What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Pasadena is to tram which costs $2 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Pasadena is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Los Angeles and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Hill / 1st and arriving at Colorado / Garfield via Colorado / Genevieve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Los Angeles and Pasadena?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Union Station - Metro A-Line station and arriving at Memorial Park Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Pasadena?

The distance between Los Angeles and Pasadena is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.

How do I travel from Los Angeles to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Los Angeles to Pasadena without a car is to tram which takes 24 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Pasadena?

The tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Pasadena bus from?

Los Angeles to Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hill / 1st station.

Where do I catch the Los Angeles to Pasadena train from?

Los Angeles to Pasadena train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Union Station - Metro A-Line.

Where does the Los Angeles to Pasadena bus arrive?

Los Angeles to Pasadena bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at La Loma / Colorado Layover station.

Where does the Los Angeles to Pasadena train arrive?

Los Angeles to Pasadena train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Memorial Park Station.

Can I drive from Los Angeles to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Pasadena is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Los Angeles to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 1738+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Los Angeles to Pasadena - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 81 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Pasadena by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
24 min
$2
Line 81 bus, line 180 bus
1. Take the bus from Hill / 1st to La Loma / Colorado Layoverbus 81
2. Take the bus from Colorado / Genevieve to Colorado / Garfieldbus 180
1h 2m
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Los Angeles to Pasadenataxi 10.3 mi
14 min
$35–45
Drive 10.3 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Pasadenacar 10.3 mi
14 min
$2–3

Los Angeles to Pasadena by tram

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Distance: 9.6 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill / 1st to Colorado / Garfield via La Loma / Colorado Layover and Colorado / Genevieve in around 1h 2m.

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