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How to get fromPasadena to Sunnyvaleby tram, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Pasadena to Sunnyvale by tram, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    best
    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 train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 19m
    $115–623

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    8h 35m
    $49–67

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 49m
    $136–288

  4. Drive 350.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Sunnyvalecar car 350.6 mi
    5h 53m
    $64–93

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane LAX - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    4h 41m
    $98–215

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

    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 train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4h 58m
    $504–770

  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
    5h 43m
    $62–344

  8. Tram to Ontario International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ONT - SJC
    5h 39m
    $196–821

  9. Bus via Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA

    1. Take the bus from Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CA to San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus Westminster
    9h
    $50–57

Pasadena to Sunnyvale by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA?

Hoang Express operates a bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m. 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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