How to get from Mid-City to Pasadena by bus and light rail?

From Mid-City to Pasadena by bus and light rail

To get from Mid-City to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 30 bus from Pico / Mullen station to Pico / Figueroa station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Pico station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

85min$1.75
Bus - 3030
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Pico / Mullen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mid-City
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Downtown La- Little Tokyo-Arts Dist Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pico / Figueroa
    ID 7909
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    160 yd • 2 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
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mid-City to Pasadena by bus

To get from Mid-City to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 30 bus from Pico / Mullen station to Broadway / 1st station. Next, take the 487/489 bus from 1st / Hill station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

105min$1.75
Bus - 3030
Bus - 487/489487/489
Leaves from Pico / Mullen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mid-City
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Downtown La- Little Tokyo-Arts Dist Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / 1st
    ID 9059
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Hill
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mid-City to Pasadena

The distance between Mid-City, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 21.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mid-City 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 Mid-City

Mid-City is located at Mid-City, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Pico & Mullen Ave. (Southbound).

Subway stations close to Mid-City:

  • Wilshire / Western Station

Bus stations close to Mid-City:

  • Pico & Mullen Ave. (Southbound)
  • Pico & Mullen Ave. (Northbound)
  • Pico / Mullen

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

Related Routes

From Mid-City to Pasadena by bus

To get from Mid-City to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 30 bus from Pico / Mullen station to Broadway / 1st station. Next, take the 487/489 bus from 1st / Hill station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

105min$1.75
Bus - 3030
Bus - 487/489487/489
Leaves from Pico / Mullen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mid-City
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Downtown La- Little Tokyo-Arts Dist Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / 1st
    ID 9059
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st / Hill
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mid-City to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 30, Light Rail line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mid-City to Pasadena?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 487/489.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mid-City 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 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mid-City to Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    The 30 bus line goes from Downtown La- Little Tokyo-Arts Dist Sta. station near Mid-City to Pico / Figueroa station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Pico / Figueroa station near Pasadena in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Mid-City to Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Mid-City and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mid-City to get to Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 30 bus from the Downtown La- Little Tokyo-Arts Dist Sta. stop near Mid-City in Los Angeles.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Mid-City to Pasadena?

    The ride from Mid-City to Pasadena costs $1.75.

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