The cheapest and fastest trains from La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 1 trains that leave La Jolla, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Tue, Dec 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 12 m 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 La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, 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 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €37.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price | €176 Average price |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 40m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA train times
The table below shows live departures for La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4061 AMTRAK · 761 Pacific Surfliner | 11:50 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h07 | 2:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
761 Pacific Surfliner | 12:40 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h17 | 2:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
4065 AMTRAK · 765 Pacific Surfliner | 1:50 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h07 | 4:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
765 Pacific Surfliner | 2:40 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h17 | 4:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h51 | 6:52 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h42 | 6:52 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
769 Pacific Surfliner | 4:40 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h12 | 6:52 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 6:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 8:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 6:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 8:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
573 Pacific Surfliner | 6:40 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h17 | 8:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
577 NA | 8:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 10:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
577 NA | 8:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 10:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
577 NA | 8:40 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h17 | 10:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
779 Pacific Surfliner | 9:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 11:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
779 Pacific Surfliner | 9:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 11:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
779 Pacific Surfliner | 9:42 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h15 | 11:57 PM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 10:01 PM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 12:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 10:10 PM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 12:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
581 Pacific Surfliner | 10:40 PM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h17 | 12:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 16 | |||||
785 Pacific Surfliner | 12:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 2:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 12:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 2:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
785 Pacific Surfliner | 12:40 AM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h17 | 2:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 1:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 3h03 | 4:04 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 1:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h54 | 4:04 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
587 Pacific Surfliner | 1:40 AM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h24 | 4:04 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 3:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 5:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 3:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 5:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
591 Pacific Surfliner | 3:40 AM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h17 | 5:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
593 Pacific Surfliner | 4:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 6:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
593 Pacific Surfliner | 4:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 6:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
593 Pacific Surfliner | 4:40 AM Solana Beach Station, Solana Beach, CA | 2h17 | 6:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
595 Pacific Surfliner | 5:01 AM Santa Fe Depot, San Diego, CA | 2h56 | 7:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
595 Pacific Surfliner | 5:10 AM Old Town Station, San Diego, CA | 2h47 | 7:57 AM Union Station, Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Trains from La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $26 (€20) by bus.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:50, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 03:50 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: Amtrak from La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between La Jolla, CA and Los Angeles, CA from $26 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from La Jolla, CA to Los Angeles, CA
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station is a single-level facility with platforms for Metrolink and Amtrak services.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink: Ventura County Line
- 4:30 AM - 1:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Vignes Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue.
- Traxx Restaurant
- Union Station Cafe
- Philippe The Original
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown
- Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
- Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
- Cost $10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: Main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metrolink
- Hall 2: Metro Rail connections
- Hall 3: Bus terminal
- Metro: Red Line, Purple Line, Gold Line
- Bus: Several lines available including DASH and Metro Bus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metro: Orange Line
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