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How to get fromPasadena to Julianby train, tram, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena to Julian by train, tram, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    2. Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram tram
    3. Take the taxi from Escondido Transit Center to Juliantaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $201–279

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    9h 3m
    $23–51

  3. Drive 135.3 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Juliancar car 135.3 mi
    2h 33m
    $25–36

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Washington St & Hwy 78bus bus 891
    7h 46m
    $46–107

Pasadena to Julian by tram and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Julian, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Pasadena to Julian. However, you can take the vehicle to Union Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center, then take the taxi to Julian. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Washington St & Hwy 78 via 1st Street Station, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, San Diego, Old Town Station, El Cajon Station, and El Cajon Transit Center in around 9h 3m.

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