What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Pasadena is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Pasadena is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Fair Oaks / Holly via Olympic / Downey and Atlantic / Olympic. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Ana and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Pasadena?

The distance between Santa Ana and Pasadena is 45 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Pasadena without a car is to train and tram via Los Angeles which takes 1h 23m and costs $13 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Santa Ana to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Pasadena bus from?

Santa Ana to Pasadena bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Pasadena train from?

Santa Ana to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Pasadena bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Pasadena bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at East Los Angeles station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Pasadena train arrive?

Santa Ana to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Pasadena is 37 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Santa Ana to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Santa Ana to Pasadena - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Pasadena by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, tram via Los Angeles
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 23m
$13–25
Drive 36.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Pasadenacar 36.9 mi
43 min
$7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to East Los Angelesbus 1
2. Take the bus from Atlantic / Olympic to Fair Oaks / Hollybus 260/261
2h 7m
$26–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Santa Ana to Pasadenataxi 36.9 mi
43 min
$130–160
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram Metro A Line
1h 24m
$10–13

Santa Ana to Pasadena by train and tram

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Distance: 44.4 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Fair Oaks / Holly via East Los Angeles, Olympic / Downey, Olympic / Atlantic, and Atlantic / Olympic in around 2h 7m.

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