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How to get fromSan Diego to La Jollaby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 30 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 2m
    $2–5

  2. Tram, line 30 bus

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center 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 17m
    $4–20

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to La Jollataxi taxi 13 mi
    15 min
    $60–75

  4. Drive 13 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to La Jollacar car 13 mi
    15 min
    $3–4

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

    1. Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    1h 7m

San Diego to La Jolla by tram and bus

Calendar397Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from San Diego to La Jolla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 41 min.

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