How to get fromPasadena to Cal State LA Stationby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena to Cal State LA Station by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 258 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fremont / Huntington to Cal State La Transit Centerbus 258
21 min
$1–2
Tram, line 74 bus
1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Little Tokyo / Arts District Stationtram Metro A Line
2. Take the bus from 1st / Alameda to Eastern / Ramonabus 74
1h 17m
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pasadena to Cal State LA Stationtaxi 14 mi
17 min
$45–60
Drive 14 mi
1. Drive from Pasadena to Cal State LA Stationcar 14 mi
17 min
$3–4

Pasadena to Cal State LA Station by bus and foot

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21 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.5 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Cal State LA Station, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Fremont / Huntington to Cal State La Transit Center hourly. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 17 min.

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