There are 6 ways to get from La Jolla to Burbank by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbanktrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 59m$32–85Bus via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Glendale Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 52m$22–43Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus N2003 / ...
5h$24–39Drive 121.9 mi
- Drive from La Jolla to Burbankcar 121.9 mi
2h 10m$23–33Line 30 bus, fly, train
- 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 train from L.A. Union Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain
4h 56m$166–477Train via L.A. Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 22m$38–84
La Jolla to Burbank by bus and train (Amtrak)
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 5h.
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 145 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Burbank without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 train which takes 4h 59m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Burbank twice daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
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
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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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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