The average train between Pasadena and San Diego State University takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Pasadena to San Diego State University. 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 hourly between Pasadena and San Diego State University. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pasadena is at 9:31 PM which arrives into San Diego State University at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 4h 7m. 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 State University. However, there are services departing from Pasadena station and arriving at San Diego State University station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Pasadena to San Diego State University train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to San Diego State University train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The distance between Pasadena and San Diego State University is 182.2 km. The road distance is 229 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 42m.