There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Alhambra by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Los Angeles Union Station (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
4h 58m$22–47Drive 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 7m$44–92Line 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 46m$160–820Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 43m$24–42
La Jolla to Alhambra by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
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 58m.
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 7m.
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 via Los Angeles Union Station which takes 4h 58m and costs $22 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 via Los Angeles Union Station which takes 4h 58m and costs $22 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 5h 7m.
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 twice daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza to Ramona / Grand
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
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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