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How to get fromLake Forest to La Jollaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Forest to La Jolla by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    2h 33m
    $28–57

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    3h 59m
    $13–22

  3. Drive 69 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to La Jollacar car 69 mi
    1h 17m
    $13–19

Lake Forest to La Jolla by train and bus

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to La Jolla. However, you can take the train to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, walk to Old Town Transit Center, then take the line 30 bus to Silverado St & Herschel Av. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and UTC Transit Center in around 3h 59m.

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