There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Gardena by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831 / ...
4h 53m$24–44Drive 108.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Gardenacar 108.3 mi
1h 56m$19–27Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 17m$72–119Line 30 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
3h 44m$144–469Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0831
5h 51m$24–37
La Jolla to Gardena by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Gardena is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Gardena is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Gardena. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Harbor Gateway Transit Center via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Flower / 7th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Gardena station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Crenshaw C-Line Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line and Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between La Jolla and Gardena is 147 miles. The road distance is 108.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Gardena without a car is to bus via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines which takes 4h 53m and costs $24 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from La Jolla to Gardena, including transfers.
La Jolla to Gardena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Gardena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Gardena is to bus via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines which takes 4h 53m and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Gardena, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
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
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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 Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
La Jolla to Gardena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Gardena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Gardena is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from La Jolla to Gardena.
There are 3219+ hotels available in Gardena.