The average train between Pasadena and East Los Angeles takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is an hourly train service from Pasadena to East Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Pasadena and East Los Angeles. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Pasadena is at 11:51 PM which arrives into East Los Angeles at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Pasadena to East Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Pasadena station and arriving at East Los Angeles station via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Pasadena to East Los Angeles train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Memorial Park Station.
Pasadena to East Los Angeles train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Maravilla Station.
The distance between Pasadena and East Los Angeles is 14 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Maravilla Station via Little Tokyo / Arts District Station in around 45 min.