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How to get fromLa Jolla to Downtown San Diegoby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Downtown San Diego by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 30 bus, tram via Old Town Transit Center

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 9m

  2. Drive 13.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Downtown San Diegocar car 13.2 mi
    15 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 30 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 30
    2. Take the tram from UCSD Central Campus Station to City College Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 20m
    $4–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to Downtown San Diegotaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    15 min
    $60–75

  5. Line 30 bus, tram via Santa Fe Depot

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to Santa Fe Depottram tram Green / ...
    1h 12m

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  • Distance: 15.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from La Jolla to Downtown San Diego. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to City College Station, then walk to Downtown San Diego. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Downtown San Diego via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, UCSD Central Campus Station, and City College Station in around 1h 20m.

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