The average train between San Francisco and Pasadena takes 12h 52m and the fastest train takes 12h 47m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from San Francisco 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 3 times a week between San Francisco and Pasadena. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 8:55 AM which arrives into Pasadena at 9:42 PM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 12h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at Pasadena station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
San Francisco to Pasadena train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound station.
San Francisco to Pasadena train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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The distance between San Francisco and Pasadena is 557.3 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Memorial Park Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 13h 32m.