There are 3 ways to get from La Jolla to Walnut by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 2m$78–125Drive 100.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Jolla to Walnutcar 100.9 mi
1h 51m$19–27Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US0901
7h 26m$28–57
La Jolla to Walnut by bus (Greyhound)
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 La Puente Rd and Lemon Ave W via San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Montclair Transit Center and Temple Ave and S Campus Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
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 2m.
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 2m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 2m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 7h 26m.
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 $26–60 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Montclair Transcenter once daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
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
- $26–60
- 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 Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
La Jolla to Walnut bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montclair Transcenter 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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