There are 5 ways to get from La Jolla to Studio City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, 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 / ...
5h 5m$24–39Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus 101
- Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain OC Line
6h 18m$20–31Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 11m$36–99Drive 123.6 mi
- Drive from La Jolla to Studio Citycar 123.6 mi
2h 15m$23–33Line 30 bus, fly, subway, line 240 bus
- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SAN - LAX
- Take the subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Stationsubway
- Take the bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Ventura Plbus
4h 52m$162–472
La Jolla to Studio City by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Studio City is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Studio City is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Studio City. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Ventura / Laurel Canyon via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Universal / Studio City Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Studio City station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Universal / Studio City Station via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between La Jolla and Studio City is 147 miles. The road distance is 124.4 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Studio City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from La Jolla to Studio City, including transfers.
La Jolla to Studio City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Studio City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Studio City is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Studio City, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles hourly. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 2h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Union Station - Metro B & D Lines to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Universal / Studio City Station to Ventura / Ventura Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
La Jolla to Studio City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Studio City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Studio City is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from La Jolla to Studio City.
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