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

The cheapest way to get from Newport Beach to La Jolla is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport Beach to La Jolla is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $13 - $20.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Newport Beach to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Placentia-17Th and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Newport Beach to La Jolla station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Newport Beach to La Jolla?

The distance between Newport Beach and La Jolla is 115 miles. The road distance is 75.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newport Beach to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $75 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Newport Beach to La Jolla, including transfers.

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

Newport Beach to La Jolla bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Placentia-17Th station.

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

Newport Beach to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Newport Beach to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Newport Beach to La Jolla is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 55 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Newport Beach to La Jolla bus arrive?

Newport Beach to La Jolla bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Flower-6Th station.

Where does the Newport Beach to La Jolla train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newport Beach to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport Beach to La Jolla is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Newport Beach to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 2167+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Newport Beach to La Jolla - 5 ways to travel via train, line 55 bus, and bus

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 20m
$78–131
Drive 74.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport Beach to La Jollacar 74.8 mi
1h 32m
$14–20
Line 55 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Placentia-17Th to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 10m
$19–34
Line 55 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Placentia-17Th to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 11m
$34–69
Line 55 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from 17Th-Pomona to Flower-6Thbus 55
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
6h 26m
$17–27

Newport Beach to La Jolla by bus

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 114.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Placentia-17Th to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Flower-6Th, Santa Ana Bus Stop, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 5h 10m.

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