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How to get fromUniversal City to La Jollaby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal City to La Jolla by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0901 / ...
    4h 52m
    $23–42

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to Gilman Dr & Myers Drbus bus 101
    6h 8m
    $18–29

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 55m
    $69–117

  4. Drive  120.9 mi

    1. Drive from Universal City to La Jollacar car 120.9 mi
    2h 12m
    $22–31

  5. Subway, fly, line 30 bus

    1. Take the subway from Universal / Studio City Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    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 39m
    $151–480

Universal City to La Jolla by subway and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Universal City, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 2h 42m.

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