The average train between San Diego State University and Pasadena takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from San Diego State University 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 hourly between San Diego State University and Pasadena. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego State University is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Pasadena at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at SDSU Station and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from San Diego State University to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from San Diego State University station and arriving at Pasadena station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
San Diego State University to Pasadena train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
San Diego State University to Pasadena train services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Diego State University and Pasadena is 182.2 km. The road distance is 229 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 47m.