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How to get fromLa Jolla to Whittierby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from La Jolla to Whittier by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 56m
    $62–108

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train OC Line
    6h 59m
    $14–25

  3. Line 30 bus, bus, line 93 bus, line 577 bus

    1. Take the bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the bus from 1st & Shelter E S to 7th & Channel SEbus bus 93 / ...
    4. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to Workman Mill / Collegebus bus 577
    5h 44m
    $22–37

  4. Drive 101.2 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Whittiercar car 101.2 mi
    1h 52m
    $19–27

La Jolla to Whittier by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Whittier, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Workman Mill / College via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery, 1st & Shelter E S, and 7th / Channel in around 5h 44m.

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