The average train between Pasadena and San Diego takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Pasadena to San Diego. 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 day between Pasadena and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Pasadena is at 9:31 PM which arrives into San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pasadena to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Pasadena station and arriving at San Diego station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Pasadena to San Diego train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to San Diego train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between Pasadena and San Diego is 183.5 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m.