Ground Transportation

Foothill Transit

San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys

Foothill Transit services the foothill communities, the San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Valley, and offers express buses to Pasadena and Los Angeles. Base fare (ages 6-61) is $1.25 and TAP cards can be used on all Foothill Transit buses.

Line 187: Azusa - Arcadia - Pasadena

Line 187 is an express route that travels 30 miles (48 km), between Azusa and Pasadena, only stopping at major intersections. Details

Attractions on Route 187:

Old Pasadena

USC Pacific Asia Museum

Playhouse District

South Lake Avenue

Pasadena City College

A Noise Within

Pasadena Playhouse

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Santa Anita Park

Duarte Bike Trail

Hotels on Route 187:

Pasadena Hotel & Pool: last stop is on Colorado Blvd. & Lake Ave., 1 minute walking distance to hotel

Hyatt Place Pasadena: last stop is on Colorado Blvd. & Los Robles Ave., 1 minute walking distance to hotel

Courtyard Marriott Old Pasadena: last stop is on Raymond Ave. & Walnut St., about 4 minutes walking distance to hotel

Residence Inn Marriott Old Pasadena: last stop is on Raymond Ave. & Walnut St., about 4 minutes walking distance to hotel

Westin Pasadena: last stop is on Colorado Blvd. & Los Robles Ave., about 5 minutes walking distance to hotel

Hilton Pasadena: last stop is on Colorado Blvd. & Los Robles Ave., about 6 minutes walking distance to hotel

Hotel Dena: last stop is on Colorado Blvd. & Marengo Ave., about 7 minutes walking distance to hotel

Hotel Le Reve: last stop is on Foothill Blvd. & Sierra Madre Villa Ave., about 8 minutes walking distance to hotel

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UCLA Bruins Football Shuttles

Foothill Transit operates free shuttles between the Rose Bowl and Parsons Corporation in Old Pasadena, these shuttles are activated for all UCLA Bruins' home games during the regular season. Shuttles go directly to the front gates of the stadium with no other stops along the way. Shuttles begin approximately three hours before kick-off and continue until 90 minutes after the final play. Spectators can pay to park in the Parsons parking lot or opt to take Foothill Transit Line 187 to the Raymond & Walnut stop to catch the Foothill Transit Rose Bowl shuttle. Learn more here.

Electric Buses

Foothill Transit was the first transit agency in the United States to put a fast-charge electric bus unto service, it was also the first agency in the country to operate a 100% fast-charge electric bus line (Line 291). As of 2017, 10% of their fleet will run on zero-emissions electric buses, and by 2030 the agency has committed to making their fleet 100% electric. More details.

Bike Racks

All buses feature a bike rack that fits up to two bikes max. Details

Meeting Spaces

Distance From Pasadena Convention Center: 11.3 Miles miles

Foothill Transit

  • Phone: (800) 743-3463