How to get from Downtown to Pasadena by light rail?

From Downtown to Pasadena by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Downtown to Pasadena in Los Angeles: take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

44min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown to Pasadena by bus

Take one direct bus from Downtown to Pasadena in Los Angeles: take the 487/489 bus from Aliso St and Los Angeles St E station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

60min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Leaves from Aliso St and Los Angeles St E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aliso St and Los Angeles St E
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown to Pasadena

The distance between Downtown, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 13.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown to Pasadena by 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 Downtown

Downtown is located at Downtown, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Alameda / Cesar E Chavez.

Subway stations close to Downtown:

  • Civic Center / Grand Park Station

Train stations close to Downtown:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Downtown:

  • Alameda / Cesar E Chavez
  • Cesar E Chavez / Alameda
  • Cesar Chavez Ave & Main St

Public transit stations close to Pasadena, Los Angeles

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

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

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From Downtown to Pasadena by bus

Take one direct bus from Downtown to Pasadena in Los Angeles: take the 487/489 bus from Aliso St and Los Angeles St E station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

60min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Leaves from Aliso St and Los Angeles St E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aliso St and Los Angeles St E
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    52 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 487/489.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown and Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    Yes, there is a direct light rail going from Downtown to Pasadena in Los Angeles in 44 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown to Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Union Station station near Downtown to Pomona Sta. station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown to Pasadena in Los Angeles by light rail?

    The total travel time between Downtown and Pasadena in Los Angeles by light rail is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown to get to Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE light rail from the Union Station station near Downtown in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown and Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Pomona Sta. station, which is closest to Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • When is the first bus from Downtown to Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    The first bus from Downtown to Pasadena in Los Angeles is Metro Express Line. It leaves the Aliso St and Los Angeles St E stop at 12:20 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Downtown to Pasadena?

    The ride from Downtown to Pasadena costs $1.75.

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