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How to get fromMonrovia to La Jollaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, tram, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 11m
    $39–92

  2. Drive 115.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Monrovia to La Jollacar car 115.3 mi
    2h 9m
    $22–31

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 3m
    $24–47

  4. Tram, fly, line 30 bus

    1. Take the tram from Monrovia Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 56m
    $171–570

  5. Bus via Torrance

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Upper Level to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus Metro J Line
    2. Take the bus from Torrance, CA to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    6h 53m
    $24–44

Monrovia to La Jolla by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Monrovia, 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 $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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