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How to get fromPasadena to Pacific Beachby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena to Pacific Beach by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 23m
    $39–92

  2. Drive 118.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pasadena to Pacific Beachcar car 118.7 mi
    2h 8m
    $22–32

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    5h 16m
    $24–47

  4. Tram, fly, line 30 bus

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus
    4h 8m
    $171–670

  5. Bus via Atlantic / Floral (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 35m
    $25–43

Pasadena to Pacific Beach by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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