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

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

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SMF - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    4h 3m
    $131–308

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport 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
    5h 34m
    $38–199

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    8h 5m
    $62–114

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    14h 53m
    $178–365

  5. Drive 385.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Pasadenacar car 385.2 mi
    6h 18m
    $71–102

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SMF - BUR
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    4h 38m
    $180–665

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    5h 19m
    $202–766

  8. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    6h 33m
    $220–727

  9. Bus via Greenfield (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    10h 20m
    $66–108

Sacramento to Pasadena by bus and tram

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Sacramento to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $170–370 and the journey takes 14h 23m.

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