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How to get from South Gate to Pasadena by bus and light rail?

From South Gate to Pasadena by bus and light rail

To get from South Gate to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK bus from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl station to Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Florence Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $0.75.

93min$0.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARKTHE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl
    ID 140843
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARKTHE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
    Wait for bus
    THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line
    ID 9942
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Florence Station
    ID 80115S
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Gate to Pasadena by bus and light rail via 102 and A LINE

To get from South Gate to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 102 bus from Seville / Santa Ana station to Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Florence Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

88min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 102102
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Seville / Santa Ana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seville / Santa Ana
    ID 6178
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 102102
    Wait for bus
    102
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line
    ID 9942
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Florence Station
    ID 80115S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Gate to Pasadena

The distance between South Gate, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 24.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Gate 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.

Public transit stations close to South Gate

South Gate is located at South Gate, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Seville / Santa Ana.

Bus stations close to South Gate:

  • Seville / Santa Ana
  • Santa Ana / Seville
  • Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl

Public transit stations close to Pasadena, Los Angeles

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

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Foothill Blvd and Santa Paula Ave E
  • Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave
  • Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Alternative route from South Gate to Pasadena by bus and light rail via 102 and A LINE

To get from South Gate to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 102 bus from Seville / Santa Ana station to Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Florence Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

88min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 102102
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Seville / Santa Ana

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seville / Santa Ana
    ID 6178
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 102102
    Wait for bus
    102
    LAX / Metro Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Florence Ave & Metro Blue Line
    ID 9942
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Florence Station
    ID 80115S
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    62 min
  • 7
    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 South Gate to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK, Light Rail line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Gate to Pasadena?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 102, Light Rail line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Gate and Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

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

    The THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK bus line goes from Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl station near South Gate to Loop station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Loop station near Pasadena in Los Angeles

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

    The total travel time between South Gate and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the THE LINK - FLORENCE-FIRESTONE/WALNUT PARK bus from the Santa Ana St & Commercial Pl stop near South Gate in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Loop station, which is closest to Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Gate to Pasadena?

    The ride from South Gate to Pasadena costs $0.75.