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How to get fromVan Nuys to La Jollaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Van Nuys to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 32m
    $48–99

  2. Drive 127.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Van Nuys to La Jollacar car 127.7 mi
    2h 20m
    $24–34

  3. Bus via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus bus Van Nuys
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus reLAXsan
    5h 18m
    $65–128

  4. Fly, line 30 bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Avbus bus
    4h 13m
    $170–668

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    6h 21m
    $26–49

Van Nuys to La Jolla by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Van Nuys, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Van Nuys to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to Silverado St & Herschel Av via LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Transit Center in around 5h 18m.

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