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How to get from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena by bus?

By bus

To get from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Hill / 5th station to LA Loma / Colorado Layover station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 180 bus and finally take the 187 bus from Colorado Blvd and Garfield Ave E station to Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

130min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Bus - 180180
Bus - 187187
Leaves from Hill / 5th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hill / 5th
    ID 40
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Figueroa - LA Loma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    LA Loma / Colorado Layover
    ID 11267
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colorado / Genevieve
    ID 9324
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 180180
    Wait for bus
    180
    Colorado - Lake
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colorado / Garfield
    ID 1324
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colorado Blvd and Garfield Ave E
    ID 1061
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    Ride to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 125460
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the SS bus from Olive St and 5th St E station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

98min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SSSS
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Olive St and 5th St E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olive St and 5th St E
    ID 2094
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    East: Montclair
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E
    ID 2591
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena

The distance between 6th / Los Angeles, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 6th / Los Angeles

6th / Los Angeles is located at 6th / Los Angeles, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 6th-Main.

Subway stations close to 6th / Los Angeles:

  • 7th Street / Metro Center Station
  • Pershing Square Station

Bus stations close to 6th / Los Angeles:

  • 6th-Main
  • Main St & 6th St
  • 6th / Wall

Funicular stations close to 6th / Los Angeles:

  • Angels Flight Top Station
  • Angels Flight Lower Station

Public transit stations close to Pasadena, Los Angeles

Pasadena is located at Pasadena, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa.

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

  • Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
  • Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave
  • Sierra Madre Villa Ave & Foothill Blvd

By bus and light rail

To get from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the SS bus from Olive St and 5th St E station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

98min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SSSS
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Olive St and 5th St E

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olive St and 5th St E
    ID 2094
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - SSSS
    Wait for bus
    SS
    East: Montclair
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza E
    ID 2591
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pasadena
    Walk to
    Pasadena
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line 180, Bus line 187.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line SS, Bus line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 6th / Los Angeles and Pasadena?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena?

    The 81 bus line goes from Hill / 5th station near 6th / Los Angeles in Downtown, La to Figueroa - LA Loma station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Figueroa - LA Loma station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena by bus?

    The total travel time between 6th / Los Angeles in Downtown, La and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 6th / Los Angeles to get to Pasadena?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Hill / 5th stop near 6th / Los Angeles in Downtown, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 6th / Los Angeles and Pasadena?

    Get off the bus at the Figueroa - LA Loma stop, which is closest to Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena?

    The ride from 6th / Los Angeles to Pasadena costs $2.25.

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