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How to get from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre by bus?

From Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre by bus

To get from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 162 bus from Sherman Way / Balboa station to North Hollywood Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 187 bus from Raymond Ave and Walnut St station to Rosemead Blvd and Foothill Blvd E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

166min$2.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 162162
Bus - 501501
Bus - 187187
Walk to Sierra Madre
Leaves from Sherman Way / Balboa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sherman Way / Balboa
    ID 6191
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    North Hollywood Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 30001
    47 min
  • 4
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Pasadena via 134 Fwy
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Raymond / Holly
    ID 9946
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Raymond Ave and Walnut St
    ID 2240
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 187187
    Wait for bus
    187
    East: Azusa
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemead Blvd and Foothill Blvd E
    ID 2796
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sierra Madre
    Walk to
    Sierra Madre
    1.23 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the METRO G LINE 901 bus from Balboa Station station to North Hollywood Orange Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

155min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO G LINE 901METRO G LINE 901
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Sierra Madre
Leaves from Balboa Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balboa Station
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO G LINE 901METRO G LINE 901
    Wait for bus
    METRO G LINE 901
    North Hollywood Station G - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Orange Line
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 80201S
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    34 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sierra Madre
    Walk to
    Sierra Madre
    1.77 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre

The distance between Lake Balboa, La, Los Angeles and Sierra Madre, Los Angeles is approximately 33.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre 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 Lake Balboa, La

Lake Balboa, La is located at Lake Balboa, La, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Balboa Blvd & Vanowen St (Nortbound).

Bus stations close to Lake Balboa, La:

  • Balboa Blvd & Vanowen St (Nortbound)
  • Vanowen / Balboa
  • Balboa / Vanowen

Public transit stations close to Sierra Madre, Los Angeles

Sierra Madre is located at Sierra Madre, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Sunnyside & Ramona.

Bus stations close to Sierra Madre:

  • Sunnyside & Ramona
  • Lima & Mariposa
  • Grandview & Sunnyside

From Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre by bus, light rail and subway

To get from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one light rail line: take the METRO G LINE 901 bus from Balboa Station station to North Hollywood Orange Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the B LINE subway and finally take the A LINE light rail from Union Station station to Sierra Madre Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

155min$1.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO G LINE 901METRO G LINE 901
Subway - B LINE
Light Rail - A LINE
Walk to Sierra Madre
Leaves from Balboa Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balboa Station
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO G LINE 901METRO G LINE 901
    Wait for bus
    METRO G LINE 901
    North Hollywood Station G - Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Hollywood Orange Line
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Hollywood Station
    ID 80201S
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - B LINE
    Wait for subway
    B LINE
    Union Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Union Station
    ID 80214S
    34 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    APU / Citrus College Sta.
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sierra Madre
    Walk to
    Sierra Madre
    1.77 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre?

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 162, Bus line 501, Bus line 187.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line METRO G LINE 901, Bus line B LINE, Bus line A LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Balboa, La and Sierra Madre in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles?

    The 162 bus line goes from Sherman Way / Balboa station near Lake Balboa, La to North Hollywood Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North Hollywood Station station near Sierra Madre in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles by bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Balboa, La and Sierra Madre in Los Angeles by bus is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Balboa, La to get to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles?

    Get on the 162 bus from the Sherman Way / Balboa stop near Lake Balboa, La in Los Angeles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Balboa, La and Sierra Madre in Los Angeles?

    Get off the bus at the North Hollywood Station stop, which is closest to Sierra Madre in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre?

    The ride from Lake Balboa, La to Sierra Madre costs $2.25.

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