The average train between South Pasadena and San Diego takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from South Pasadena to San Diego. 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 South Pasadena and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Pasadena is at 9:37 PM which arrives into San Diego at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station - Metro A-Line and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena to San Diego. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena station and arriving at San Diego station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
South Pasadena to San Diego train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
South Pasadena to San Diego train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Diego station.
The distance between South Pasadena and San Diego is 180.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 57m.