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How to get fromLa Jolla to Calabasasby train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Calabasas by train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Chatsworthtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 37m
    $88–160

  2. Drive 138.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Calabasascar car 138.5 mi
    2h 29m
    $26–37

  3. Line 30 bus, bus, line 169 bus

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Avebus bus Lax
    4. Take the bus from Woodley / Saticoy to Mulholland / Calabasasbus bus 169
    7h 14m
    $66–130

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbus bus Lax Linq
    8h 12m
    $58–110

La Jolla to Calabasas by bus

Calendar52Weekly Buses
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Calabasas, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Chatsworth 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Mulholland / Calabasas via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, and Woodley / Saticoy in around 7h 14m.

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