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

The cheapest way to get from Tucson to Pasadena is to bus via Tucson which costs $60 - $95 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tucson to Pasadena is to fly and tram which takes 4h 32m and costs $500 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Tucson and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct bus from Tucson to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Tucson and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Tucson and Pasadena?

No, there is no direct train from Tucson station to Pasadena station. However, there are services departing from Tucson Amtrak Station and arriving at Memorial Park Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Tucson to Pasadena?

The distance between Tucson and Pasadena is 488 miles. The road distance is 486 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tucson to Pasadena without a car is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Tucson to Pasadena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Pasadena bus from?

Tucson to Pasadena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tucson station.

Where do I catch the Tucson to Pasadena train from?

Tucson to Pasadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tucson Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Tucson to Pasadena?

The best way to get from Tucson to Pasadena is to bus which takes 9h 50m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Tucson to Pasadena bus arrive?

Tucson to Pasadena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

Where does the Tucson to Pasadena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tucson to Pasadena?

Yes, the driving distance between Tucson to Pasadena is 486 miles. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Tucson to Pasadena.

Where can I stay near Pasadena?

There are 2198+ hotels available in Pasadena.

Tucson to Pasadena - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tucson to Pasadena by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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Fly from Tucson, tram
best
1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane TUS - LAX
2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Memorial Park Stationtram
4h 32m
$509–1,115
Bus via Tucson
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angelesbus
13h 35m
$61–92
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2054
9h 50m
$82–134
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle / ...
10h 50m
$164–331
Drive 483.2 mi
1. Drive from Tucson to Pasadenacar 483.2 mi
7h 48m
$89–128
Bus to Phoenix, fly
1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus
2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane PHX - LAX
5h 43m
$164–391

Tucson to Pasadena by bus and tram (Flixbus)

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9h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 485.4 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Tucson to Los Angeles Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Los Angeles 6 times a week. Tickets cost $160–330 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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