What is the cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Del Mar to Pasadena is to line 101 bus and train which costs $16 - $24 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Del Mar to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Del Mar to Pasadena is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Del Mar and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Camino Del Mar & 15th St and arriving at Los Angeles via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Del Mar and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Del Mar station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Amtrak Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Del Mar to Pasadena?

The distance between Del Mar and Pasadena is 114 miles. The road distance is 107.5 miles.

How do I travel from Del Mar to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Del Mar to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Del Mar to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Pasadena bus from?

Del Mar to Pasadena bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Del Mar to Pasadena train from?

Del Mar to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Del Mar to Pasadena?

The best way to get from Del Mar to Pasadena is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Del Mar to Pasadena bus arrive?

Del Mar to Pasadena bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Where does the Del Mar to Pasadena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Del Mar to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar to Pasadena is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Del Mar to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Del Mar to Pasadena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 101 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Del Mar to Pasadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 50m
$34–77
Line 101 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 15th St to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
2. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
4h 43m
$16–24
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 28m
$40–62
Drive 106.8 mi
1. Drive from Del Mar to Pasadenacar 106.8 mi
1h 57m
$20–29

Del Mar to Pasadena by bus, train, and tram (Amtrak)

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3h 50mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.1 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Del Mar, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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