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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Pasadenaby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Pasadena by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 662 bus, train, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oc Fair-Yellow Gate to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 9bus bus 662
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    2h 38m
    $14–27

  2. Line 43 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Harbor-East Shuttle Areabus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus 460
    3h 58m
    $5–6

  3. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line / ...
    3h 33m
    $11–15

  4. Drive 42.8 mi

    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Pasadenacar car 42.8 mi
    55 min
    $8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Costa Mesa to Pasadenataxi taxi 42.8 mi
    55 min
    $150–190

  6. Line 1 bus, bus, line 267 bus

    1. Take the bus from Newport Trans Ctr Dock 5 to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Colorado / Garfieldbus bus 267
    5h 3m
    $6–7

Costa Mesa to Pasadena by bus, train, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 52.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Memorial Park Station via Harbor-East Shuttle Area, Disneyland Employee's Entrance, Figueroa / Pico, and Pico Station in around 3h 58m.

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