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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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 59m$22–37Drive 111.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Alhambracar 111.5 mi
2h 5m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 8m$34–82Line 30 bus, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Ramona / Grandbus
4h 48m$160–470Bus via Solana Beach Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h$28–47
La Jolla to Alhambra by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Alhambra is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Alhambra is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Main / Garfield via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between La Jolla and Alhambra is 141 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Alhambra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from La Jolla to Alhambra, including transfers.
La Jolla to Alhambra bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Alhambra train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Alhambra is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 5h 8m.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
La Jolla to Alhambra bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Alhambra train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Alhambra is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from La Jolla to Alhambra.
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