There are 4 ways to get from Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo by train, tram, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
5h 2m$32–74Drive 114.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pasadena to Rancho Bernardocar 114.8 mi
2h 4m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus 235 / ...
7h 53m$47–74Tram, fly, bus
- Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus
4h 58m$173–575
Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Holly and arriving at Pomerado Rd & Rancho Bernardo Rd via ELAC Transit Center, Los Angeles, Santa Fe Depot and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasadena station to Rancho Bernardo. However, there are services departing from Memorial Park Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Los Angeles and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Pasadena and Rancho Bernardo is 127 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo without a car is to train and tram which takes 5h 2m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo, including transfers.
Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Rancho Bernardo, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Holly to Pomerado Rd & Rancho Bernardo Rd via Atlantic / Floral, ELAC Transit Center, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Rancho Bernardo Transit Station in around 7h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Santa Fe Depot to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Pasadena to Rancho Bernardo.
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