How to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena by subway?

From Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena by subway

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the E LINE subway from Downtown Santa Monica station to Pico station. Next, take the A LINE subway 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
Subway - E LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Downtown Santa Monica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Santa Monica
  • 2
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Atlantic Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Pico
    ID 80121S
    43 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
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 7 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Pico Blvd & Bundy Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R10 bus and finally take the A LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $2.70.

117min$2.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Bus - R10R10
Subway - 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
    Pico Blvd & Bundy Dr
    ID PCOBUNEN
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bundy Dr & Pico Blvd
    ID BUNPCOSN
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa St & 7th St (Metro Center Station)
    ID 3097
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    39 min
  • 10
    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 subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 7 bus from 4th SB & Santa Monica Place Co station to Pico Blvd & Bundy Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R10 bus and finally take the A LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $2.70.

117min$2.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 77
Bus - R10R10
Subway - 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
    Pico Blvd & Bundy Dr
    ID PCOBUNEN
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bundy Dr & Pico Blvd
    ID BUNPCOSN
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R10R10
    Wait for bus
    R10
    Downtown Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Figueroa St & 7th St (Metro Center Station)
    ID 3097
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center Station
    ID 80122S
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Subway line E LINE, Subway line A LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line R10, Subway line A LINE.

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

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

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena?

    The E LINE subway line goes from Atlantic Station station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Pico station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Pico station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena by subway?

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

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

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Atlantic Station station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downtown Santa Monica and Pasadena?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena?

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

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