There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena to California by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Del Mar Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram Metro A Line
28 min$2Line 180 bus, line 81 bus
- Take the bus from Colorado / Garfield to Colorado / Genevievebus 180
- Take the bus from La Loma / Colorado Layover to Hill / 1stbus 81
1h 27m$3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pasadena to Los Angelestaxi 10.2 mi
14 min$35–45Drive 10.2 mi
- Drive from Pasadena to Los Angelescar 10.2 mi
14 min$2–3
Pasadena to California by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to California is to tram which costs $2 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to California is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to California. However, there are services departing from Colorado / Garfield and arriving at Hill / 1st via La Loma / Colorado Layover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Del Mar Station station and arriving at Historic Broadway Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Pasadena and California is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to California without a car is to tram which takes 28 min and costs $2.
The tram from Del Mar Station to Historic Broadway Station takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Pasadena to California bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Colorado / Garfield station.
Pasadena to California train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Del Mar Station.
Pasadena to California bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Colorado / Genevieve station.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and California, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Del Mar Station to Historic Broadway Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colorado / Garfield to Hill / 1st via Colorado / Genevieve and La Loma / Colorado Layover in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from Del Mar Station to Historic Broadway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Colorado / Garfield to Colorado / Genevieve
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from La Loma / Colorado Layover to Hill / 1st
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Beverly Hills Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 800-273-6611
- Website
- beverlyhillscabco.com
United Taxi Beverly Hills
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to California train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Historic Broadway Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to California is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Pasadena to California.
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