There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Walnut by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 1m$82–130Drive 100.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Walnutcar 100.8 mi
1h 51m$19–27Bus, line 76 bus
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramonabus 76
6h 42m$22–48Line 30 bus, bus, line 70 bus, line 194 bus
- Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 30
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus 70
- Take the bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Avebus 194
7h 20m$22–43
La Jolla to Walnut by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Jolla to Walnut is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from La Jolla to Walnut is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from La Jolla to Walnut. However, there are services departing from Silverado St & Herschel Av and arriving at Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Alameda / Los Angeles and El Monte Station Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from La Jolla to Walnut station. However, there are services departing from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center and arriving at Fullerton Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between La Jolla and Walnut is 123 miles. The road distance is 101.4 miles.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Walnut without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from La Jolla to Walnut, including transfers.
La Jolla to Walnut bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
La Jolla to Walnut train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from La Jolla to Walnut is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 76 bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Walnut, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, Alameda / Los Angeles, Santa Anita / Ramona, and El Monte Station Lower Level in around 6h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3463
- [email protected]
- Website
- Foothill Transit
Bus from El Monte Station Lower Level to Valley Blvd and Lemon Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Foothill Transit
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More Questions & Answers
La Jolla to Walnut bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
La Jolla to Walnut train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Jolla to Walnut is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from La Jolla to Walnut.
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