What is the cheapest way to get from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan Beach and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Manhattan Ave. / 10th St. and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Metro Transit Center Bay 2, LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan Beach and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct train from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla?

The distance between Manhattan Beach and La Jolla is 159 miles. The road distance is 113.6 miles.

How do I travel from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $110 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manhattan Beach to La Jolla bus from?

Manhattan Beach to La Jolla bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan Beach to La Jolla train from?

Manhattan Beach to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.

Train or bus from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Manhattan Beach to La Jolla bus arrive?

Manhattan Beach to La Jolla bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Manhattan Beach to La Jolla train arrive?

Manhattan Beach to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan Beach to La Jolla is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 1980+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Manhattan Beach to La Jolla - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan Beach to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 22m
$113–184
Drive 112.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manhattan Beach to La Jollacar 112.9 mi
2h 2m
$21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
5h 22m
Line 232 bus, fly, line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / Manhattan Beach to LAX / Metro Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
4h 9m
$154–809
Line 438 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manhattan Ave & 10th St to Union Station Bay 2bus 438
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 38m
$45–94
Line 232 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Sepulveda / 8th to Downtown Long Beach Stationbus 232
2. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006
6h 10m
$21–36

Manhattan Beach to La Jolla by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 157.8 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, reLAXsan operates a bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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