There are 6 ways to get from Porter Ranch to La Jolla by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chatsworth to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
4h 53m$54–70Drive 138.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Porter Ranch to La Jolla138.5 mi
2h 28m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Devonshire St & Tampa Ave to Flower St & Olympic Blvd419
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus StopGreyhound US0831
6h 59m$39–72Train, fly, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LAX - SAN
- Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
4h 48m$115–355Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation CenterPacific Surfliner
5h 32m$57–73Line 240 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Reseda / Devonshire to Universal / Studio City Station240
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San DiegoFlixBus 2017
7h 15m$40–91
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porter Ranch to La Jolla is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Porter Ranch to La Jolla is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.
The distance between Porter Ranch and La Jolla is 168 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Porter Ranch to La Jolla without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Porter Ranch to La Jolla, including transfers.
The best way to get from Porter Ranch to La Jolla is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 59m.
Yes, the driving distance between Porter Ranch to La Jolla is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Porter Ranch to La Jolla.
There are 1975+ hotels available in La Jolla.
What companies run services between Porter Ranch, CA, USA and La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chatsworth to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Porter Ranch to Silverado St & Herschel Av via Devonshire St & Tampa Ave, Olympic / Flower, Vignes / Cesar E Chavez, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 6h 59m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chatsworth to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–38
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Northridge to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $6–9
- Phone
- +1 213-808-2273
- Website
- ladottransit.com
Bus from Devonshire St & Tampa Ave to Flower St & Olympic Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://www.ladottransit.com/
- Adult
- $3–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Old Town Transit Center to Silverado St & Herschel Av
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Reseda / Devonshire to Universal / Studio City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide

















