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How to get fromSouth Pasadena to Newport Beachby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from South Pasadena to Newport Beach by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2h 20m
    $58–80

  2. Tram, line 1 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to 5th Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Balboa Covesbus bus 1
    3h 32m
    $6

  3. Train, line 47 bus

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train OC Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6 to Balboa-35Thbus bus 47
    3h 47m
    $11–15

  4. Drive 41.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Pasadena to Newport Beachcar car 41.7 mi
    55 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Pasadena to Newport Beachtaxi taxi 41.7 mi
    55 min
    $140–170

  6. Bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Balboa Covesbus bus 1
    3h 48m
    $6–11

South Pasadena to Newport Beach by tram, train, and bus

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and Newport Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Coast-Balboa Coves via Cal State La Transit Center, Cal State LA Busway Station, El Monte Station - Lower Level, 7th / Channel, and 7Th-Channel in around 3h 48m.

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