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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Monica to La Jolla Village by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, tram, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 58m
    $40–101

  2. Line 33 bus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Patsaouras Transit Plazabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Nobel Dr & La Jolla Village Square Drwybus bus 101
    6h 46m
    $16–24

  3. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alamedabus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 48m
    $34–77

  4. Drive 120.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to La Jolla Villagecar car 120.1 mi
    2h 11m
    $22–32

  5. Line 3 bus, fly, tram

    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 tram from Santa Fe Depot to Nobel Drive Stationtram tram
    4h 6m
    $165–673

  6. Line 33 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    6h 15m
    $21–37

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

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and La Jolla Village, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Nobel Drive Station via Los Angeles Downtown, San Diego, and UCSD Health La Jolla Station in around 6h 15m.

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