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

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There are 11 ways to get from San Jose to Pasadena by plane, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SJC - LAX
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    3h 49m
    $112–618

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SJC - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    5h 20m
    $36–178

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    7h 25m
    $50–67

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    11h 15m
    $135–280

  5. Drive 339.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Pasadenacar car 339.4 mi
    5h 45m
    $62–90

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SJC - BUR
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    4h 19m
    $500–764

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram tram
    5h 5m
    $192–816

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

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane OAK - BUR
    5h 15m
    $197–674

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SFO - BUR
    5h 29m
    $204–832

  10. Bus via Santa Clara & Almaden Ave

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus San Jose
    7h 29m
    $50–57

  11. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    7h 45m
    $53–99

San Jose to Pasadena by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Hoang Express operates a bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Jose to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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