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How to get fromLong Beach to La Jollaby bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Beach to La Jolla by bus (Flixbus), car, tram, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    2h 59m
    $35–50

  2. Drive 96.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Beach to La Jollacar car 96.6 mi
    1h 50m
    $18–26

  3. Tram, fly, line 30 bus

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Long Beach Station to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the tram from Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line to LAX / Metro Transit Centertram tram
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    4. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 36m
    $156–811

  4. Bus via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006
    3h 43m
    $37–53

  5. Bus via San Diego #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diegobus bus Los Angeles
    4h 4m
    $24–39

Long Beach to La Jolla by bus, tram, and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Long Beach to La Jolla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Long Beach Bus Station to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.

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