How to get from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena by subway?

From Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena by subway

To get from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the E LINE subway from Expo / LA Brea station to Pico Station station. Next, take the A LINE subway from Pico Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Expo / LA Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

76min$1.75
Subway - E LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Expo / LA Brea

Step by Step

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

From Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena by bus and subway

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 subway from Grand / LATTC Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Expo / LA Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

89min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 35/3835/38
Subway - 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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand / LATTC Station
    ID 80120S
    40 yd • 1 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
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    220 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 22.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena

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

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From Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena by bus and subway

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 subway from Grand / LATTC Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Expo / LA Brea may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

89min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 35/3835/38
Subway - 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 subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand / LATTC Station
    ID 80120S
    40 yd • 1 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
    44 min
  • 7
    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 Expo / LA Brea to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, Subway line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 35/38, Subway line A LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Expo / LA Brea in West Adams and Pasadena in Los Angeles by subway is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Atlantic Station station near Expo / LA Brea in West Adams.

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

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

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

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

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