How to get from East Los Angeles to Pasadena by bus and subway?

From East Los Angeles to Pasadena by bus and subway

To get from East Los Angeles to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 66 bus from Olympic / Hendricks station to Olympic / Atlantic station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 260/261 bus and finally take the A LINE subway from Del Mar Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

86min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 260/261260/261
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Olympic / Hendricks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 10150
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Wilshire / Western Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Olympic / Atlantic
    ID 10139
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atlantic / Olympic
    ID 4688
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 260/261260/261
    Wait for bus
    260/261
    Pasadena Fair Oaks / Walnut via Atlantic
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fair Oaks / Del Mar
    ID 4959
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Del Mar Station
    ID 80417S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from East Los Angeles to Pasadena by bus and subway via WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK, E LINE and A LINE

To get from East Los Angeles to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus from Olympic / Hendricks station to 3rd St &Mcdonnell Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the A LINE subway from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $0.75.

91min$0.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
Subway - E LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Olympic / Hendricks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 10150
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Wait for bus
    WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St &Mcdonnell Ave
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Maravilla Station
    ID 80403S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    13 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
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Los Angeles to Pasadena

The distance between East Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 16.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Los Angeles to Pasadena by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from East Los Angeles to Pasadena by bus and subway via WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK, E LINE and A LINE

To get from East Los Angeles to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK bus from Olympic / Hendricks station to 3rd St &Mcdonnell Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the A LINE subway from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $0.75.

91min$0.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
Subway - E LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Olympic / Hendricks

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olympic / Hendricks
    ID 10150
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARKWHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Wait for bus
    WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    3rd St &Mcdonnell Ave
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Maravilla Station
    ID 80403S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    13 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
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Los Angeles to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 260/261, Subway line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Los Angeles to Pasadena?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line WHITTIER BOULEVARD/SAYBROOK PARK, Subway line E LINE, Subway line A LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

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

    The 66 bus line goes from Olympic / Hendricks station near East Los Angeles to Wilshire / Western Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Wilshire / Western Station station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between East Los Angeles and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 66 bus from the Olympic / Hendricks stop near East Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wilshire / Western Station station, which is closest to Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from East Los Angeles to Pasadena?

    The ride from East Los Angeles to Pasadena costs $1.75.

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