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

From Riverside to Pasadena by bus, subway and train

To get from Riverside to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway 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 subway from Pomona North Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus, subway and train schedule from Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

141min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 215215
Train - SB LINE
SB LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Lemon @ University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lemon @ University
    ID 8959
    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
    ID 8970
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    10 yd • 1 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
    ID 109
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Pomona North Station
    ID 801103
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    220 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 44 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus, subway and train schedule from Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

164min$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
    ID 8959
    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
    ID 8970
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    10 yd • 1 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
    160 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 58.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside to Pasadena by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Riverside to Pasadena

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Riverside to Pasadena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Riverside) and destination (Pasadena), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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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 44 min. The ride fare is $11.00. The bus, subway and train schedule from Riverside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

164min$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
    ID 8959
    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
    ID 8970
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    San Bernardino - Downtown Metrolink Station
    10 yd • 1 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
    160 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 141 minutes, using Bus line 215, Train line SB LINE, Subway line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 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 subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 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 subway 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 subway?

    The total travel time between Riverside and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 21 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 subway fare from Riverside to Pasadena?

    The ride from Riverside to Pasadena costs $9.00.

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