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How to get fromSierra Madre to La Jollaby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Sierra Madre to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, tram, plane, 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
    5h 20m
    $41–94

  2. Drive 116.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sierra Madre to La Jollacar car 116.6 mi
    2h 11m
    $22–31

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 13m
    $26–49

  4. Line 268 bus, tram, fly, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sierra Madre / Baldwin to Sierra Madre Villa Stationbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Sierra Madre Villa Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    4. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    5h 6m
    $173–672

  5. Bus via El Monte Station - Lower Level (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2006 / ...
    7h 46m
    $25–43

Sierra Madre to La Jolla by bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Sierra Madre, 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 $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 4 times a day. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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