How to get from Gardena to Pasadena by bus and light rail?

From Gardena to Pasadena by bus and light rail

To get from Gardena to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 1 bus from Vermont Av at Gardena Bl station to Figueroa St at Harbor Freeway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950 bus and finally take the A LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

100min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Vermont Av at Gardena Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont Av at Gardena Bl
    ID 642051
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harbor Freeway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa St at Harbor Freeway Station
    ID 662133
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Freeway Bus Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gardena to Pasadena by bus and light rail via 3 and A LINE

To get from Gardena to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 3 bus from Gardena Blvd & Vermont Ave station to MLK Transit Center station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Compton Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

111min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Gardena Blvd & Vermont Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gardena Blvd & Vermont Ave
    ID 509
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    South Bay Galleria >> MLK Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    MLK Transit Center
    ID 511
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gardena to Pasadena

The distance between Gardena, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 28.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gardena to Pasadena by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gardena

Gardena is located at Gardena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Vermont and Gardena Blvd.

Bus stations close to Gardena:

  • Vermont and Gardena Blvd
  • Gardena Blvd & Vermont Ave
  • Vermont Av at Gardena Bl

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 Station.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill
  • Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gardena to Pasadena by bus and light rail via 3 and A LINE

To get from Gardena to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 3 bus from Gardena Blvd & Vermont Ave station to MLK Transit Center station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Compton Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $0.00.

111min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Gardena Blvd & Vermont Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gardena Blvd & Vermont Ave
    ID 509
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    South Bay Galleria >> MLK Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    MLK Transit Center
    ID 511
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Compton Station
    ID 80111S
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    76 min
  • 7
    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 Gardena to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line METRO J LINE (SILVER) 910/950, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 3, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

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

    The 1 bus line goes from Vermont Av at Gardena Bl station near Gardena to Harbor Freeway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Harbor Freeway Station station near Pasadena in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Gardena and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Vermont Av at Gardena Bl stop near Gardena in Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and light rail fare from Gardena to Pasadena?

    The ride from Gardena to Pasadena costs $1.00.

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