There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to South Pasadena 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 18m$42–85Bus via Old Town Station (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
4h 56m$22–35Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Tijuana
4h 2m$26–43Drive 122.4 mi
- Drive from San Diego to South Pasadenacar 122.4 mi
2h 10m$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 South Pasadena Stationtram
2h 18m$173–645
San Diego to South Pasadena by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to South Pasadena is to bus via Old Town Station which costs $22 - $35 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to South Pasadena is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to South Pasadena. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Mission / Fremont via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza and Cal State La Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to South Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at South Pasadena Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between San Diego and South Pasadena is 135 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to South Pasadena without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from San Diego to South Pasadena, including transfers.
San Diego to South Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to South Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to South Pasadena is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and South Pasadena, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 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
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
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
- $40–85
- 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 South Pasadena Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to South Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
San Diego to South Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to South Pasadena is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from San Diego to South Pasadena.
There are 2286+ hotels available in South Pasadena.