There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Santa Clarita by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 1m$30–56Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Santa Claritacar 143.1 mi
2h 35m$27–38Train
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
6h 15m$46–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2017
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
7h$28–51
La Jolla to Santa Clarita by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Santa Clarita station. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between La Jolla and Santa Clarita is 165 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Santa Clarita without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from La Jolla to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
La Jolla to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Santa Clarita is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Newhall via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 6h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Jolla to Santa Clarita bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Santa Clarita is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from La Jolla to Santa Clarita.
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