There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Pasadena City College by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 47m$41–84Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2017
4h 36m$22–35Bus via El Monte Station - Lower Level (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
4h 27m$26–42Drive 124.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Pasadena City Collegecar 124.3 mi
2h 21m$23–33Fly, tram
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Allen Stationtram
2h 47m$173–542
San Diego to Pasadena City College by train, tram, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Pasadena City College is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Pasadena City College is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Pasadena City College. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Del Mar / Sierra Bonita via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza and El Monte Station - Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Pasadena City College station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Allen Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between San Diego and Pasadena City College is 140 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Pasadena City College without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from San Diego to Pasadena City College, including transfers.
San Diego to Pasadena City College bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Pasadena City College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Pasadena City College is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus via El Monte Station - Lower Level, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Pasadena City College, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Greyhound Mexico operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $22–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Allen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Pasadena City College bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to Pasadena City College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Pasadena City College is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from San Diego to Pasadena City College.
There are 2687+ hotels available in Pasadena City College.