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There are 4 ways to get from Rowland Heights to South Pasadena by bus, car, or taxi

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Line 493 bus, line 258 bus
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1. Take the bus from Colima Rd and Fullerton Rd W to Cal State LA Wbus 493
2. Take the bus from Cal State La Transit Center to Fair Oaks / Montereybus 258
1h 28m
$3–8
Drive 20.6 mi
1. Drive from Rowland Heights to South Pasadenacar 20.6 mi
27 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rowland Heights to South Pasadenataxi 20.6 mi
27 min
$75–95
Line 178 bus, line 70 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Colima Rd and Batson Ave W to El Monte Station Lower Levelbus 178
2. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Atlantic / Floralbus 70
3. Take the bus from Atlantic / Floral to Fair Oaks / Missionbus
2h 55m
$4–8

Rowland Heights to South Pasadena by bus

60Weekly Buses

1h 28mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25.1 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Rowland Heights, CA, USA and South Pasadena, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Colima Rd and Fullerton Rd W to Fair Oaks / Monterey via Cal State LA W and Cal State La Transit Center in around 1h 28m.

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South Pasadena, United States(opens in a new window)

South Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 25,619, up from 24,292 in the 2000 census. It is located in West San Gabriel Valley. It is 3.42 sqmi in area and lies between the much larger city of Pasadena, of which it was once a part, and the metropolis of Los Angeles. South Pasadena is the oldest self-builder of floats in the historic Tournament of Roses Parade.

Things to do in South Pasadena

Grizzly Flats Railroad(Opens in a new window)

The Grizzly Flats Railroad (GFRR) was a 3-foot narrow-gauge heritage railroad owned by Disney animator Ward Kimball at his home in San Gabriel, California. The railroad had 900 ft of track, and was operated from 1942 to 2006. It was the first full-size backyard railroad in the United States.

Angels Flight(Opens in a new window)

Angels Flight is a landmark and historic narrow gauge funicular railway in the Bunker Hill district of Downtown Los Angeles, California. It has two funicular cars, named Olivet and Sinai, that run in opposite directions on a shared cable. The tracks cover a distance of 298   ft over a vertical gain of 96   ft.

Universal Studios Hollywood(Opens in a new window)

Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. About 70% of the studio lies within the unincorporated county island known as Universal City while the rest lies within the city limits of Los Angeles, California. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is "The Entertainment Capital of LA". It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios sets and is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios theme park resorts located across the world.

2008 Universal Studios fire(Opens in a new window)

On June 1, 2008, a fire broke out on the backlot of Universal Studios Hollywood, an American film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. The fire began when a worker used a blowtorch to warm asphalt shingles that were being applied to a facade. The worker left before checking that all spots had cooled, and as a result, a three-alarm fire broke out. Nine firefighters and a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy sustained minor injuries. The fire was extinguished after 24 hours.

Places to stay in South Pasadena

GreenTree Inn & Suites Los Angeles - Alhambra - Pasadena(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Arroyo Vista Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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