There are 6 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 2m$44–99Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
6h 18m$23–47Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to La Jolla124.7 mi
2h 16mDrive 124.7 mi
- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jollacar 124.7 mi
2h 16m$23–33Train, fly, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- 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 42m$176–577Line 169 bus, bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Woodley / Saticoybus 169
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
6h 23m$66–130
Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Hollywood Burbank Airport RITC and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles Union Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Burbank Airport - South and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and La Jolla is 149 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), 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 $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank Airport - North to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Burbank Airport Ritc to Woodley / Saticoy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- LAX LINQ
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- LAX LINQ
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to La Jolla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to La Jolla.
There are 1771+ hotels available in La Jolla.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and La Jolla. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















