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

The cheapest way to get from Oceanside to La Jolla Shores is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oceanside to La Jolla Shores is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Oceanside and La Jolla Shores?

No, there is no direct bus from Oceanside to La Jolla Shores. However, there are services departing from Coast Hwy & Topeka St and arriving at La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle Frescota via Gilman Dr & Mandeville Ln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Oceanside and La Jolla Shores?

No, there is no direct train from Oceanside to La Jolla Shores station. However, there are services departing from Oceanside and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Oceanside to La Jolla Shores?

The distance between Oceanside and La Jolla Shores is 50 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oceanside to La Jolla Shores without a car is to train and line 30 bus which takes 1h 43m and costs $14 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Oceanside to La Jolla Shores, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Oceanside to La Jolla Shores train from?

Oceanside to La Jolla Shores train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oceanside station.

Where does the Oceanside to La Jolla Shores bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oceanside to La Jolla Shores train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oceanside to La Jolla Shores?

Yes, the driving distance between Oceanside to La Jolla Shores is 28 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Oceanside to La Jolla Shores.

Where can I stay near La Jolla Shores?

There are 2167+ hotels available in La Jolla Shores.

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

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

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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 La Jolla Shores Dr & Vallecitos Ctbus 30
1h 43m
$14–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coast Hwy & Topeka St to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus 101
2h 9m
$4–10
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UCSD Central Campus Stationtram Blue
1h 51m
$16–42
Drive 27.8 mi
1. Drive from Oceanside to La Jolla Shorescar 27.8 mi
32 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oceanside to La Jolla Shorestaxi 27.8 mi
32 min
$120–160

Oceanside to La Jolla Shores by train and bus

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.2 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and La Jolla Shores, 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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