There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Covina by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 10m$74–125Drive 107.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Covinacar 107.3 mi
1h 59m$19–28Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
6h 13m$32–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2015 / ...
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Covinatrain SB Line
6h 23m$26–41
La Jolla to Covina by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Covina is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 59m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Covina is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Covina. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Arrow Hwy and Citrus Ave W via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Covina. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Covina via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between La Jolla and Covina is 157 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Covina without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from La Jolla to Covina, including transfers.
La Jolla to Covina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Covina train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Covina is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Covina, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter once daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from San Bernardino - Downtown to Covina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
La Jolla to Covina bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montclair Transcenter station.
La Jolla to Covina train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Covina is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from La Jolla to Covina.
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