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 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 36 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Pasadena on the Moovit app.

96min$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 Station
    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
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    210 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 31.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 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.

Subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena

To check the subway schedule from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downtown Santa Monica) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Santa Monica to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Subway line E LINE, 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 36 min.

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

    The E LINE subway line goes from Pico Station station near Downtown Santa Monica in Santa Monica to Sierra Madre Villa station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Sierra Madre Villa 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 36 min.

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

    Get on the E LINE subway from the Pico 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 Sierra Madre Villa 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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