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

From Riverside to Pasadena by bus, light rail and train

To get from Riverside to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 215 bus from Lemon @ University station to San Bernardino Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SB LINE train and finally take the A LINE light rail from Pomona North Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

136min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 215215
Train - SB LINE
SB LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Lemon @ University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon @ University
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Express to Downtown San Bernardino
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Bernardino Transit Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SB LINE
    Wait for train
    SB LINE
    #321| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pomona Metrolink
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pomona North Station
    ID 801103
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Riverside to Pasadena by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Lemon @ University station to San Bernardino Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SB LINE train and finally take the 268 bus from Tyler / Valley station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

165min$11.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 215215
Train - SB LINE
SB LINE
Bus - 268268
Leaves from Lemon @ University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon @ University
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Express to Downtown San Bernardino
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Bernardino Transit Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SB LINE
    Wait for train
    SB LINE
    #321| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Monte Metrolink
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tyler / Valley
    ID 14078126
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 268268
    Wait for bus
    268
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverside to Pasadena

The distance between Riverside, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 58.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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 Riverside

Riverside is located at Riverside, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is University + Lemon.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Riverside
  • Riverside-Downtown Metrolink Station
  • Riverside - Hunter Park / UCR

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • University + Lemon
  • Lemon @ University
  • Lemon + University

Public transit stations close to Pasadena, Los Angeles

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

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Foothill / Santa Paula
  • Foothill Blvd and Santa Paula Ave W
  • Foothill Blvd and Santa Paula Ave E

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From Riverside to Pasadena by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 215 bus from Lemon @ University station to San Bernardino Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SB LINE train and finally take the 268 bus from Tyler / Valley station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

165min$11.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 215215
Train - SB LINE
SB LINE
Bus - 268268
Leaves from Lemon @ University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon @ University
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Express to Downtown San Bernardino
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    San Bernardino Transit Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SB LINE
    Wait for train
    SB LINE
    #321| L.A. Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    El Monte Metrolink
    83 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tyler / Valley
    ID 14078126
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 268268
    Wait for bus
    268
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 215, Train line SB LINE, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 215, Train line SB LINE, Bus line 268.

  • Is there a direct bus between Riverside 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 2 hr 16 min.

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

    The 215 bus line goes from Lemon @ University station near Riverside to Express to Downtown San Bernardino station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Express to Downtown San Bernardino station near Pasadena in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between Riverside and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 215 bus from the Lemon @ University stop near Riverside in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Express to Downtown San Bernardino station, which is closest to Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Riverside to Pasadena costs $9.00.

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