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How to get fromPortland to Pasadenaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Pasadena by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PDX - LAX
    5h 16m
    $112–238

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PDX - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    6h 50m
    $84–389

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Pasadena Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 45m
    $178–326

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    31h 19m
    $391–781

  5. Drive 963.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Pasadenacar car 963.7 mi
    16h 12m
    $176–254

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PDX - BUR
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    5h 56m
    $191–455

  7. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, tram

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane PDX - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to Pomona - Northtrain train
    3. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    6h 35m
    $133–406

Portland to Pasadena by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 870 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasadena Amtrak Bus Stop via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield in around 21h 45m.

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