There are 8 ways to get from Sunnyvale to La Jolla by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SJC - SAN
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
4h 16m$79–493Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
13h 12m$76–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
16h 25m$146–335Drive 460 mi
- Drive from Sunnyvale to La Jollacar 460 mi
7h 52m$84–122Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane SFO - SAN
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus
4h 46m$77–254Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport
- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane SFO - CLD
4h 11m$165–419Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane OAK - SAN
5h 59m$82–305Bus via Tijuana
- Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to San Ysidrobus San Jose
14h 1m$96–142
Sunnyvale to La Jolla by train and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to La Jolla is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to La Jolla is to Caltrain and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $160 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale station to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from San Jose Diridon Station and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center via San Jose and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Sunnyvale and La Jolla is 447 miles. The road distance is 462.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to La Jolla without a car is to bus which takes 13h 12m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Sunnyvale to La Jolla, including transfers.
Sunnyvale to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Jose Diridon Station.
Sunnyvale to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to La Jolla is to bus which takes 13h 12m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 16h 25m.
What companies run services between Sunnyvale, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Silverado St & Herschel Av via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Transit Center in around 16h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Flights from Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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More Questions & Answers
Sunnyvale to La Jolla bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop station.
Sunnyvale to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to La Jolla is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Sunnyvale to La Jolla.
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