The average train between San Diego and South Pasadena takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from San Diego to South 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 and South 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 South Pasadena at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from San Diego to South Pasadena. However, there are services departing from San Diego station and arriving at South Pasadena station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
San Diego to South Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to South Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
The distance between San Diego and South Pasadena is 180.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m.