There are 6 ways to get from Burbank to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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 23m$46–92Drive 121.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank to La Jollacar 121.9 mi
2h 10m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus 2017
5h 35m$44–69Train, 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 36m$166–827Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 55m$49–99Bus via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
6h 14m$44–68
Burbank to La Jolla by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank to La Jolla is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
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 UTC Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
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 23m.
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 23m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Burbank to La Jolla, including transfers.
Burbank to La Jolla bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 23m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 35m.
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 $40–90 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego once daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Burbank to La Jolla bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego 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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