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

From Fullerton to Pasadena by bus, light rail and train

To get from Fullerton to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 123 bus from State College-Nutwood station to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2 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 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

117min$11.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 123123
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from State College-Nutwood
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State College-Nutwood
    ID 1945
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Golden West Transp Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2
    ID 8255
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buena Park Metrolink Station
    90 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
    34 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

Alternative route from Fullerton to Pasadena by bus, light rail and train via 26, ORANGE COUNTY LINE and A LINE

To get from Fullerton to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 26 bus from Commonwealth-Nutwood 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 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

112min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Commonwealth-Nutwood
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commonwealth-Nutwood
    ID 1732
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4
    ID 1963
    14 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
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Public transit directions from Fullerton to Pasadena
The distance between Fullerton, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 41.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fullerton 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 Fullerton

Fullerton is located at Fullerton, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Nutwood-State College.

Train stations close to Fullerton:

  • Fullerton Station

Bus stations close to Fullerton:

  • Nutwood-State College
  • State College-Nutwood
  • State College-Dorothy
Public transit stations close to Pasadena, Los Angeles

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Foothill / Halstead.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Foothill / Halstead
  • Foothill / Titley
  • Foothill / Santa Paula
Related Routes

Alternative route from Fullerton to Pasadena by bus, light rail and train via 26, ORANGE COUNTY LINE and A LINE

To get from Fullerton to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 26 bus from Commonwealth-Nutwood 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 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

112min$12.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Commonwealth-Nutwood
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commonwealth-Nutwood
    ID 1732
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Fullerton Park and Ride
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4
    ID 1963
    14 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 123, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fullerton 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 1 hr 57 min.

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

    The 123 bus line goes from State College-Nutwood station near Fullerton to Golden West Transp Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Golden West Transp Center station near Pasadena in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Fullerton and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 123 bus from the State College-Nutwood stop near Fullerton in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Golden West Transp Center station, which is closest to Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Fullerton to Pasadena costs $11.50.

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