There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 18m$38–90Drive 111.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtowncar 111.3 mi
2h$21–30Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
4h 29m$22–44Line 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 57m$170–668Bus via Cesar E Chavez / Vignes (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2006 / ...
5h 15m$22–42
La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Spring St & 7th St via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between La Jolla and Los Angeles Downtown is 135 miles. The road distance is 112 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown, including transfers.
La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Los Angeles Downtown, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- 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
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- 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
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from La Jolla to Los Angeles Downtown.
There are 3017+ hotels available in Los Angeles Downtown.