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

From Northridge to Pasadena by bus, subway and train

To get from Northridge to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the DASH bus from Reseda / Nordhoff station to Northridge Metrolink Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PACIFIC SURFLINER train and finally take the A LINE subway from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Northridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DASHDASH
Train - PACIFIC SURFLINERPACIFIC SURFLINER
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Reseda / Nordhoff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reseda / Nordhoff
    ID 4460
    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
    ID 167
    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
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Northridge to Pasadena by bus and subway

To get from Northridge to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 240 bus from Reseda / Nordhoff station to Universal / Studio City Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the A LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus, subway and train schedule from Northridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

158min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Subway - B LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Reseda / Nordhoff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reseda / Nordhoff
    ID 4460
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 30002
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    21 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
    220 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 43.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northridge to Pasadena by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Northridge to Pasadena

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

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From Northridge to Pasadena by bus and subway

To get from Northridge to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 240 bus from Reseda / Nordhoff station to Universal / Studio City Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the A LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The bus, subway and train schedule from Northridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

158min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Subway - B LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Reseda / Nordhoff

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reseda / Nordhoff
    ID 4460
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Universal - Studio City Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 30002
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Universal / Studio City Station
    ID 80202S
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    21 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
    220 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 127 minutes, using Bus line DASH, Train line PACIFIC SURFLINER, Subway line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 240, Subway line B LINE, Subway 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 subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

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

    The DASH bus line goes from Reseda / Nordhoff station near Northridge to Clockwise station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway 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 subway?

    The total travel time between Northridge and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 7 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 / Nordhoff 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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