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How to get fromDallas to La Jollaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to La Jolla by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Dallas

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - SAN
    5h 50m
    $128–561

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    36h 38m
    $246–478

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    47h 28m
    $614–1,227

  4. Drive 1,362.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to La Jollacar car 1,362.9 mi
    20h 51m
    $249–360

  5. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DFW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    6h 40m
    $155–558

  6. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus bus El Paso
    38h 35m
    $267–400

Dallas to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration36h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,203.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 36h 38m.

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