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How to get fromLa Jolla to Alhambraby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    4h 59m
    $22–37
  2. Drive  111.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Alhambracar car 111.5 mi
    2h 5m
    $21–30
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 8m
    $34–82
  4. Line 30 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Ramona / Grandbus bus
    4h 48m
    $160–470
  5. Bus via Solana Beach Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h
    $28–47

La Jolla to Alhambra by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Alhambra, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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