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How to get fromSan Diego to La Jolla Beachby plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to La Jolla Beach by plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ventura, CA to La Jolla Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 53m
    $301–396

  2. Drive 165.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to La Jolla Beachcar car 165.8 mi
    3h 11m
    $31–44

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Camarillo Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 2m
    $119–196

  4. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Ventura, CAbus bus
    3h 29m
    $314–815

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Diego to La Jolla Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 251.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Camarillo Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 44m.

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