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

From Montecito to Pasadena by bus, subway and train

To get from Montecito to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 20 bus from Coast Village & Olive Mill station to Carpinteria & Holly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the A LINE subway from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min.

252min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Coast Village & Olive Mill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Village & Olive Mill
    ID 322
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carpinteria & Holly
    ID 665
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    159 min
  • 7
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Montecito to Pasadena by bus and train

To get from Montecito to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Coast Village & Olive Mill station to Carpinteria & Holly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 487/489 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 487/489487/489
Leaves from Coast Village & Olive Mill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Village & Olive Mill
    ID 322
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carpinteria & Holly
    ID 665
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    159 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montecito to Pasadena

The distance between Montecito, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 114.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montecito to Pasadena by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From Montecito to Pasadena by bus and train

To get from Montecito to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Coast Village & Olive Mill station to Carpinteria & Holly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the 487/489 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Bus - 487/489487/489
Leaves from Coast Village & Olive Mill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coast Village & Olive Mill
    ID 322
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Carpinteria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carpinteria & Holly
    ID 665
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carpinteria Amtrak
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    159 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line 20, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Subway line A LINE.

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

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

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montecito to Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    The 20 bus line goes from Coast Village & Olive Mill station near Montecito to Carpinteria station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Carpinteria station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Montecito and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus, train and subway is about 4 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the Coast Village & Olive Mill stop near Montecito in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montecito and Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the Carpinteria station, which is closest to Pasadena in Los Angeles.