The average train between San Diego and Pasadena takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from San Diego 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 day between San Diego and Pasadena. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from San Diego is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Pasadena at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at Pasadena station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
San Diego to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Diego and Pasadena is 183.5 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
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