What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Pasadena is to BART and bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA which costs $55 - $70 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Pasadena is to BART and fly and tram which takes 4h 6m and costs $340 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Oakland to Pasadena?

The distance between Oakland and Pasadena is 372 miles. The road distance is 373.4 miles.

How do I travel from Oakland to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Pasadena without a car is to BART and bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA which takes 8h 29m and costs $55 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Oakland to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Pasadena bus from?

Oakland to Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oakland station.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Pasadena train from?

Oakland to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train or bus from Oakland to Pasadena?

The best way to get from Oakland to Pasadena is to train which takes 12h 32m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Oakland to Pasadena bus arrive?

Oakland to Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Oakland to Pasadena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Pasadena is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Oakland to Pasadena.

How do I get a train ticket from Oakland to Pasadena?

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Oakland to Pasadena - 11 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, tram, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Oakland to Pasadena by subway, plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
best
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 6m
$344–1,421
Fly Oakland International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram
cheapest
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane OAK - LGB
2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 37m
$40–202
BART, bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus San Jose
8h 29m
$57–67
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 32m
$150–307
Drive 371.2 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Pasadenacar 371.2 mi
6h 6m
$68–98
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 41m
$193–668
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 8m
$199–825
Fly Oakland International Airport to Ontario International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane OAK - ONT
2. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 27m
$255–769
BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway
2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SJC - BUR
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 43m
$508–774
BART, bus
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Josesubway Orange-S
2. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus San Jose
8h 29m
$56–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
9h 15m
$60–112

Oakland to Pasadena by train and tram (Amtrak)

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Distance: 370 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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