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How to get fromLa Jolla to National Cityby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to National City by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 30 bus, tram via Old Town Transit Center

    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 8th Street Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 18m

  2. Drive 18.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to National Citycar car 18.2 mi
    21 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 30 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 30
    2. Take the tram from UCSD Central Campus Station to 8th Street Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 29m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to National Citytaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    21 min
    $85–100

  5. Line 30 bus, tram, line 929 bus

    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 12th & Imperial Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 8th St & F Avbus bus 929
    1h 32m
    $6–23

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 19 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and National City, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from La Jolla to National City. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to 8th Street Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to 8th Street Station via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr and UCSD Central Campus Station in around 1h 29m.

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