How to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena by light rail?

From Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena by light rail

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the E LINE light rail from Downtown Santa Monica 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 30 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

90min$1.75
Light Rail - E LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 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
    43 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 Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the 7 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Western / Wilshire station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D 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 5 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

125min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Subway - D LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Wilshire/Western Station D Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    59 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 Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    8 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 Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena

The distance between Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 31.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Santa Monica 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 Downtown Santa Monica

Downtown Santa Monica is located at Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 17th St / SMC.

Bus stations close to Downtown Santa Monica:

  • 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station)
  • 5th / Colorado
  • 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co

Public transit stations close to Pasadena, Los Angeles

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Halstead St & Foothill Blvd.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Halstead St & Foothill Blvd
  • Foothill Blvd and Santa Paula Ave W
  • Foothill / Santa Paula

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From Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the 7 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Western / Wilshire station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D 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 5 min. The ride fare is $1.60.

125min$1.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Subway - D LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Wilshire/Western Station D Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western / Wilshire
    59 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 Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    8 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 Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Light Rail line E LINE, Light Rail line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 7, Subway line D LINE, Light Rail line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Downtown Santa Monica and Pasadena?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena?

    The E LINE light rail line goes from Atlantic Sta. station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica 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 Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena by light rail?

    The total travel time between Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica and Pasadena in Los Angeles by light rail is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Downtown Santa Monica to get to Pasadena?

    Get on the E LINE light rail from the Atlantic Sta. station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Downtown Santa Monica 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 Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena?

    The ride from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena costs $1.75.

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