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How to get fromLa Jolla to Imperial Beachby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Imperial Beach by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 30 bus, tram

    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 Palm Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 54m

  2. Drive 25.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Imperial Beachcar car 25.5 mi
    28 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 30 bus, line 901 bus

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
    1h 58m
    $6–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to Imperial Beachtaxi taxi 25.5 mi
    28 min
    $110–140

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 27.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to 9th St & Palm Av via Old Town Transit Center, Old Town Station, 12th & Imperial Station, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 1h 58m.

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