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

From Pasadena to Montecito by bus, light rail and train

To get from Pasadena to Montecito in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train 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 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 11 min.

251min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 2020
Walk to Montecito
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
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    Goleta
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    157 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 • 13 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 Arcadia and Los Angeles St W 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 32 min.

272min
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
    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
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    43 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
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    157 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 • 13 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 121.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Montecito by bus, light rail and train, 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 Montecito, Los Angeles

Montecito is located at Montecito, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Hot Springs & East Valley.

Bus stations close to Montecito:

  • Hot Springs & East Valley
  • East Valley & Hot Springs
  • San Ysidro & Sinaloa

Related Routes

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 Arcadia and Los Angeles St W 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 32 min.

272min
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
    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
    Arcadia and Los Angeles St W
    43 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
    Goleta
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Santa Barbara
    157 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 • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line A LINE, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Bus line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Bus line 20.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Pasadena to Montecito 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 train line and one bus line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Montecito in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Montecito in Los Angeles by light rail, train and bus is about 4 hr 11 min.

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

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

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