How to get from Northridge to Pasadena by bus, light rail and train?

From Northridge to Pasadena by bus, light rail and train

To get from Northridge to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the DASH bus from Reseda Blvd & Nordhoff St (Southbound) station to Northridge Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Reseda Blvd & Nordhoff St (Southbound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reseda Blvd & Nordhoff St (Southbound)
    ID 3011
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northridge Metrolink Station
    ID 3000
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northridge
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
    Wait for train
    PACIFIC SURFLINER
    San Diego
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    47 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Northridge to Pasadena by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Northridge to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the 240 bus from Reseda / Nordhoff station to Universal Studios Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the A LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

165min$1.75
Bus - 240240
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Reseda / Nordhoff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Northridge
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Universal Studios Station
    ID 30002
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    170 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    21 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail 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 Northridge to Pasadena

The distance between Northridge, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 43.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northridge to Pasadena by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Northridge

Northridge is located at Northridge, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Reseda Blvd & Nordhoff St (Southbound).

Train stations close to Northridge:

  • Northridge

Bus stations close to Northridge:

  • Reseda Blvd & Nordhoff St (Southbound)
  • Nordhoff / Reseda
  • Reseda / Nordhoff

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 Station.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Sierra Madre Villa Station
  • Sierra Madre Villa / Foothill
  • Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

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From Northridge to Pasadena by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Northridge to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the 240 bus from Reseda / Nordhoff station to Universal Studios Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the A LINE light rail from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

165min$1.75
Bus - 240240
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Reseda / Nordhoff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Northridge
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Universal Studios Station
    ID 30002
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    170 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    21 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail 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 Northridge to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 240, Subway line B LINE, Light Rail line A LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 2 min.

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

    The DASH bus line goes from Reseda Blvd & Nordhoff St (Southbound) station near Northridge to Clockwise station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Clockwise station near Pasadena in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Northridge to Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Northridge and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus, train and light rail is about 2 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the DASH bus from the Reseda Blvd & Nordhoff St (Southbound) stop near Northridge in Los Angeles.

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

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

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