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

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Pasadena by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Drbus bus Sacramento
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    7h 58m
    $96–121

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SMF - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    6h 44m
    $46–232

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    16h 42m
    $174–364

  4. Drive 379.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento, CA to Pasadenacar car 379.2 mi
    6h 17m
    $70–100

  5. Line 51 bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    5h 14m
    $134–342

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    10h 24m
    $60–124

  7. Line 51 bus, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    5h 48m
    $182–668

  8. Line 51 bus, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, tram

    1. Take the bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to 8Th St & K Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to Pomona - Northtrain train
    4. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    6h 30m
    $184–770

Sacramento, CA to Pasadena by bus and tram

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Sacramento, CA - Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Memorial Park Station via Bakersfield, CA - 27769 Lagoon Dr, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, and Chinatown Station in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $170–360 and the journey takes 14h 23m.

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