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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to La Jolla Shores 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 La Jolla Shores Dr & Vallecitos Ctbus bus 30
    1h 8m
    $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 La Jolla Shores Dr & Calle Frescotabus bus 30
    1h 11m
    $4–20

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Diego to La Jolla Shorestaxi taxi 12 mi
    13 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 12 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to La Jolla Shorescar car 12 mi
    13 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 La Jolla Shores Dr & Vallecitos Ctbus bus 30
    1h 13m

San Diego to La Jolla Shores by tram and bus

Calendar397Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Old Town Transit Center to La Jolla Shores Dr & Vallecitos Ct every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 47 min.

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