How to get from Pasadena to Santa Monica by subway?

From Pasadena to Santa Monica by subway

To get from Pasadena to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the A LINE subway from Sierra Madre Villa station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Little Tokyo / Arts District station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

104min$1.75
Walk to subway station
Subway - A LINE
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - A LINE
    Wait for subway
    A LINE
    Downtown Long Beach Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Little Tokyo / Arts District
    34 min
  • 4
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pasadena to Santa Monica by bus and subway

To get from Pasadena to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to 1st / Broadway station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Historic Broadway station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

123min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Broadway
    ID 9061
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Historic Broadway
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Santa Monica

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Santa Monica, Los Angeles is approximately 30.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Santa Monica by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Los Angeles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Pasadena to Santa Monica

To check the subway schedule from Pasadena to Santa Monica using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pasadena) and destination (Santa Monica), 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 Pasadena to Santa Monica by bus and subway

To get from Pasadena to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, take the 487/489 bus from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa station to 1st / Broadway station. Next, take the E LINE subway from Historic Broadway station to 17th St / SMC station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.75. The subway schedule from Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Santa Monica on the Moovit app.

123min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 487/489487/489
Subway - E LINE
Walk to Santa Monica
Leaves from Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Foothill / Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 142108
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 487/489487/489
    Wait for bus
    487/489
    Downtown LA - 5th - Beaudry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st / Broadway
    ID 9061
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Historic Broadway
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - E LINE
    Wait for subway
    E LINE
    Downtown Santa Monica Station
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    17th St / SMC
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Santa Monica
    Walk to
    Santa Monica
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Subway line A LINE, Subway line E LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 487/489, Subway line E LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Pasadena and Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Pasadena to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE subway line goes from Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena to Downtown Long Beach Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Long Beach Station station near Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pasadena to Santa Monica in Los Angeles by subway?

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Santa Monica in Los Angeles by subway is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Pasadena to get to Santa Monica in Los Angeles?

    Get on the A LINE subway from the Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena in Los Angeles.

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

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Long Beach Station station, which is closest to Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

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

    The ride from Pasadena to Santa Monica costs $1.75.

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