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How to get fromSan Jose to La Jollaby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to La Jolla by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SJC - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    3h 53m
    $74–508

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    11h 43m
    $90–157

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    15h 16m
    $179–369

  4. Drive 449.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to La Jollacar car 449.8 mi
    7h 43m
    $83–119

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane OAK - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 49m
    $86–277

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SFO - SAN
    5h 3m
    $78–255

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane SFO - CLD
    4h 26m
    $171–430

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    12h 3m
    $75–142

  9. Bus via Tijuana

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus bus San Jose
    13h 20m
    $96–142

San Jose to La Jolla by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 15h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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