What is the cheapest way to get from Alameda to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Alameda to Pasadena is to BART and bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA which costs $55 - $70 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alameda to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Alameda to Pasadena is to fly and tram which takes 4h 3m and costs $340 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Alameda and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Alameda to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Alameda and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Alameda to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Alameda to Pasadena?

The distance between Alameda and Pasadena is 371 miles. The road distance is 371.7 miles.

How do I travel from Alameda to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Alameda to Pasadena without a car is to BART and bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA which takes 8h 22m and costs $55 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Alameda to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Alameda to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Pasadena bus from?

Alameda to Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Alameda to Pasadena train from?

Alameda to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Alameda to Pasadena?

The best way to get from Alameda to Pasadena is to train which takes 12h 32m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Alameda to Pasadena bus arrive?

Alameda to Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Alameda to Pasadena train arrive?

Alameda to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Alameda to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Alameda to Pasadena is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Alameda to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2198+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Alameda to Pasadena - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, BART, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Alameda to Pasadena by plane, tram, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 3m
$343–1,421
Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram
cheapest
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 34m
$39–202
BART, bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus San Jose
8h 22m
$57–66
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 32m
$152–307
Drive 369.6 mi
1. Drive from Alameda to Pasadenacar 369.6 mi
6h 6m
$68–98
Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 38m
$192–668
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 8m
$199–825
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 36m
$507–773
Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
2. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 24m
$254–769
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from Fruitvale to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S / ...
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 22m
$56–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
9h 15m
$60–113

Alameda to Pasadena by train and tram (Amtrak)

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12h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 369.2 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Alameda, Alameda County, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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