What is the cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Huntington Beach to La Jolla is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Huntington Beach to La Jolla is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Huntington Beach and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Huntington Beach to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Main and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via 7Th-Channel, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Huntington Beach and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct train from Huntington Beach 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 26m.

How far is it from Huntington Beach to La Jolla?

The distance between Huntington Beach and La Jolla is 118 miles. The road distance is 80.2 miles.

How do I travel from Huntington Beach to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from Huntington Beach to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $85 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Huntington Beach to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Huntington Beach to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Huntington Beach to La Jolla bus from?

Huntington Beach to La Jolla bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 7Th-Channel station.

Where do I catch the Huntington Beach to La Jolla train from?

Huntington Beach to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Huntington Beach to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Huntington Beach to La Jolla is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Huntington Beach to La Jolla bus arrive?

Huntington Beach to La Jolla bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 6 station.

Where does the Huntington Beach to La Jolla train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Huntington Beach to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Huntington Beach to La Jolla is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Huntington Beach to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 2166+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Huntington Beach to La Jolla - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 178 bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 26m
$87–141
Drive 79.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Huntington Beach to La Jollacar 79.7 mi
1h 39m
$15–21
Line 178 bus, line 59 bus, train, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Adams-Beach to Campus-University Centerbus 178
2. Take the bus from Campus-University Center to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3bus 59
3. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
4. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
5h 36m
$35–69
Line 50 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus 50
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 54m
$20–36
Line 29 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Pacific Coast-1St to Buena Park Metrolink Station Zone 2bus 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Buena Park to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
6h 56m
$16–27

Huntington Beach to La Jolla by bus and train

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Huntington Beach, 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 Pacific Coast-Main to Silverado St & Herschel Av via 7Th-Channel, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 5h 54m.

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