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How to get fromCardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train Coaster
    1h 8m
    $10–22
  2. Line 101 bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the tram from UTC Station to Civic Center Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 43m
    $4–20
  3. Drive 24.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diegocar car 24.6 mi
    26 min
    $5–7
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diegotaxi taxi 24.6 mi
    26 min
    $110–140
  5. Line 101 bus, line 41 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus bus 41
    2h 11m
    $6–15

Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego by bus and train

Calendar188Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

North County Transit operates a train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 36 min. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to 10th Av & Broadway via UTC Transit Center, Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct, and Fashion Valley Transit Center in around 2h 11m.

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