Public Transportation and Taxi
For Trips to/from LAX - Pasadena: visit Airport Transportation
Public Transportation in Los Angeles and Pasadena
Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The Metro includes rail and bus lines to get you in and around the Los Angeles area. You can find maps and schedules here. The only metro line that stops in Pasadena is the Line A: It goes from Azusa (east of Pasadena) to Long Beach (south of Pasadena).
For general information about Los Angeles and surrounding public transportation, click here.
Pasadena and surrounding areas. Public transportation in Pasadena is the bus.
It's called Pasadena Transit. The 10 Line stops at Caltech.
The Metro Line A serves Pasadena.
The Foothill Transit line 187 serves Azusa - Arcadia and stops in Pasadena.
Free Metro Pass for Caltech Students, Postdocs, Staff and Faculty: this pass is valid for unlimited rides on all Metro bus and rail lines, as well as many local bus systems including Pasadena Transit. More information about public transportation options and subsidies can be found on the Caltech parking and commuter website.
Caltech/JPL Shuttle is currently on hold.