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How to get fromPasadena to Long Beachby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena to Long Beach by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to 1st Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    1h 29m
    $2

  2. Bus, line 51 bus

    1. Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Artesia Stationbus bus 260/261
    2. Take the bus from Artesia Station Bay 3 to Long Beach Blvd & 4th SWbus bus 51
    2h 52m
    $4

  3. Drive 29.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Long Beachcar car 29.2 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pasadena to Long Beachtaxi taxi 29.2 mi
    37 min
    $100–130

Pasadena to Long Beach by tram

Calendar767Weekly Trams
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to 1st Street Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Long Beach Blvd & 4th SW via Artesia Station Bay 3 in around 2h 52m.

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