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How to get fromAlhambra to La Jollaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Alhambra to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 14m
    $44–92

  2. Drive 111.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alhambra to La Jollacar car 111.4 mi
    2h 5m
    $21–30

  3. Line 78 bus, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 78
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    5h 58m
    $66–130

  4. Line 78 bus, fly, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main / Garfield to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 52m
    $161–820

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 29m
    $25–42

Alhambra to La Jolla by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Alhambra, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main / Garfield to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, Los Angeles Union Station, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Transit Center in around 5h 58m.

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