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How to get from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena by bus and light rail?

From Hermosa Beach to Pasadena by bus and light rail

To get from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail 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 light rail and finally take the A LINE light rail from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

130min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 232232
Light Rail - C LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Pacific Coast Highway / 16th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast Highway / 16th
    ID 13000003
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Aviation / LAX Station
    ID 80305S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - C LINE
    Wait for light rail
    C LINE
    Norwalk Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station
    ID 80112S
    14 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    69 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena by bus and light rail via 13, 910/950 and A LINE

To get from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 13 bus from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

121min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Bus - 910/950
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St
    ID 13000003
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Artesia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2)
    ID 167002
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 910/950
    Wait for bus
    910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    30 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
    Pomona Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 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 39.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hermosa Beach 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.

Alternative route from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena by bus and light rail via 13, 910/950 and A LINE

To get from Hermosa Beach to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 13 bus from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St station to Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

121min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Bus - 910/950
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pacific Coast Hwy at 16th St
    ID 13000003
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Artesia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center (Bay 2)
    ID 167002
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harbor Gateway Transit Center
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 910/950
    Wait for bus
    910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA / J Line
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa / 7th
    30 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
    Pomona Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Hermosa Beach to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 232, Light Rail line C LINE, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line 910/950, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

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

    The 232 bus line goes from Pacific Coast Highway / 16th station near Hermosa Beach to LAX / Metro Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines till LAX / Metro Transit Center station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    The total travel time between Hermosa Beach and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 2 hr 10 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 Pacific Coast Highway / 16th 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 LAX / Metro Transit Center 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.