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Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to La Jolla, CA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to La Jolla, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $159. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $159, and a bus costs an average of $159.
Distance: 447 miles (720 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$181 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 15m Average total duration Fastest 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to La Jolla, CA:
A train is $94 (€76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Francisco, CA to La Jolla, CA costing on average $181 (€146).
A train is $197 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Francisco, CA to La Jolla, CA costing on average $283 (€229).
Other travel options to La Jolla, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
Train takes on average 14h 45m.
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FAQs: Travel from San Francisco, CA to La Jolla, CA
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This is compared to other travel options from San Francisco, CA to La Jolla, CA:
A train is $94 (€76) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Francisco, CA to La Jolla, CA costing on average $181 (€146).
A train is $197 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Francisco, CA to La Jolla, CA costing on average $283 (€229).
Other travel options to La Jolla, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
Train takes on average 14h 45m.
- Around 136 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Francisco, CA and La Jolla, CA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to La Jolla, CA by bus.
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