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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to South Pasadena is to BART and bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA which costs $55 - $70 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to South Pasadena is to BART and fly and tram which takes 3h 58m and costs $340 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and South Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to South Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Oakland and South Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Oakland to South Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at South Pasadena Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Oakland to South Pasadena?

The distance between Oakland and South Pasadena is 370 miles. The road distance is 374.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to South Pasadena without a car is to BART and bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA which takes 8h 21m and costs $55 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Oakland to South Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to South Pasadena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oakland to South Pasadena train from?

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

Train or bus from Oakland to South Pasadena?

The best way to get from Oakland to South Pasadena is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs $150 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Oakland to South Pasadena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oakland to South Pasadena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oakland to South Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to South Pasadena is 375 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Oakland to South Pasadena.

Where can I stay near South Pasadena?

There are 2314+ hotels available in South Pasadena.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Oakland to South 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 South Pasadena Stationtram
3h 58m
$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 South Pasadena Stationtram
5h 29m
$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 21m
$57–67
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
12h 24m
$153–308
Drive 372.8 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to South Pasadenacar 372.8 mi
6h 9m
$68–99
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 South Pasadena Stationtram
4h 33m
$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 South Pasadena Stationtram
5h
$199–825
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 South Pasadena Stationtram
5h 35m
$508–774
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 South Pasadena Stationtram
5h 33m
$255–769
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 21m
$56–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
9h 7m
$61–113

Oakland to South Pasadena by train and tram (Amtrak)

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12h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 367.5 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Oakland to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $150–310 and the journey takes 12h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week.

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