What is the cheapest way to get from Sunset Beach to La Jolla?

The cheapest way to get from Sunset Beach to La Jolla is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunset Beach to La Jolla?

The fastest way to get from Sunset Beach to La Jolla is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Sunset Beach and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunset Beach to La Jolla. However, there are services departing from Pacific Coast-Broadway and arriving at Silverado St & Herschel Av via 7Th-Channel, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Sunset Beach and La Jolla?

No, there is no direct train from Sunset Beach to La Jolla station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at UCSD Central Campus Station via Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Sunset Beach to La Jolla?

The distance between Sunset Beach and La Jolla is 119 miles. The road distance is 85.7 miles.

How do I travel from Sunset Beach to La Jolla without a car?

The best way to get from Sunset Beach to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $90 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Sunset Beach to La Jolla?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Sunset Beach to La Jolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunset Beach to La Jolla bus from?

Sunset Beach to La Jolla bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from 7Th-Channel station.

Where do I catch the Sunset Beach to La Jolla train from?

Sunset Beach to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Train or bus from Sunset Beach to La Jolla?

The best way to get from Sunset Beach to La Jolla is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can line 50 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Sunset Beach to La Jolla bus arrive?

Sunset Beach to La Jolla bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Artic - Dock 6 station.

Where does the Sunset Beach to La Jolla train arrive?

Sunset Beach to La Jolla train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Can I drive from Sunset Beach to La Jolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunset Beach to La Jolla is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Sunset Beach to La Jolla.

Where can I stay near La Jolla?

There are 1771+ hotels available in La Jolla.

Sunset Beach to La Jolla - 6 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunset Beach to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
3h 26m
$90–145
Line 72 bus, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warner-Pacific to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3bus 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain
3. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
6h 5m
$15–25
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus 50
2. Take the train from Anaheim to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 32m
$35–74
Drive 85.2 mi
1. Drive from Sunset Beach to La Jollacar 85.2 mi
1h 45m
$16–23
Line 72 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Warner-Pacific to Tustin Metrolink Station-Dock 3bus 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 27m
$35–71
Line 50 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Artic - Dock 6bus 50
2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0831
5h 39m
$19–35

Sunset Beach to La Jolla by bus and train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.1 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Sunset Beach, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Coast-Broadway to Silverado St & Herschel Av via 7Th-Channel, Artic - Dock 6, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 5h 39m.

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