There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena to Placentia by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain OC Line / ...
1h 54m$9–13Line 267 bus, line 707 bus, line 286 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 267
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Centerbus 707 / ...
- Take the bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mallbus 286
3h 26m$4–14Drive 33.5 mi
- Drive from Pasadena to Placentiacar 33.5 mi
40 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pasadena to Placentiataxi 33.5 mi
40 min$120–150Tram, train, line 26 bus
- Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Chapman-Bradfordbus 123 / ...
2h 26m$11–21
Pasadena to Placentia by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Placentia is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Placentia is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Placentia. However, there are services departing from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy and arriving at Brea Mall via El Monte Station Upper Level and Pomona Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Placentia. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at Fullerton via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Pasadena and Placentia is 34 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Placentia without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 54m and costs $8 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Pasadena to Placentia, including transfers.
Pasadena to Placentia bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy station.
Pasadena to Placentia train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Memorial Park Station.
Pasadena to Placentia bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at El Monte Station - Lower Level.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Placentia, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to Brea Mall via El Monte Station - Lower Level, El Monte Station Upper Level, and Pomona Transit Center in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from Pomona Transit Center to Brea Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Chapman-Bradford
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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 Placentia train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Placentia is 34 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Pasadena to Placentia.
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