Foothill Transit And Metro Rail
Learn about transferring between Metro Rail and Foothill Transit buses, and see where your connections can take you.
Rail and bus connections work together for you!
We know having options to get around is important to you. That’s why we connect directly to many Metro Rail stations. The Metro A Line parallels Line 187 from Azusa to Pasadena, travels into downtown Los Angeles where you can transfer to other Metro Rail Lines, and then continues all the way to Long Beach. Soon, it will extend past Azusa to Pomona, and eventually to Montclair. Select this map to expand it.
1. Memorial Park Station (some walking required)
The Memorial Park station is on the southeast corner of Memorial Park, by the vibrant Old Pasadena shopping district.
While you’re here, take a play break at the Southern California Children’s Museum or snap selfies at the beautiful Pasadena City Hall. Beat the high score at the Neon Retro Arcade and check out the offerings at The Paseo. Finish up with dinner and a movie at Dog Haus Biergarten and IPIC Theaters.
Connect with Line 187 at Raymond Ave and Walnut St.
Line 187 runs mostly along Colorado Blvd and Huntington Dr, and includes stops at Hastings Ranch Plaza, the Shops at Santa Anita, and Old Town Monrovia.
2. Sierra Madre Villa Station (some walking required)
The Sierra Madre Villa station is just north of the 210 Freeway, close to Kaiser Permanente and plentiful shopping.
While you’re here, enjoy live theatre at A Noise Within or bowl a strike at Bowlero. Get a burger tropical style at Islands Restaurant with a scoop for dessert at Handel's Ice Cream.
Connect with Line 187 at Foothill Blvd and Sierra Madre Villa Ave.
Line 187 runs mostly along Colorado Blvd and Huntington Dr, and includes stops at Hastings Ranch Plaza, the Shops at Santa Anita, and Old Town Monrovia.
3. Arcadia Station
The Arcadia station is on the northwest corner of 1st Ave and Santa Clara St, a short block away from the city’s main commercial area on Huntington Dr and adjacent to the city’s transit plaza.
While you’re here, explore the sights of the sprawling lawn at Arcadia County Park or the tastes of a mole poblano at Villa Catrina. That should give you the energy for rock climbing at Hangar 18 and Santa Anita Hot Yoga. Finish up with a burger at In-N-Out.
Connect with Line 270 at Arcadia Station.
Line 270 takes Foothill Blvd to Monrovia Old Town, then continues south along Myrtle Ave and Peck Rd to El Monte Station, where you can transfer to many other Foothill Transit lines.
4. Monrovia Station (some walking required)
The Monrovia station is northwest of the intersection of Duarte Rd and Myrtle Ave, just west of the historic Santa Fe rail depot.
While you’re here, relax at the Monrovia Station Park, or try a selection of Argentine empanadas at Lord Empanada.
Connect with Line 270 at Myrtle Ave and Pomona Ave.
Line 270 takes Foothill Blvd to Monrovia Old Town, then continues south along Myrtle Ave and Peck Rd to El Monte Station, where you can transfer to many other Foothill Transit lines.
5. Duarte/City of Hope Station
The Duarte/City of Hope Station is located along Duarte Rd, just west of Highland Ave and within a short walk to the City of Hope National Medical Center.
While you’re here, work on your skills at Duarte Skate Park or, if you've got your bike, an entrance to the San Gabriel Valley River Trail is off Duarte Rd opposite the station. And remember that City of Hope is always looking for blood donors!
Connect with Line 272 and Line 861 at Highland Ave and Fasana Rd.
Line 272 extends to the business area of Duarte to the north and brings you south past the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area through the heart of Baldwin Park and into West Covina, where you’ll find the popular shopping destination Plaza West Covina. Line 861 brings you all around Duarte, to the Duarte Target, Walmart, and Best Buy and the beautiful Duarte bike trail that runs right along the foothills.
6. Irwindale Station
The Irwindale station is located east of Irwindale Ave, and is accessed via Avenida Padilla.
While you’re here, enjoy more than just tacos at Señor Esparza Tacos.
Connect with Line 185 at the Irwindale Station stop located at the end of the platform.
Line 185 travels north to Azusa and all the way south to Hacienda Heights and stops at popular destinations like Plaza West Covina, La Puente's city center, the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum, and Puente Hills Mall.
7. Azusa Station
The Azusa Downtown station is located east of Azusa Ave directly adjacent to the historic Santa Fe Depot and the Azusa Intermodal Transit Center.
While you’re here, get a cup of joe at Flo’s Coffee Shop — yes, there really is a Flo’s — or una taza de café at Café Cultura. Then you can browse the books at Azusa City Library or take a dip in the pool at Slauson Park if the weather’s nice.
Connect with Lines 187, 188, and 280 at the Azusa Intermodal Transit Center right next to the station.
Line 187 runs mostly along Colorado Blvd and Huntington Dr, and includes stops at Hastings Ranch Plaza, the Shops at Santa Anita, and Old Town Monrovia. Line 188 continues east along Route 66 through Glendora, San Dimas, and La Verne to Claremont, where you’ll find Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden and Claremont Village, and it ends at Montclair Transit Center, where you can connect to Omnitrans and the Inland Empire. Line 280 heads south through Covina and West Covina to Puente Hills Mall in Industry.
8. APU/Citrus College Station (some walking required)
The APU/Citrus College station is located just northwest of the current terminus of Citrus Ave (north of Foothill Blvd).
While you’re here, take in a performance at the Haugh Performing Arts Center.
Connect with Lines 281, 284, and 488 at Foothill Blvd and Citrus Ave.
Line 281 travels south through Covina and West Covina to Puente Hills Mall, hitting Eastland Center and Plaza West Covina along the way. Line 284 heads east through Glendora before dipping south along San Dimas, then back west to end at Eastland Center. Line 488 parallels Line 281 south to Eastland Center before heading west through West Covina and ending at El Monte Station, where you can transfer to many other Foothill Transit lines.
How do I transfer between Metro rail and Foothill Transit buses?
All you have to do is pay your fare with your TAP card. When you tap your card again at your second boarding (within two and a half hours), you’ll automatically be charged the transfer fee instead of the full fare. You’ll need stored value on your card to pay the transfer fare. Without a TAP card, you’ll have to pay full fare.
Foothill Transit passes are only accepted on our buses*. EZ Transit passes are good for multiple agencies.
*With one exception: you can use your Foothill Transit pass to board the Metro J Line from El Monte Station through downtown Los Angeles with our Silver Streak to Metro J Line program.
