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How to get fromCarlsbad to La Jollaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to La Jolla by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to Sorrento Valley Stationtrain train Coaster
    2. Take the taxi from Sorrento Valley Station to La Jollataxi taxi
    36 min
    $32–46

  2. Line 101 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 101
    2h 2m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 26 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to La Jollacar car 26 mi
    31 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to La Jollataxi taxi 26 mi
    31 min
    $110–150

  5. Train, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train Coaster
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 41m
    $4–12

Carlsbad to La Jolla by bus

Calendar208Weekly Buses
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 26 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

North County Transit operates a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Pine Ave to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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