Transport advice: LAX to Pasadena ( and back)?

Sasha, this board is focused on Europe. You might try a travel forum for the United States such as Fodor and Lonely Planet offer, or even Trip Advisor.

http://cityofpasadena.net/Transportation/LAX_to_Pasadena/

Thanks, Roberto. That is very helpful and tells me what I need to know.

"...but it is not easy to get from Union Station to LAX."

I would think it is. From Union Station to LAX is a direct bus. I have seen this bus when I was there a few years ago, can't remember the number but saw travelers getting on to go to LAX.

I meant it is not easy to go between LAX and Union Station by rail---it takes several changes. The re is a bus, the FlyAway or something like that. I just wonder if we need to be concerned with traffic delays.

Anytime in LA you should be concerned about traffic delays. If you don't have a delay, consider yourself lucky. My family is in San Diego. My wife's family is in Santa Maria. When I drive between the two, I generally plan to pass through LA at 4 am - because that's the only time of day I can be, mostly, certain of no delays.

MetroLink doesn't apply to you because none of the routes go to or through Pasadena. Use the trip planner features on http://www.metro.net/ to figure out how long it will take to use the gold line, and the schedule on the FlyAway shuttle to estimate the bus route portion. I think you shouldn't be concerned about things you can't control or anticipate, like traffic - it's a waste of energy to worry ahead of time. Just give yourself some contingency time and then don't stress over it. ( used to live in LA for over 20 years and visit often - you'll get through the traffic, so just stick to your plan and you'll do fine)

I would follow the link Roberto sent you - it's the best info out there for the trip you want to make.

Thanks. Not worried or stressed, I just want to be sure we allow enough time when going TO the airport. I think our flight leaves late afternoon but I will check that.