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How to get fromLa Jolla to San Franciscoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from La Jolla to San Francisco by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Line 30 bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane SAN - SFO
    4h
    $72–247

  2. Line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    5h 57m
    $56–267

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    13h 1m
    $78–155

  4. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    16h 46m
    $176–382

  5. Drive 493.1 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to San Franciscocar car 493.1 mi
    8h 18m
    $90–130

  6. Line 30 bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane SAN - OAK
    4h 14m
    $82–273

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    5h 16m
    $84–520

  8. Bus, BART

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to San Jose - King Rdbus bus San Ysidro
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Civic Center / UN Plazasubway subway Green-S
    14h 58m
    $104–154

La Jolla to San Francisco by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to San Francisco Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 16h 46m.

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