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How to get fromLos Angeles to Pasadenaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Pasadena by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    4h 55m
    $246–985

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ONT - IAH
    8h 16m
    $169–585

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1100
    36h 38m
    $255–485

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    36h 51m
    $522–1,072

  5. Drive 1,519.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Pasadenacar car 1,519.9 mi
    24h 29m
    $278–401

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ONT - HOU
    5h 35m
    $272–1,149

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGB - HOU
    6h 33m
    $254–1,128

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus, line 900 tram, line 005 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Avebus bus
    3. Take the tram from Theater District Rusk EB to Palm Center Transit Center SBtram tram
    4. Take the bus from Griggs Rd @ Beekman Rd to Allendale Rd @ Allen Genoa Rdbus bus
    7h 36m
    $203–441

Los Angeles to Pasadena by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration36h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,407.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Flagstone Terrace @ Allendale Rd via Ft Worth Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 36h 38m.

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