There are 6 ways to get from Gardena to South Pasadena by bus, tram, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Figueroa / Picobus Metro J Line
- Take the tram from Pico Station to South Pasadena Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 1m$3–4Tram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to South Pasadena Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 9m$4Drive 21.7 mi
- Drive from Gardena to South Pasadenacar 21.7 mi
24 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gardena to South Pasadenataxi 21.7 mi
24 min$70–90Line 3 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Redondo Beach & Western Ave to MLK Transit Centerbus 3 / ...
- Take the tram from Compton Station to South Pasadena Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 37mBus, line 258 bus
- Take the bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Cal State LA Busway Stationbus Metro J Line
- Take the bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Mission / Fremontbus 258
1h 48m$3–4
Gardena to South Pasadena by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gardena to South Pasadena is to tram which costs $4 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Gardena to South Pasadena is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Gardena to South Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Harbor Gateway Transit Center and arriving at Mission / Fremont via Cal State La Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Gardena station to South Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Crenshaw C-Line Station and arriving at South Pasadena Station via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Gardena and South Pasadena is 26 miles. The road distance is 21.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gardena to South Pasadena without a car is to bus and tram which takes 1h 1m and costs $3 - $4.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Gardena to South Pasadena, including transfers.
Gardena to South Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Harbor Gateway Transit Center station.
Gardena to South Pasadena train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line.
Gardena to South Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cal State LA Busway Station.
What companies run services between Gardena, CA, USA and South Pasadena, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to South Pasadena Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Mission / Fremont via Cal State LA Busway Station and Cal State La Transit Center in around 1h 48m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Pico Station to South Pasadena Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to South Pasadena Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Compton Station to South Pasadena Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Figueroa / Pico
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Cal State LA Busway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Mission / Fremont
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 310-618-6266
- Website
- Torrance Transit
Bus from Harbor Gateway Transit Center to Figueroa / Pico
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Torrance Transit
- Schedules at
- Routes and Schedules
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students
- $1
- Phone
- (310) 965 8888
- Website
- ridegtrans.com
Bus from Redondo Beach & Western Ave to MLK Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- ridegtrans.com
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Santa Monica Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877.733.3305
- Website
- layellowcab.com
Sunshine-deluxe-transportation
- Phone
- 310-709-8480
- Website
- yelp.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- 310-444-4444
- Website
- santamonicataxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Gardena to South Pasadena train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at South Pasadena Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gardena to South Pasadena is 22 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Gardena to South Pasadena.
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