There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Getty Center by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, tram, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 30 bus, bus, line 6 bus
best- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
- Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stopbus
- Take the bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Avebus 6
6h 34m$60–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus FlixBus 2006
- Take the bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus 232
8h 21m$22–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Van Nuystrain Pacific Surfliner
6h 54m$48–102Drive 128.2 mi
- Drive from La Jolla to Getty Centercar 128.2 mi
2h 16m$24–34Line 30 bus, train, tram
- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
- Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Stationtram
7h 27m$48–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Getty Center is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Getty Center is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Getty Center. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp via San Diego, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 and Westwood / Le Conte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Getty Center. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Van Nuys via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between La Jolla and Getty Center is 154 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Getty Center without a car is to line 30 bus and bus and line 6 bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from La Jolla to Getty Center, including transfers.
La Jolla to Getty Center bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Silverado St & Herschel Av station.
La Jolla to Getty Center train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Getty Center is to line 30 bus and bus and line 6 bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Getty Center, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Getty Center via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop, LAX Terminal 6 Lower Level, Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7, Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave, Westwood / Le Conte, and Church / 405 Fwy Off-Ramp in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Van Nuys 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Van Nuys
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Expo / Bundy Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 7 Shared Rides Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
- Phone
- (310) 253-6510
- Website
- culvercitybus.com
Bus from LAX/Metro Transit Center Bay 7 to Westwood Blvd/Weyburn Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.culvercitybus.com/Home
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Downtown Long Beach Station to LAX / Metro Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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More Questions & Answers
La Jolla to Getty Center bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Old Town Transit Center station.
La Jolla to Getty Center train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Van Nuys station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Getty Center is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from La Jolla to Getty Center.
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