Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Pasadena travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pasadena

With a population of 24,287, Pasadena is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. We recommend you stay at least 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pasadena has to offer.

How to Get to Pasadena

Plane

When flying to Pasadena, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Pasadena departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Pasadena, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Pasadena to Baltimore takes 0h 47m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pasadena is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 178 miles from Pasadena. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pasadena, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Pasadena takes 140 miles and will cost you around $50. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

When flying to Pasadena, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Pasadena departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Pasadena, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Pasadena to Baltimore takes 0h 47m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Pasadena is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 178 miles from Pasadena. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pasadena, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Pasadena takes 140 miles and will cost you around $50. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Pasadena

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Pasadena

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,584 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,475 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pasadena

Most booked hotels in Pasadena

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Live! Casino And Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 548 reviews)
$170+
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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1050 reviews)
$78+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1931 reviews)
$66+
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Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1981 reviews)
$50+
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Aloft BWI Baltimore Washington International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1689 reviews)
$90+
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Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Baltimore Bwi Airport
2 stars
Good (6.3, 2624 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Pasadena

Renting a car in Pasadena costs $69 per day, on average, or $623 if you want to rent if for 9 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Baltimore/Washington.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Pasadena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pasadena, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Pasadena costs $69 per day, on average, or $623 if you want to rent if for 9 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Baltimore/Washington.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Pasadena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Pasadena, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Pasadena

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

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