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

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Calabasas by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, 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 38m
    $122–190

  2. Drive  138.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Calabasascar car 138.5 mi
    2h 29m
    $25–36

  3. Line 30 bus, bus, subway, line 161 bus

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Canoga Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Avenue San Luis / Valley Circlebus bus 161
    6h 47m
    $26–45

  4. 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 15m

La Jolla to Calabasas by bus and subway

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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 $80–130 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 15m.

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