How to get from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade by bus and subway?

Pasadena to Third Street Promenade - Subway Schedule

The A LINE subway from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Pasadena to Third Street Promenade by bus and subway

To get from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the A LINE subway from Sierra Madre Villa station to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E LINE subway and finally take the 9 bus from 4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station) station to 4th St & Wilshire Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $2.85. The bus and subway schedule from Pasadena may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Third Street Promenade on the Moovit app.

116min$2.85
Walk to subway station
Subway - A LINE
Subway - E LINE
Bus - 99
Walk to Third Street Promenade
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    210 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
    Downtown Santa Monica
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    4th St & Colorado Ave (Downtown SM Station)
    ID 1000
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Pacific Palisades
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th St & Wilshire Blvd
    ID 004WILNN
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Third Street Promenade
    Walk to
    Third Street Promenade
    Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90401
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade

The distance between Pasadena, Santa Monica and Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica is approximately 31.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Santa Monica – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade

To check the bus and subway schedule from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pasadena) and destination (Third Street Promenade), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Subway line A LINE, Subway line E LINE, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct subway between Pasadena and Third Street Promenade?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade?

    The A LINE subway line goes from Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena in Los Angeles to Little Tokyo / Arts District station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Little Tokyo / Arts District station near Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Pasadena in Los Angeles and Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica by subway and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Pasadena to get to Third Street Promenade?

    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 Third Street Promenade?

    Get off the subway at the Little Tokyo / Arts District stop, which is closest to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade?

    The ride from Pasadena to Third Street Promenade costs $2.85.

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