The following directions are offered for convenience. In most cases, the least complex set of directions is offered. Alternative routes are available, including more direct ones. Drivers and others are responsible for selecting the safest and most convenient routing.

Metro Gold Line (light rail): The Allen Avenue station is approximately 4 blocks from the PCC campus. After departing the station and reaching Allen Avenue, turn right and walk south, crossing Walnut Boulevard until you reach Colorado Boulevard. Turn right on Colorado Boulevard and continue until you reach the PCC campus.

Thomas Bros. Map reference: The PCC campus is on Page 566 in grid section C-5.

Online map services**: Pasadena City College is at 1570 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
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Traveling from the San Gabriel Valley

Using the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway):
Take the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway) west to Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn left onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

Using the 10 Freeway (San Bernardino Freeway):
Take the 10 Freeway (San Bernardino Freeway) west to the 605 Freeway north (San Gabriel River Freeway). From the 605 Freeway, take the 210 Freeway west (Foothill Freeway) to Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn left onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

From the 110 Freeway (Pasadena Freeway, north of Downtown LA):
Take the 110 Freeway (Pasadena Freeway) north. Proceed to the end of the 110 Freeway (Pasadena Freeway), which will put you on Arroyo Parkway. Go north on Arroyo Parkway to Del Mar Boulevard. Turn right and continue on Del Mar until you reach the PCC campus at Del Mar & Hill Avenue.

Traveling from the San Fernando Valley and Glendale

Using the 134 Freeway (Ventura Freeway):
Take the 134 Freeway (Ventura Freeway) east to Pasadena, where it becomes the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway) and continue eastbound. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn right onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

Using the 118 Freeway (San Fernando Valley Freeway):
Take the 118 Freeway (San Fernando Valley Freeway) east to the 5 Freeway (Golden State Freeway) south. From the 5 Freeway, take the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway) east to Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn right onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

Traveling from the Santa Monica, West LA, and Mid-City Areas

Using the 10 Freeway (Santa Monica Freeway):
Take the 10 Freeway (Santa Monica Freeway) east to the 110 Freeway (Harbor Freeway) north. Remain on the 110 Freeway as it becomes the Pasadena Freeway and proceed to the end of the 110 Freeway (Pasadena Freeway), which will put you on Arroyo Parkway. Proceed north on Arroyo Parkway to Del Mar Boulevard. Turn right and continue on Del Mar until you reach the PCC campus at Del Mar & Hill Avenue.

Traveling from the USC, South LA, and Harbor Areas

Using the 110 Freeway (Harbor Freeway, south of Downtown LA):
Take the 110 Freeway (Harbor Freeway) north. Continue north on the 110 Freeway through Downtown LA, and remain on the 110 Freeway as it becomes the Pasadena Freeway. Proceed to the end of the 110 Freeway (Pasadena Freeway), which will put you on Arroyo Parkway. Proceed north on Arroyo Parkway to Del Mar Boulevard. Turn right and continue on Del Mar until you reach the PCC campus at Del Mar & Hill Avenue.

Traveling from the LAX Area

Using the 105 Freeway (Century Freeway):
Take the 105 Freeway (Century Freeway) east to the 110 Freeway (Harbor Freeway) north. Continue north on the 110 Freeway through Downtown LA, and remain on the 110 Freeway as it becomes the Pasadena Freeway. Proceed to the end of the 110 Freeway (Pasadena Freeway), which will put you on Arroyo Parkway. Proceed north on Arroyo Parkway to Del Mar Boulevard. Turn right and continue on Del Mar until you reach the PCC campus at Del Mar & Hill Avenue.

Traveling from the Long Beach Area

Using the 710 Freeway (Long Beach Freeway):
Take the 710 Freeway (Long Beach Freeway) north to the 10 Freeway (San Bernardino Freeway) east. From the 10 Freeway, use the Atlantic Boulevard exit and turn left onto Atlantic. Travel north on Atlantic until it becomes Los Robles Boulevard. Continue north on Los Robles until you reach Del Mar Boulevard. Turn right on Del Mar Boulevard and proceed on Del Mar until you reach the PCC campus at Del Mar & Hill Avenue.

Traveling from Orange County and Coastal San Diego County

Using the 5 Freeway (Santa Ana Freeway):
Take the 5 Freeway (Santa Ana Freeway) north to the 605 Freeway (San Gabriel River Freeway) north. From the 605 Freeway, take the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway) west to Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn right onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

Using the 405 Freeway (San Diego Freeway):
Take the 405 (San Diego Freeway) north to the 605 Freeway (San Gabriel River Freeway) north. From the 605 Freeway, take the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway) west to Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn left onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

Using the 57 Freeway (Orange Freeway):
Take the 57 Freeway (Orange Freeway) north to the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway) west to Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn left onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

Please Note: When using either the northbound or southbound 57 Freeway (Orange Freeway), be on the lookout for signs announcing the 60 Freeway to Los Angeles and signs for the 60 Freeway to Pomona. The 60 Freeway shares lanes with the 57 Freeway for about 1 mile between these points so drivers must rely on the signs to determine which lanes are for the 57 Freeway.

Traveling from the San Bernardino Area

Using the 10 Freeway (San Bernardino Freeway):
Take the 10 Freeway (San Bernardino Freeway) west to the 605 Freeway north (San Gabriel River Freeway). From the 605 Freeway, take the 210 Freeway west (Foothill Freeway) to Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn left onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

Using the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway):
Take the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway) west to Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn left onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

Traveling from the Riverside Area

Using the 60 Freeway (Pomona Freeway):
Take the 60 Freeway (Pomona Freeway) west to the 605 Freeway (San Gabriel River Freeway) north. From the 605 Freeway, take the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway) west to Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn left onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

Traveling from the Ventura Area

Using the 101 Freeway (Ventura Freeway):
Take the 101 Freeway (Ventura Freeway) South to the 134 Freeway (Ventura Freeway) East. Stay on the 134 Freeway (Ventura Freeway), as it becomes the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway) east in Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn right onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.

Traveling from Inland San Diego County

Using the 15 Freeway:
Take the 15 Freeway north to the 210 Freeway (Foothill Freeway) west to Pasadena. Use the Hill Avenue exit and turn right onto Hill. Proceed south on Hill Avenue until you reach the PCC campus at Hill & Colorado Boulevard.