There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 3m$34–77Train, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Drbus 101
4h 45m$16–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 28m$40–63Drive 101.4 mi
- Drive from Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Seacar 101.4 mi
1h 50m$19–27
Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to train and line 101 bus which costs $15 - $24 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Holly and arriving at Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr via Atlantic / Floral, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Cardiff-by-the-Sea station. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Pasadena and Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 113 miles. The road distance is 102 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea, including transfers.
Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Pasadena to Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
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