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How to get fromPasadena to Scotts Valleyby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Pasadena to Scotts Valley by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    9h 25m
    $54–109

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    12h 50m
    $134–289

  3. Drive 343.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Scotts Valleycar car 343.7 mi
    5h 59m
    $63–91

  4. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 17 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 Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LAX - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus
    5h 44m
    $117–631

  5. Bus via Gilroy

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus Nogales / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy Transit Center to San Jose Diridonbus bus 68 / ...
    13h 32m
    $85–121

  6. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 17 bus

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane BUR - SJC
    3. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus
    6h 23m
    $506–778

  7. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane LGB - SJC
    7h 8m
    $64–352

  8. Tram, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, line 17 bus

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Pomona - North to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    4. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus
    7h 4m
    $198–829

  9. Tram to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, bus, line 17 bus

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane BUR - OAK
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Berryessa BART to San Jose Diridonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Diridon Station to Scotts Valley Dr & Civic Center Drbus bus
    7h 16m
    $200–686

Pasadena to Scotts Valley by tram and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Scotts Valley, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Jose once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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