How to get from Pasadena to Watts by bus and light rail?

From Pasadena to Watts by bus and light rail

To get from Pasadena to Watts in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station station. Next, take the DASH bus from 103rd St & Graham Ave (Eastbound) station to Gorman Ave & 103rd St (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.10.

83min$2.10
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - DASHDASH
Walk to Watts
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    103rd Street / Watts Towers Station
    ID 80113S
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    103rd St & Graham Ave (Eastbound)
    ID 5344
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DASHDASH
    Wait for bus
    DASH
    Clockwise
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gorman Ave & 103rd St (Southbound)
    ID 5349
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Watts
    Walk to
    Watts
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pasadena to Watts by bus and light rail via A LINE and 117

To get from Pasadena to Watts in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station station. Next, take the 117 bus from 103rd / Graham station to Grape / 103rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

83min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 117117
Walk to Watts
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    103rd Street / Watts Towers Station
    ID 80113S
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    103rd / Graham
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Lakewood Blvd Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grape / 103rd
    ID 25400009
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Watts
    Walk to
    Watts
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pasadena to Watts

The distance between Pasadena, Los Angeles and Watts, Los Angeles is approximately 25.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pasadena to Watts 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 Pasadena

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

Bus stations close to Pasadena:

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

Public transit stations close to Watts, Los Angeles

Watts is located at Watts, Los Angeles and the nearest public transit station is Gorman Ave & 107th St (Southbound).

Bus stations close to Watts:

  • Gorman Ave & 107th St (Southbound)
  • Weignand Ave & 107th St (Northbound)
  • Gorman Ave & 105th St (Southbound)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Pasadena to Watts by bus and light rail via A LINE and 117

To get from Pasadena to Watts in Los Angeles, take the A LINE light rail from Sierra Madre Villa station to 103rd Street / Watts Towers Station station. Next, take the 117 bus from 103rd / Graham station to Grape / 103rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $1.75.

83min$1.75
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - A LINE
Bus - 117117
Walk to Watts
Leaves from Sierra Madre Villa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Sierra Madre Villa
    ID 80421S
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - A LINE
    Wait for light rail
    A LINE
    Dwtn Long Beach Sta.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    103rd Street / Watts Towers Station
    ID 80113S
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    103rd / Graham
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Lakewood Blvd Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grape / 103rd
    ID 25400009
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to Watts
    Walk to
    Watts
    610 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pasadena to Watts?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line DASH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pasadena to Watts?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Light Rail line A LINE, Bus line 117.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Pasadena and Watts in Los Angeles?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Pasadena to Watts in Los Angeles?

    The A LINE light rail line goes from Sierra Madre Villa station near Pasadena to Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dwtn Long Beach Sta. station near Watts in Los Angeles

  • How long does it take to travel from Pasadena to Watts in Los Angeles by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Pasadena and Watts in Los Angeles by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Pasadena to get to Watts in Los Angeles?

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

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Pasadena and Watts in Los Angeles?

    Get off the light rail at the Dwtn Long Beach Sta. stop, which is closest to Watts in Los Angeles.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Pasadena to Watts?

    The ride from Pasadena to Watts costs $2.10.

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