There are 4 ways to get from San Dimas to La Jolla by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram Metro A Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 26m$69–117Drive 107.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Dimas to La Jollacar 107.5 mi
1h 55m$20–29Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0901
5h 46m$31–56Tram, bus
- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to 1st Street Stationtram Metro A Line
- Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diegobus FlixBus 2006
6h 42m$21–33
San Dimas to La Jolla by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Dimas to La Jolla is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from San Dimas to La Jolla is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from San Dimas to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Bonita Ave and San Dimas Ave E and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Montclair Transcenter and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from San Dimas station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from San Dimas Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between San Dimas and La Jolla is 166 miles. The road distance is 108.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Dimas to La Jolla without a car is to tram and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from San Dimas to La Jolla, including transfers.
San Dimas to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
San Dimas to La Jolla train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from San Dimas Station.
San Dimas to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
What companies run services between San Dimas, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Tram from San Dimas Station to 1st Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Dimas to La Jolla train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro A-Line.
Yes, the driving distance between San Dimas to La Jolla is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from San Dimas to La Jolla.
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