There are 6 ways to get from Burbank to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 18m$37–81Train, 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
5h 59m$17–28Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901 / ...
4h 43m$26–43Drive 121.9 mi
- Drive from Burbank to La Jollacar 121.9 mi
2h 10m$23–33Train, fly, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown 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 33m$166–477Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 50m$39–84
Burbank to La Jolla by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to La Jolla is to train and bus which costs $16 - $28 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank to La Jolla is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Burbank to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Burbank and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Burbank and La Jolla is 146 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Burbank to La Jolla, including transfers.
Burbank to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Burbank to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burbank station.
The best way to get from Burbank to La Jolla is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center twice daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–29 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 Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Burbank to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Burbank to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank to La Jolla is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Burbank to La Jolla.
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