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How to get fromBoston to Pasadenaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Pasadena by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    7h 28m
    $182–523

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $1,034–2,172

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 23h
    $481–917

  4. Drive 2,970.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Pasadenacar car 2,970.4 mi
    47h 54m
    $543–783

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane BOS - BUR
    9h 58m
    $258–946

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane BOS - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    10h 44m
    $216–788

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BOS - ONT
    10h 24m
    $224–813

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOS - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    10h 51m
    $215–490

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $877–1,810

Boston to Pasadena by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,034Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,629.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Memorial Park Station via Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 2d 19h.

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