There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
4h 59m$22–42Drive 111.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alhambra to La Jollacar 111.4 mi
2h 5m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 9m$69–117Line 78 bus, fly, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
4h 46m$171–480Bus via Oceanside
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceansidebus Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
6h 27m$22–37
Alhambra to La Jolla by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alhambra to La Jolla is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Alhambra to La Jolla is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Alhambra to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Main / Garfield and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles Union Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Alhambra to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Alhambra and La Jolla is 144 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.
The best way to get from Alhambra to La Jolla without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Alhambra to La Jolla, including transfers.
Alhambra to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Alhambra to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Alhambra to La Jolla is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Alhambra to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Alhambra to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alhambra to La Jolla is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Alhambra to La Jolla.
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