What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Altadena?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Altadena is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Altadena?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Altadena is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Altadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Altadena. However, there are services departing from Hill / 1st and arriving at Lake / Fontanet via Colorado / Genevieve and Lake / Colorado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Altadena?

The distance between Los Angeles and Altadena is 19 miles. The road distance is 13.8 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Altadena without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Altadena without a car is to tram and line 662 bus which takes 1h 11m and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Altadena?

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Los Angeles to Altadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Altadena bus from?

Los Angeles to Altadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hill / 1st station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Altadena bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Altadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at La Loma / Colorado Layover station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Altadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Altadena is 14 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Los Angeles to Altadena.

Where can I stay near Altadena?

There are 1713+ hotels available in Altadena.

Los Angeles to Altadena - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 662 bus, taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Altadena 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, line 662 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Mar Stationtram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from Raymond / Del Mar to Altadena / Lakebus 662
1h 11m
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Altadenataxi 13.7 mi
20 min
$45–60
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Altadenacar 13.7 mi
20 min
$3–4
Line 81 bus, line 180 bus, line 662 bus
1. Take the bus from Hill / 1st to La Loma / Colorado Layoverbus 81
2. Take the bus from Colorado / Genevieve to Colorado / Lakebus 180
3. Take the bus from Lake / Colorado to Lake / Fontanetbus 662
1h 45m
$4–6

Los Angeles to Altadena by tram and bus

475Weekly Services

1h 11mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Altadena.

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Distance: 18.4 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Altadena, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hill / 1st to Lake / Fontanet via La Loma / Colorado Layover, Colorado / Genevieve, Colorado / Lake, and Lake / Colorado in around 1h 45m.

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