What is the cheapest way to get from Tempe to Pasadena?

The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Pasadena is to bus via Atlantic / Olympic which costs $50 - $75 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tempe to Pasadena?

The fastest way to get from Tempe to Pasadena is to tram and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $110 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Tempe and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Pasadena. However, there are services departing from University Dr & McClintock Dr and arriving at Colorado / Garfield via 24th St/Baseline PNR, Phoenix Bus Station and El Monte Station - Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

How far is it from Tempe to Pasadena?

The distance between Tempe and Pasadena is 405 miles. The road distance is 380.9 miles.

How do I travel from Tempe to Pasadena without a car?

The best way to get from Tempe to Pasadena without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 42m and costs $200 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Tempe to Pasadena?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Tempe to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tempe to Pasadena bus from?

Tempe to Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.

Where does the Tempe to Pasadena bus arrive?

Tempe to Pasadena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Monte Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Tempe to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to Pasadena is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Tempe to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2200+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Tempe to Pasadena - 11 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, taxi, bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Tempe to Pasadena by tram, plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Tram to Phoenix, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, tram
best
1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHX - LAX
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 16m
$111–307
Fly Phoenix to Long Beach Airport, tram
cheapest
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane PHX - LGB
2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 41m
$36–188
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Tempe to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
9h 42m
$206–370
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
10h 13m
$58–114
Drive 378.7 mi
1. Drive from Tempe to Pasadenacar 378.7 mi
6h 9m
$70–100
Tram to Phoenix, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Take the tram from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to 44th St/Washingtontram
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane PHX - BUR
3. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h
$180–464
Fly Phoenix to Ontario International Airport, tram
1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane PHX - ONT
2. Take the tram from Pomona North Station to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 27m
$152–325
Fly Scottsdale Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, tram
1. Fly from Scottsdale Airport (SCF) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SCF - BUR
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
5h 37m
$70–394
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Pomona - Northtrain SB Line
10h 25m
$63–92
Bus via Atlantic / Olympic
1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Los Angelesbus
10h 45m
$52–73
Bus via Union Station - Metro A-Line (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
11h 30m
$79–134

Tempe to Pasadena by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

10h 13mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 402.7 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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