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How to get fromLa Jolla to Long Beachby bus (Flixbus), train, tram, car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Long Beach by bus (Flixbus), train, tram, car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    3h 24m
    $32–50

  2. Drive 97.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to Long Beachcar car 97.2 mi
    1h 51m
    $18–26

  3. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram Metro A Line
    5h 28m
    $44–92

  4. Line 30 bus, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    3. Take the tram from LAX / Metro Transit Center to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Linetram tram
    4. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line to 1st Street Stationtram tram
    4h 25m
    $156–811

  5. Bus via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    4h 21m
    $38–55

La Jolla to Long Beach by bus, foot, and tram

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery twice daily. Tickets cost $15–25 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Jefferson Lines also services this route twice daily.

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