There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Burbank by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
4h 40m$24–39Drive 121.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Burbankcar 121.9 mi
2h 10m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 59m$72–125Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 22m$74–124Bus via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 52m$24–45
La Jolla to Burbank by bus, tram, and train (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Burbank is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Burbank is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Burbank station. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via San Diego. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Burbank. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Burbank via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between La Jolla and Burbank is 129 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Burbank without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from La Jolla to Burbank, including transfers.
La Jolla to Burbank bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
La Jolla to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Burbank is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbank twice daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbank
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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 Glendale Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
La Jolla to Burbank bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Burbank train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burbank station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Burbank is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from La Jolla to Burbank.
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