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How to get from Grand / 23rd to Pasadena by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Grand / 23rd to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from Figueroa / 23rd station to Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza 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 15 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

75min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Figueroa / 23rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Figueroa / 23rd
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO J LINE 910/950METRO J LINE 910/950
    Wait for bus
    METRO J LINE 910/950
    El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza
    ID 3300
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    320 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

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 45 and A LINE

To get from Grand / 23rd to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 45 bus from Broadway / 21st station to Broadway / College station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Chinatown Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

105min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Broadway / 21st

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 21st
    ID 4768
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Lincoln Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / College
    ID 3429
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    230 yd • 3 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
    29 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 Grand / 23rd to Pasadena

The distance between Grand / 23rd, Los Angeles and Pasadena, Los Angeles is approximately 17.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand / 23rd to Pasadena by bus and 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 Grand / 23rd

Grand / 23rd is located at Grand / 23rd, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is 23rd & Grand Ave..

Bus stations close to Grand / 23rd:

  • 23rd & Grand Ave.
  • 23rd / Grand
  • Grand / 23rd

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

Alternative route by bus and light rail via 45 and A LINE

To get from Grand / 23rd to Pasadena in Los Angeles, take the 45 bus from Broadway / 21st station to Broadway / College station. Next, take the A LINE light rail from Chinatown Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

105min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4545
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Pasadena
Leaves from Broadway / 21st

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway / 21st
    ID 4768
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Lincoln Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway / College
    ID 3429
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Chinatown Station
    ID 80410
    230 yd • 3 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
    29 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 Grand / 23rd to Pasadena?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line METRO J LINE 910/950, Bus line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand / 23rd to Pasadena?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 45, Bus line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand / 23rd and Pasadena?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand / 23rd to Pasadena?

    The METRO J LINE 910/950 bus line goes from Figueroa / 23rd station near Grand / 23rd in Historic South-Central, La to El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand / 23rd to Pasadena by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Grand / 23rd in Historic South-Central, La and Pasadena in Los Angeles by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand / 23rd to get to Pasadena?

    Get on the METRO J LINE 910/950 bus from the Figueroa / 23rd stop near Grand / 23rd in Historic South-Central, La.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand / 23rd and Pasadena?

    Get off the bus at the El Monte Station - Downtown LA J - Line station, which is closest to Pasadena in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Grand / 23rd to Pasadena?

    The ride from Grand / 23rd to Pasadena costs $1.75.

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