There are 4 ways to get from Alhambra to California by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Historic Broadway Stationtram Metro A Line
23 min$2Line 78 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Spring / Templebus 78
39 min$1–2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alhambra to Los Angelestaxi 8.7 mi
10 min$28–35Drive 8.7 mi
- Drive from Alhambra to Los Angelescar 8.7 mi
10 min$2–3
Alhambra to California by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to California is to tram which costs $2 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to California is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $28 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Spring / Temple. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Pasadena Station station and arriving at Historic Broadway Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Alhambra and California is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.8 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to California without a car is to tram which takes 23 min and costs $2.
The tram from South Pasadena Station to Historic Broadway Station takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Alhambra to California bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Main / Garfield station.
Alhambra to California train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from South Pasadena Station.
Alhambra to California bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Spring / Temple station.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and California, USA?
Metro Los Angeles operates a vehicle from South Pasadena Station to Historic Broadway Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Metro Los Angeles operates a bus from Main / Garfield to Spring / Temple every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 39 min.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Historic Broadway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Spring / Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $28–35
Rosie Taxi Cab
- Phone
- +1 805-258-8937
- Website
- rosietaxicab.com
LA City Cab
- Phone
- +1 888-248-9222
- Website
- lacitycab.com
Independent Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 800-521-8294
- Website
- lataxi.com
United Independent Taxi
- Phone
- +1 800-822-8294
- Website
- unitedtaxi.com
Taxi Service Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 323-980-6060
- Website
- taxislacounty.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alhambra to California train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Historic Broadway Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to California is 9 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Alhambra to California.
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