How to get from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena by bus and subway?

From Hermosa Beach to Pasadena by bus and subway

To get from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 232 bus from Pacific Coast Highway / 16th station to Aviation / Imperial Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C LINE subway and finally take the A LINE subway from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Hermosa Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

137min$1.75
Bus - 232232
Subway - C LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Pacific Coast Highway / 16th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hermosa Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aviation / Imperial Station
    ID 30011
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Aviation / Imperial Station
    ID 80305S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - C LINE
    Wait for subway
    C LINE
    Norwalk Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    14 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
    69 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hermosa Beach to Pasadena by bus

To get from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 13 bus from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J bus and finally take the 487/489 bus from 6th / Flower station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus and subway schedule from Hermosa Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

133min$1.50
Bus - 1313
Bus - METRO J
Bus - 487/489487/489
Leaves from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hermosa Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Artesia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th / Flower
    ID 15713
    32 min
  • 6
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena

The distance between Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 39.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hermosa Beach 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena

To check the bus and subway schedule from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hermosa Beach) and destination (Pasadena), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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From Hermosa Beach to Pasadena by bus

To get from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 13 bus from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO J bus and finally take the 487/489 bus from 6th / Flower station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The bus and subway schedule from Hermosa Beach may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

133min$1.50
Bus - 1313
Bus - METRO J
Bus - 487/489487/489
Leaves from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hermosa Beach
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Artesia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO J
    Wait for bus
    METRO J
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    6th / Flower
    ID 15713
    32 min
  • 6
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 232, Subway line C LINE, Subway line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line METRO J, Bus line 487/489.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

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

    The 232 bus line goes from LAX / Metro Transit Center station near Hermosa Beach to Aviation / Imperial Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Aviation / Imperial Station station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Hermosa Beach and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 232 bus from the LAX / Metro Transit Center stop near Hermosa Beach in Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena?

    The ride from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena costs $1.75.

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