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

From Orange to Pasadena by bus, light rail and train

To get from Orange to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 50 bus from Katella-Glassell station to Artic - Dock 5 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 120 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

120min$12.50
Bus - 5050
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Katella-Glassell
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Orange
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artic - Dock 5
    ID 8365
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #685| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    53 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

From Orange to Pasadena by bus and train

To get from Orange to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 50 bus from Katella-Glassell station to Artic - Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the 487/489 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

137min$12.50
Bus - 5050
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 487/489487/489
Leaves from Katella-Glassell
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Orange
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artic - Dock 5
    ID 8365
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #685| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Orange to Pasadena
The distance between Orange, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 46.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orange 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 Orange

Orange is located at Orange, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Glassell-Katella.

Train stations close to Orange:

  • Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
  • Orange Metrolink Station

Bus stations close to Orange:

  • Glassell-Katella
  • Katella-Glassell
  • Katella-Manzanita
Public transit stations close to Pasadena, Los Angeles

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Lake.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Sierra Madre Villa Ave & Foothill Blvd
  • Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill
  • Sierra Madre Villa Ave & Colorado Blvd

From Orange to Pasadena by bus and train

To get from Orange to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 50 bus from Katella-Glassell station to Artic - Dock 5 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE COUNTY LINE train and finally take the 487/489 bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

137min$12.50
Bus - 5050
Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
ORANGE COUNTY LINE
Bus - 487/489487/489
Leaves from Katella-Glassell
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Orange
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artic - Dock 5
    ID 8365
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Anaheim-Artic Metrolink Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    Wait for train
    ORANGE COUNTY LINE
    #685| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Orange to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line ORANGE COUNTY LINE, Bus line 487/489.

  • Is there a direct bus between Orange 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 120 min.

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

    The 50 bus line goes from Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach station near Orange to Artic - Dock 5 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Artic - Dock 5 station near Pasadena in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Orange and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the 50 bus from the Long Beach - Cal State Long Beach stop near Orange in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Artic - Dock 5 station, which is closest to Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Orange to Pasadena costs $12.50.

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