There are 5 ways to get from Studio City to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 16m$46–94Drive 123.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Studio City to La Jollacar 123.8 mi
2h 14m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
6h 3m$25–49Subway, fly, line 30 bus
- Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
5h 1m$163–822Line 233 bus, bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Moorpark / Van Nuys to Van Nuys / Keswickbus 233
- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus 30
7h 12m$68–134
Studio City to La Jolla by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Studio City to La Jolla is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Studio City to La Jolla is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Studio City to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Ventura / Laurel Canyon and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Los Angeles Union Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Studio City station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Universal / Studio City Station and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Studio City and La Jolla is 151 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.
The best way to get from Studio City to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Studio City to La Jolla, including transfers.
Studio City to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Studio City to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Studio City to La Jolla is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Studio City, 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, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Moorpark / Van Nuys to Van Nuys / Keswick
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- flylax.com
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.flylax.com/flyaway-bus
- Phone
- (858) 430-8440
- [email protected]
- Website
- gorelaxsan.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.gorelaxsan.com/
- Phone
- (323)-776-5467
- [email protected]
- Website
- laxlinq.com
Bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://laxlinq.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Studio City to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Studio City to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Studio City to La Jolla is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Studio City to La Jolla.
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