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How to get fromLa Jolla to San Diegoby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to San Diego 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 Santa Fe Depottram tram Green / ...
    49 min

  2. Drive 13 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to San Diegocar car 13 mi
    15 min
    $3–4

  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 Civic Center Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 10m
    $4–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to San Diegotaxi taxi 13 mi
    15 min
    $60–75

  5. Line 30 bus, tram via Civic Center Station

    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 Civic Center Stationtram tram Blue
    59 min

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  • Distance: 13.8 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

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

There is no direct connection from La Jolla to San Diego. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to Santa Fe Depot. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Civic Center Station via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr and UCSD Central Campus Station in around 1h 10m.

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