There are 4 ways to get from South Pasadena to Little Tokyo by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro A Line
21 min$2Line 258 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Cal State La Transit Centerbus 258
- Take the bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Arcadia / Los Angelesbus 487/489 / ...
34 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Pasadena to Little Tokyotaxi 8.2 mi
11 min$30–40Drive 8.2 mi
- Drive from South Pasadena to Little Tokyocar 8.2 mi
11 min$2–3
South Pasadena to Little Tokyo by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to Little Tokyo is to tram which costs $2 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Little Tokyo is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to Little Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at Arcadia / Los Angeles via Cal State LA Busway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Pasadena Station station and arriving at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between South Pasadena and Little Tokyo is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Little Tokyo without a car is to tram which takes 21 min and costs $2.
The tram from South Pasadena Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
South Pasadena to Little Tokyo bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fair Oaks / Mission station.
South Pasadena to Little Tokyo train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from South Pasadena Station.
South Pasadena to Little Tokyo bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cal State La Transit Center station.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Little Tokyo, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from South Pasadena Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Arcadia / Los Angeles via Cal State La Transit Center and Cal State LA Busway Station in around 34 min.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Cal State La Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Arcadia / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Cal State LA Busway Station to Arcadia / Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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
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
South Pasadena to Little Tokyo train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Little Tokyo / Arts District Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to Little Tokyo is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from South Pasadena to Little Tokyo.
There are 3371+ hotels available in Little Tokyo.





