There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Ensenada by tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus via Old Town Station
best- Take the tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from Tijuana to Ensenadabus
4h 44m$971–1,612Drive 152.6 km
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Ensenadacar 152.6 km
1h 57m$317–458Tram, bus
- Take the tram from UCSD Central Campus Station to San Ysidro Stationtram Blue
- Take the bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenadabus
5h 21m$991–2,022Bus
- Take the bus from San Ysidro to Ensenadabus Lxus 3103
5h 58m$581–1,062
La Jolla to Ensenada by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Ensenada is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Ensenada is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $310 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Ensenada. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Ensenada via San Ysidro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between La Jolla and Ensenada is 164 km. The road distance is 152.6 km.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Ensenada without a car is to tram and bus via Old Town Station which takes 4h 44m and costs $950 - $1700.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from La Jolla to Ensenada, including transfers.
La Jolla to Ensenada bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from San Ysidro station.
La Jolla to Ensenada bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Ensenada station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Ensenada is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from La Jolla to Ensenada.
There are 456+ hotels available in Ensenada.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Ensenada, Mexico?
Limousine Express operates a bus from San Ysidro to Ensenada once daily. Tickets cost $500–750 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Old Town Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $35–220
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
Tram from UCSD Central Campus Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +52 664 104 7400
- [email protected]
- Website
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana to Ensenada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
Bus from Tijuana International Airport to Ensenada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- Schedules at
- abc.com.mx
- Book at
- abc.com.mx
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