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How to get fromLa Jolla to San Francisco Bay Areaby bus, plane, tram, ferry, unknown, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from La Jolla to San Francisco Bay Area by bus, plane, tram, ferry, unknown, train, or subway

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

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    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
    3. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 18m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    13h 51m

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    18h 39m

  4. Line 30 bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART, tram, ferry, travel

    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
    3. Take the subway from Coliseum to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    5h 22m

  5. Line 30 bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, tram, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane SAN - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    4. Take the tram from Market St & Main St to The Embarcadero & Bay Sttram tram
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    6h 31m

  6. Line 30 bus, line 101 bus to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Encinitas Station Stall 3bus bus
    3. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLD - SFO
    4. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 16m

  7. Bus, ferry, travel via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Franciscobus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    16h 30m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar168Weekly Planes
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 485.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from La Jolla to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the line 30 bus to Old Town Transit Center, take the bus to Terminal 1 Transportation Island, walk to San Diego International Airport (SAN) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to San Francisco Bay Area via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Oakland, West Oakland, Embarcadero, Market St & Main St, The Embarcadero & Bay St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 13h 51m.

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