There are 5 ways to get from Arcadia to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 3m$34–82Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain OC Line
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
6h 16m$18–29Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
5h 26m$23–38Drive 114.8 mi
- Drive from Arcadia to La Jollacar 114.8 mi
2h 9m$21–31Tram, fly, line 30 bus
- Take the tram from Arcadia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- 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 50m$161–470
Arcadia to La Jolla by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcadia to La Jolla is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Arcadia to La Jolla is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcadia to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Huntington / Santa Clara and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Huntington / Maycrest, Los Angeles Union Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Arcadia station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Arcadia Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Arcadia and La Jolla is 152 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.
The best way to get from Arcadia to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Arcadia to La Jolla, including transfers.
Arcadia to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Arcadia to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Arcadia to La Jolla is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $40 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Arcadia, 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 $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
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
- $30–75
- 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
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Arcadia to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Arcadia to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcadia to La Jolla is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Arcadia to La Jolla.
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