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How to get fromNational City to La Jollaby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from National City to La Jolla by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, line 30 bus via Old Town Transit Center

    best
    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 26m

  2. Drive 18.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from National City to La Jollacar car 18.2 mi
    20 min
    $4–5

  3. Tram, line 30 bus

    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 36m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National City to La Jollataxi taxi 18.2 mi
    20 min
    $85–100

  5. Line 929 bus, tram, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from 8th St & E Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 929
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 35m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from National City to La Jolla. However, you can take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to Old Town Transit Center, then take the line 30 bus to Silverado St & Herschel Av. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 8th Street Station to Silverado St & Herschel Av via UCSD Central Campus Station and Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln in around 1h 36m.

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