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 35 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.

95min$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
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    210 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 one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 720 bus from 5th / Colorado station to Wilshire / Fairfax station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D LINE subway and finally take the A LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 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.

126min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 720720
Subway - D LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from 5th / Colorado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Downtown LA - 6th - Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire / Fairfax
    ID 8394
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wilshire / Fairfax Station
    ID 80230
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    39 min
  • 9
    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 95 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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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 one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 720 bus from 5th / Colorado station to Wilshire / Fairfax station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D LINE subway and finally take the A LINE subway from 7th Street / Metro Center station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 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.

126min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 720720
Subway - D LINE
Subway - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from 5th / Colorado

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th / Colorado
    ID 3033
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 720720
    Wait for bus
    720
    Downtown LA - 6th - Central
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilshire / Fairfax
    ID 8394
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wilshire / Fairfax Station
    ID 80230
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - D LINE
    Wait for subway
    D LINE
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    7th Street / Metro Center
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Pomona Station
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    210 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 95 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 126 minutes, using Bus line 720, Subway line D 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 35 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 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 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 35 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 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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