Rome2Rio

How to get fromPlaya del Rey to Pasadenaby bus, tram, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Pasadena

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Playa del Rey to 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.

  1. Bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Lax
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 16m
    $34–44

  2. Line 115 bus, line 266 bus via Walnut St & Marengo Ave

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester / Pershing to Firestone / Lakewoodbus bus 115
    2. Take the bus from Lakewood / Firestone to Sierra Madre Villa Stationbus bus 266
    3h 43m
    $4–5

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 38m
    $26–30

  4. Drive  25.6 mi

    1. Drive from Playa del Rey to Pasadenacar car 25.6 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Playa del Rey to Pasadenataxi taxi 25.6 mi
    37 min
    $85–110

  6. Line 115 bus, line 266 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester / Pershing to Firestone / Lakewoodbus bus 115
    2. Take the bus from Lakewood / Firestone to Sierra Madre Villa Stationbus bus 266
    3h 11m
    $5–6

Playa del Rey to Pasadena by bus and tram

Calendar172Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Playa del Rey to Pasadena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Playa del Rey, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester / Pershing to Memorial Park Station via Firestone / Lakewood, Lakewood / Firestone, Sierra Madre Villa Station, and Sierra Madre Villa Station in around 3h 11m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Want to know more about Flixbus?, Need to know: Greyhound, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There