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How to get from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena by light rail?

From Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena by light rail

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Expo / LA Brea station to Pico 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 11 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

71min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Expo / LA Brea
  • 2
    Light Rail - E LINE
    Wait for light rail
    E LINE
    Atlantic Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    20 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Pomona Sta.
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena by bus and light rail

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 35/38 bus from Jefferson / LA Brea station to Grand / Washington station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Grand / LATTC Station 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 35/3835/38
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Jefferson / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson / LA Brea
    ID 7762
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 35/3835/38
    Wait for bus
    35/38
    Washington / Fairfax Transit Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / Washington
    ID 5113
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand / LATTC Station
    ID 80120S
    40 yd • 1 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
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena

The distance between Expo / LA Brea, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 22.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Expo / LA Brea 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 Expo / LA Brea

Expo / LA Brea is located at Expo / LA Brea, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is LA Brea / Jefferson.

Bus stations close to Expo / LA Brea:

  • LA Brea / Jefferson
  • Jefferson / LA Brea
  • LA Brea / Roseland

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
  • Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

From Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena by bus and light rail

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 35/38 bus from Jefferson / LA Brea station to Grand / Washington station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Grand / LATTC Station 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 35/3835/38
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Jefferson / LA Brea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson / LA Brea
    ID 7762
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 35/3835/38
    Wait for bus
    35/38
    Washington / Fairfax Transit Hub
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand / Washington
    ID 5113
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Grand / LATTC Station
    ID 80120S
    40 yd • 1 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
    44 min
  • 7
    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 Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Light Rail line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 35/38, Light Rail line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Expo / LA Brea and Pasadena?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Atlantic Sta. station near Expo / LA Brea in West Adams to Pico station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Pico station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena by light rail?

    The total travel time between Expo / LA Brea in West Adams and Pasadena in Los Angeles by light rail is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Expo / LA Brea to get to Pasadena?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Atlantic Sta. station near Expo / LA Brea in West Adams.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Expo / LA Brea and Pasadena?

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

  • How much is the light rail fare from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena?

    The ride from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena costs $1.75.