What is the cheapest way to get from Oceanside to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to La Jolla is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oceanside to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to La Jolla is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Coast Hwy & Topeka St and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Oceanside to La Jolla?

The distance between Oceanside and La Jolla is 49 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oceanside to La Jolla without a car is to train and line 30 bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $14 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Oceanside to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Oceanside to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oceanside to La Jolla bus from?

Oceanside to La Jolla bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Coast Hwy & Topeka St station.

Where does the Oceanside to La Jolla bus arrive?

Oceanside to La Jolla bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Myers Dr station.

Can I drive from Oceanside to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to La Jolla is 30 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Oceanside to La Jolla.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oceanside to La Jolla?

Book your Oceanside to La Jolla bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 2004+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Oceanside to La Jolla - 5 ways to travel via train, line 30 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
1h 37m
$14–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
2h 15m
$4–10
Drive 29.4 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to La Jollacar 29.4 mi
34 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oceanside to La Jollataxi 29.4 mi
34 min
$130–160
Train, tram, line 30 bus
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram
3. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
1h 57m
$16–42

Oceanside to La Jolla by train and bus

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.6 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

North County Transit operates a bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Gilman Dr & Myers Dr hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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