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How to get fromDowntown San Diego to La Jollaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to La Jolla by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, line 30 bus via Old Town Transit Center

    best
    1. Take the tram from City College Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 17m

  2. Drive 13 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to La Jollacar car 13 mi
    15 min
    $3–4

  3. Tram, line 30 bus

    1. Take the tram from City College Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 27m
    $4–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown San Diego to La Jollataxi taxi 13 mi
    15 min
    $60–75

  5. Tram, line 30 bus via Santa Fe Depot

    1. Take the tram from Santa Fe Depot to Old Town Stationtram tram Green / ...
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 25m

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Map of how to get from Downtown San Diego to La Jolla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Downtown San Diego to La Jolla. However, you can walk to City College Station, take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to Old Town Transit Center, then take the line 30 bus to Silverado St & Herschel Av. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown San Diego to Silverado St & Herschel Av via City College Station, UCSD Central Campus Station, and Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln in around 1h 27m.

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