What is the cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Otay Mesa to Pasadena is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Otay Mesa to Pasadena is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Otay Mesa and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Otay Mesa to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Iris Avenue Transit Center and San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Otay Mesa and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Otay Mesa station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Iris Avenue Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via San Diego and Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Otay Mesa to Pasadena?

The distance between Otay Mesa and Pasadena is 155 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.

How do I travel from Otay Mesa to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Otay Mesa to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Otay Mesa to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otay Mesa to Pasadena bus from?

Otay Mesa to Pasadena bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Iris Avenue Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Otay Mesa to Pasadena train from?

Otay Mesa to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Otay Mesa to Pasadena?

The best way to get from Otay Mesa to Pasadena is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 929 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Otay Mesa to Pasadena bus arrive?

Otay Mesa to Pasadena bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at 12th & Imperial Transit Center station.

Where does the Otay Mesa to Pasadena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otay Mesa to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Otay Mesa to Pasadena is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Otay Mesa to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 1737+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Otay Mesa to Pasadena - 5 ways to travel via train, line 929 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Otay Mesa to Pasadena by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, tram, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 18m
$42–106
Drive 140.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Otay Mesa to Pasadenacar 140.7 mi
2h 32m
$26–38
Line 929 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Iris Avenue Transit Center to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus 929 / ...
2. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
5h 59m
$30–52
Line 905 bus, tram, fly
1. Take the bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Iris Avenue Transit Centerbus
2. Take the tram from Iris Avenue Station to America Plaza Stationtram
3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
4. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 49m
$176–589
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Downtown Los Angelesbus San Ysidro
6h 28m
$46–79

Otay Mesa to Pasadena by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.5 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Otay Mesa, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otay Mesa Rd & Cactus Rd to Memorial Park Station via Iris Avenue Transit Center, 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, and Union Station - Metro A-Line in around 5h 59m.

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