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How to get fromBalboa Park to La Jollaby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Balboa Park to La Jolla by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 215 bus, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park Bl & Zoo Pl to India St & C Stbus bus 215
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 30m
    $4–10

  2. Drive 14 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Balboa Park to La Jollacar car 14 mi
    18 min
    $3–4

  3. Tram, line 30 bus

    1. Take the tram from City College Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 45m
    $4–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balboa Park to La Jollataxi taxi 14 mi
    18 min
    $65–80

  5. Tram, line 30 bus via Old Town Transit Center

    1. Take the tram from City College Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 35m

Balboa Park to La Jolla by foot, bus, and tram

Calendar397Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Balboa Park to La Jolla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Balboa Park to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Park Bl & Zoo Pl, India St & C St, Santa Fe Depot, Old Town Station, and Old Town Transit Center in around 1h 30m.

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