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

From Brea to Pasadena by bus, light rail and train

To get from Brea to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 143 bus from Ring-Brea Mall station to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

152min$12.25
Bus - 143143
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Ring-Brea Mall
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brea
  • 2
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    LA Habra-Beach and LA Habra
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4
    ID 1963
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fullerton Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #687| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    39 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Brea to Pasadena by bus

To get from Brea to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 286 bus from Brea Mall station to Pomona Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the 268 bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

172min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 286286
Bus - SSSS
Bus - 268268
Leaves from Brea Mall
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brea Mall
    ID 3060
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 286286
    Wait for bus
    286
    North: Pomona Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pomona Transit Center
    ID 2158
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 268268
    Wait for bus
    268
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 8
    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 Brea to Pasadena
The distance between Brea, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 44.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brea to Pasadena 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 Brea

Brea is located at Brea, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Ring-Brea Mall.

Bus stations close to Brea:

  • Ring-Brea Mall
  • Brea Mall
  • State College-Brea Mall
Public transit stations close to Pasadena, Los Angeles

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Madre Villa Ave & Foothill Blvd.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Sierra Madre Villa Ave & Foothill Blvd
  • Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill
  • Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave

From Brea to Pasadena by bus

To get from Brea to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 286 bus from Brea Mall station to Pomona Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SS bus and finally take the 268 bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

172min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 286286
Bus - SSSS
Bus - 268268
Leaves from Brea Mall
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brea Mall
    ID 3060
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 286286
    Wait for bus
    286
    North: Pomona Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pomona Transit Center
    ID 2158
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    West: Silver Streak Dtla via Cal Poly P
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    El Monte Station
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    El Monte Station - Lower Level
    ID 30020
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 268268
    Wait for bus
    268
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 8
    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 Brea to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 143, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 286, Bus line SS, Bus line 268.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

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

    The 143 bus line goes from LA Habra-Beach and LA Habra station near Brea to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 station near Pasadena in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Brea and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 143 bus from the LA Habra-Beach and LA Habra stop near Brea in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4 station, which is closest to Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus, train and light rail fare from Brea to Pasadena?

    The ride from Brea to Pasadena costs $12.25.

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