There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
7h 34m$48–106Drive 169 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Lancastercar 169 mi
3h 23m$31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
8h 8m$34–56Fly, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
7h 9m$180–684
La Jolla to Lancaster by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Lancaster via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between La Jolla and Lancaster is 212 miles. The road distance is 170 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from La Jolla to Lancaster, including transfers.
La Jolla to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
La Jolla to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Lancaster is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from La Jolla to Lancaster.
There are 58+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Lancaster via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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