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

From Mid-City to Pasadena by bus and subway

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 subway from Pico station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus and subway schedule from Mid-City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

84min$1.75
Bus - 3030
Subway - 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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mid-City to Pasadena by bus and subway via 7, D LINE and A LINE

To get from Mid-City to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 7 bus from Pico Blvd & San Vicente Blvd station to Western / Wilshire station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D LINE subway and finally take the A LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $1.60. The bus and subway schedule from Mid-City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

79min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Subway - D LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Pico Blvd & San Vicente Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pico Blvd & San Vicente Blvd
    ID 2786
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Wilshire/Western Station D Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wilshire / Western Station
    ID 80216S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    8 min
  • 7
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 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 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mid-City to Pasadena by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Mid-City to Pasadena

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mid-City to Pasadena by bus and subway via 7, D LINE and A LINE

To get from Mid-City to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 7 bus from Pico Blvd & San Vicente Blvd station to Western / Wilshire station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D LINE subway and finally take the A LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $1.60. The bus and subway schedule from Mid-City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

79min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Subway - D LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Pico Blvd & San Vicente Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pico Blvd & San Vicente Blvd
    ID 2786
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Wilshire/Western Station D Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wilshire / Western Station
    ID 80216S
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    8 min
  • 7
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    39 min
  • 9
    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 Mid-City to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 30, Subway line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 7, Subway line D LINE, Subway line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mid-City and Pasadena in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 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 subway 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 subway?

    The total travel time between Mid-City and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus and subway is about 1 hr 24 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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