The average train between Palo Alto and Pasadena takes 12h and the fastest train takes 11h 55m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Palo Alto to Pasadena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Palo Alto and Pasadena. The earliest departure is at 9:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 9:49 AM which arrives into Pasadena at 9:57 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Pasadena station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
Palo Alto to Pasadena train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Pasadena train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Pasadena is 513.9 km. The road distance is 720 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
