There are 4 ways to get from South Pasadena to San Dimas by tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to San Dimas Stationtram Metro A Line
44 min$2Line 258 bus, line 492 bus
- Take the bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Cal State La Transit Centerbus 258
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave Ebus 492
1h 49m$4–14Drive 21.8 mi
- Drive from South Pasadena to San Dimascar 21.8 mi
29 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Pasadena to San Dimastaxi 21.8 mi
29 min$70–90
South Pasadena to San Dimas by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to San Dimas is to tram which costs $2 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to San Dimas is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to San Dimas. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E via Cal State LA Busway Station and El Monte Station Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Pasadena Station station and arriving at San Dimas Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between South Pasadena and San Dimas is 24 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to San Dimas without a car is to tram which takes 44 min and costs $2.
The tram from South Pasadena Station to San Dimas Station takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
South Pasadena to San Dimas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Fair Oaks / Mission station.
South Pasadena to San Dimas train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from South Pasadena Station.
South Pasadena to San Dimas bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cal State La Transit Center station.
What companies run services between South Pasadena, CA, USA and San Dimas, CA, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from South Pasadena Station to San Dimas Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E via Cal State La Transit Center, Cal State LA Busway Station, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and El Monte Station Upper Level in around 1h 49m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from South Pasadena Station to San Dimas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Fair Oaks / Mission to Cal State La Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- foothilltransit.org
Bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- https://www.foothilltransit.org
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Pasadena to San Dimas train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at San Dimas Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to San Dimas is 22 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from South Pasadena to San Dimas.
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