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How to get fromLa Jolla Shores to San Diegoby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 30 bus

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    1. Take the bus from La Jolla Shores Dr & Paseo Dorado to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    54 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 30 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from La Jolla Shores Dr & Vallecitos Ct to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the tram from UTC Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 16m
    $4–20

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Jolla Shores to San Diegotaxi taxi 12 mi
    13 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 12 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla Shores to San Diegocar car 12 mi
    13 min
    $3–4

  5. Line 30 bus, tram via Old Town Transit Center

    1. Take the bus from La Jolla Shores Dr & Paseo Dorado to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 4m

La Jolla Shores to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar384Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.2 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from La Jolla Shores Dr & Paseo Dorado to Old Town Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 41 min.

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