What is the cheapest way to get from Fountain Valley to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Fountain Valley to La Jolla is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fountain Valley to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Fountain Valley to La Jolla is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Fountain Valley and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Fountain Valley to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Warner-San Bruno and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Santa Ana Bus Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Fountain Valley and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct train from Fountain Valley to La Jolla station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Fountain Valley to La Jolla?

The distance between Fountain Valley and La Jolla is 112 miles. The road distance is 82.4 miles.

How do I travel from Fountain Valley to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from Fountain Valley to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Fountain Valley to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Fountain Valley to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fountain Valley to La Jolla bus from?

Fountain Valley to La Jolla bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Warner-San Bruno station.

Where do I catch the Fountain Valley to La Jolla train from?

Fountain Valley to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Fountain Valley to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Fountain Valley to La Jolla is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 72 bus and bus and line 30 bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Fountain Valley to La Jolla bus arrive?

Fountain Valley to La Jolla bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3.

Where does the Fountain Valley to La Jolla train arrive?

Fountain Valley to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Fountain Valley to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Fountain Valley to La Jolla is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Fountain Valley to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 2166+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Fountain Valley to La Jolla - 5 ways to travel via train, line 72 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Fountain Valley to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 17m
$68–118
Drive 81.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fountain Valley to La Jollacar 81.9 mi
1h 28m
$15–22
Line 72 bus, bus, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Warner-San Bruno to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3bus 72
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
5h 10m
$23–41
Line 72 bus, train, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Warner-San Bruno to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3bus 72
2. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
5h 2m
$35–71
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
5h 41m
$15–25

Fountain Valley to La Jolla by bus and train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.5 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warner-San Bruno to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3, Tustin, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 5h 10m.

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