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How to get fromSanta Monica to La Jollaby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to La Jolla by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Metro Transit Center Bay 2

    best
    1. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    5h 19m

  2. Drive 123.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to La Jollacar car 123.2 mi
    2h 15m
    $23–33

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 31m
    $45–94

  4. Line 3 bus, fly, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place to LAX/Metro Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 25m
    $153–808

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2017
    6h 13m
    $27–46

Santa Monica to La Jolla by tram, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

reLAXsan operates a bus from LAX Terminal 1 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego 5 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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