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How to get fromSherman Oaks to La Jollaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Sherman Oaks to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train via Union Station - Metro B & D Lines (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 30m
    $46–94

  2. Drive 126.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sherman Oaks to La Jollacar car 126.9 mi
    2h 18m
    $24–34

  3. Line 237 bus, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Woodley / Saticoybus bus 237
    2. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus 30
    5h 48m
    $66–130

  4. Line 237 bus, fly, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Woodley / Saticoybus 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 43m
    $171–670

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    5h 56m
    $49–102

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 22m
    $26–49

Sherman Oaks to La Jolla by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burbank / Van Nuys to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Woodley / Saticoy, Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Transit Center in around 5h 48m.

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