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

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There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to San Diego Zoo by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 30 bus, tram, line 215 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Santa Fe Depot to Park Bl & Zoo Plbus bus 215
    1h 24m

  2. Drive 13.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Jolla to San Diego Zoocar car 13.2 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 30 bus, tram via UCSD Central Campus Station

    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 City College Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 36m
    $6–25

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from La Jolla to San Diego Zootaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    16 min
    $60–75

  5. Line 30 bus, tram

    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 City College Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 25m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 17 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from La Jolla to San Diego Zoo. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to Old Town Station, take the vehicle to Santa Fe Depot, walk to Santa Fe Depot, take the line 215 bus to Park Bl & Zoo Pl, then walk to San Diego Zoo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to San Diego Zoo via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr, UCSD Central Campus Station, City College Station, 11th Av & C St, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 1h 36m.

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