How long is the commute from South Pasadena, CA?

Name: Commute and cars in South Pasadena, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in South Pasadena, CA take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

58.9% of workers drive alone to work.

3.6% take public transportation.

0.9% of workers walk to work.

29.9% work from home.

3.1% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 29.9 minutes (±2.0)
Public transportation: 3.6%
Work from home: 29.9%
Households without a car: 3.1%

How people in South Pasadena get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	South Pasadena	Los Angeles County	California	United States
Drove alone	58.9% (±4.2 points)	64.8%	65.7%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.3% (±1.4 points)	9.3%	9.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	3.6% (±1.8 points)	3.9%	2.9%	3.2%
Walked	0.9% (±0.6 points)	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.5% (±0.6 points)	2.5%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	29.9% (±4.1 points)	17.1%	17.2%	15.1%

In South Pasadena, the average commute is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).

It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In South Pasadena, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (3.9%).

It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Los Angeles County, South Pasadena ranks 76 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 393 of 1,076.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in South Pasadena

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	South Pasadena	Los Angeles County	California	United States
No vehicle	3.1% (±1.2 points)	8.9%	7.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	39.3% (±3.8 points)	34.5%	30.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	42.7% (±3.5 points)	34.3%	36.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	14.9% (±2.4 points)	22.3%	25.8%	21.9%

In South Pasadena, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).

It is also lower than in California (7.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in South Pasadena

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Pasadena	Los Angeles County	California	United States
Workers working from home	29.9% (±4.1 points)	17.1% (±0.2 points)	17.2% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.8% (±0.8 points)	96.7% (±0.1 points)	96.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	96.7% (±1.3 points)	93.0% (±0.1 points)	93.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In South Pasadena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Los Angeles County (93.0%).

It is also higher than in California (93.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near South Pasadena

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Pasadena
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
South Pasadena	—	29.9 minutes (±2.0)	—
Alhambra	2.1 mi	30.3 minutes (±1.0)	Not measurably different
San Marino	2.7 mi	26.6 minutes (±2.1)	Lower
San Gabriel	3.5 mi	28.4 minutes (±1.2)	Not measurably different
Pasadena	3.7 mi	26.9 minutes (±0.8)	Lower
San Pasqual	3.7 mi	33.1 minutes (±4.9)	Not measurably different
Monterey Park	4.4 mi	28.4 minutes (±1.0)	Not measurably different
East San Gabriel	4.4 mi	29.9 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different
East Pasadena	4.9 mi	26.4 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Marino, CA (26.6 minutes), Pasadena, CA (26.9 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
67 (tie)	Pico Rivera	30.3 minutes (±1.1)
71	East Los Angeles	30.2 minutes (±0.8)
72 (tie)	Azusa	30.1 minutes (±1.2)
72 (tie)	Monrovia	30.1 minutes (±1.4)
74	Bell	30.0 minutes (±1.1)
75 (tie)	Long Beach	29.9 minutes (±0.5)
75 (tie)	South Pasadena	29.9 minutes (±2.0)
75 (tie)	East San Gabriel	29.9 minutes (±2.0)
78	San Fernando	29.8 minutes (±1.5)
79	Valinda	29.7 minutes (±1.7)
80 (tie)	La Cañada Flintridge	29.5 minutes (±2.6)
80 (tie)	Norwalk	29.5 minutes (±0.8)
82	Bellflower	29.4 minutes (±1.1)

Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about South Pasadena

How long is the average commute in South Pasadena?

Workers who live in South Pasadena, CA take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in South Pasadena without a car?

3.1% of households in South Pasadena have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in South Pasadena?

29.9% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in South Pasadena worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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