The cheapest and fastest buses from Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 2 buses that leave Los Angeles, CA for La Jolla, CA on Fri, Nov 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €46.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€30 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €169 Average price |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA buses for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:25 PM Los Angeles, CA | 3h15 | 8:40 PM La Jolla, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:50 PM Los Angeles, CA | 2h55 | 3:45 PM La Jolla, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA
Buses from Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CAYou can travel by bus between Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA with FlixBus for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Los Angeles, CA to La Jolla, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at La Jolla, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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