There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Pasadena by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
4h 41m$22–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 48m$40–92Drive 116.6 mi
- Drive from La Jolla to Pasadenacar 116.6 mi
2h 8m$22–31Line 30 bus, fly, tram
- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 27m$172–670Bus via Atlantic / Floral (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
6h 28m$24–43
La Jolla to Pasadena by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Pasadena is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Pasadena is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between La Jolla and Pasadena is 142 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Pasadena without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from La Jolla to Pasadena, including transfers.
La Jolla to Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Pasadena is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
La Jolla to Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Pasadena is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from La Jolla to Pasadena.
There are 1954+ hotels available in Pasadena.