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.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Lax
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 17m$34–44Line 115 bus, line 266 bus via Walnut St & Marengo Ave
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester / Pershing to Firestone / Lakewoodbus 115
- Take the bus from Lakewood / Firestone to Sierra Madre Villa Stationbus 266
3h 43m$4–5Tram
- Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 38m$26–30Drive 25.6 mi
- Drive from Playa del Rey to Pasadenacar 25.6 mi
37 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Playa del Rey to Pasadenataxi 25.6 mi
37 min$85–110Line 115 bus, line 266 bus
- Take the bus from Manchester / Pershing to Firestone / Lakewoodbus 115
- Take the bus from Lakewood / Firestone to Sierra Madre Villa Stationbus 266
3h 11m$5–6
Playa del Rey to Pasadena by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Playa del Rey to Pasadena is to line 115 bus and line 266 bus via Walnut St & Marengo Ave which costs $3 - $5 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Playa del Rey to Pasadena is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Playa del Rey to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Manchester / Pershing and arriving at Sierra Madre Villa Station via Lakewood / Firestone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Playa del Rey station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Aviation / Century Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Playa del Rey and Pasadena is 30 miles. The road distance is 25.8 miles.
The best way to get from Playa del Rey to Pasadena without a car is to bus and tram which takes 1h 17m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Playa del Rey to Pasadena, including transfers.
Playa del Rey to Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Manchester / Pershing station.
Playa del Rey to Pasadena train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line.
Playa del Rey to Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Firestone / Lakewood station.
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.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Manchester / Pershing to Firestone / Lakewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Lakewood / Firestone to Sierra Madre Villa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Manchester / Pershing to Firestone / Lakewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Lakewood / Firestone to Sierra Madre Villa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Playa del Rey to Pasadena train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Memorial Park Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Playa del Rey to Pasadena is 26 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Playa del Rey to Pasadena.
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