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

The cheapest way to get from Riverside to La Jolla is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riverside to La Jolla is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Riverside and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Riverside and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Riverside and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct train from Riverside to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Riverside - Downtown and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Santa Ana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Riverside to La Jolla?

The distance between Riverside and La Jolla is 139 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riverside to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Riverside to La Jolla, including transfers.

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

Riverside to La Jolla bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Riverside station.

Where do I catch the Riverside to La Jolla train from?

Riverside to La Jolla train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Riverside - Downtown station.

Train or bus from Riverside to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Riverside to La Jolla is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Riverside to La Jolla bus arrive?

Riverside to La Jolla bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Diego station.

Where does the Riverside to La Jolla train arrive?

Riverside to La Jolla train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Santa Ana station.

Can I drive from Riverside to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to La Jolla is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Riverside to La Jolla.

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

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Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 1796+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Riverside to La Jolla - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
4h 39m
$40–77
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
6h 41m
$16–29
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Riverside to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
5h 27m
$17–33
Drive 95 mi
1. Drive from Riverside to La Jollacar 95 mi
1h 44m
$18–25

Riverside to La Jolla by train and bus

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4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.6 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Riverside - Downtown to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Santa Ana, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Riverside to San Diego twice daily. Tickets cost $15–26 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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