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How to get fromPasadena to Playa del Reyby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Pasadena to Playa del Rey by tram, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus Union Station
    1h 31m
    $35–47

  2. Line 266 bus, line 115 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Lakewood / Firestonebus bus 266
    2. Take the bus from Firestone / Lakewood to Manchester / Pershingbus bus 115
    3h 28m
    $4–5

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    1h 36m
    $25–30

  4. Drive 25.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Playa del Reycar car 25.4 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pasadena to Playa del Reytaxi taxi 25.4 mi
    37 min
    $85–110

Pasadena to Playa del Rey by tram and bus

Calendar173Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Playa del Rey, CA, USA?

Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memorial Park Station to Manchester / Pershing via Sierra Madre Villa Station, Sierra Madre Villa Station, and Firestone / Lakewood in around 3h 28m.

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