There are 6 ways to get from Alhambra to Placentia by tram, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain 91-PV Line / ...
1h 41m$9–13Drive 29.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to Placentiacar 29.3 mi
35 min$6–8Line 78 bus, train, line 26 bus
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Chapman-Bradfordbus 123 / ...
2h 34m$11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alhambra to Placentiataxi 29.3 mi
35 min$130–160Line 78 bus, train, line 26 bus via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Chapman-Bradfordbus 123 / ...
2h 46m$17–20Line 78 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus 78
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 52m
Alhambra to Placentia by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to Placentia is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to Placentia is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to Placentia. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Chapman-Bradford via Los Angeles and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra station to Placentia. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at Fullerton via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Alhambra and Placentia is 32 miles. The road distance is 29.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to Placentia without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 41m and costs $8 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Alhambra to Placentia, including transfers.
Alhambra to Placentia bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Main / Garfield station.
Alhambra to Placentia train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from South Pasadena Station.
Alhambra to Placentia bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Vignes station.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and Placentia, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main / Garfield to Chapman-Bradford via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from South Pasadena Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 714-560-6282
- Website
- octa.net
Bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Chapman-Bradford
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- octa.net
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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 Placentia train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to Placentia is 29 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Alhambra to Placentia.
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