Haley & Santa Barbara station to Coast Village & Olive Mill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 10 min.

250min
Walk to subway station
Subway - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Montecito
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
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    154 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haley & Santa Barbara
    ID 427
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast Village & Olive Mill
    ID 322
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pasadena to Montecito by bus and train

To get from Pasadena to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 20 bus from Haley & Santa Barbara station to Coast Village & Olive Mill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min.

275min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Montecito
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
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    154 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haley & Santa Barbara
    ID 427
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast Village & Olive Mill
    ID 322
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Montecito

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Montecito, Los Angeles is approximately 121.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 250 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Montecito by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Pasadena to Montecito by bus and train

To get from Pasadena to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 20 bus from Haley & Santa Barbara station to Coast Village & Olive Mill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min.

275min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Montecito
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
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3301
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Luis Obispo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    154 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haley & Santa Barbara
    ID 427
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coast Village & Olive Mill
    ID 322
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Montecito
    Walk to
    Montecito
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 250 minutes, using Subway line A LINE, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 275 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 10 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Pasadena to Montecito 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 train line and one bus line till Downtown Long Beach Station station near Montecito in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Montecito in Los Angeles by subway, train and bus is about 4 hr 10 min.

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

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

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