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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Train
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain Coaster
1h 8m$10–22Line 101 bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the tram from UTC Station to Civic Center Stationtram Blue
1h 43m$4–20Drive 24.6 mi
- Drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diegocar 24.6 mi
26 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diegotaxi 24.6 mi
26 min$110–140Line 101 bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Centerbus 41
2h 11m$6–15
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr and arriving at 10th Av & Broadway via Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct and Fashion Valley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff-by-the-Sea station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Solana Beach Station and arriving at San Diego - Santa Fe Depot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and San Diego is 28 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego, including transfers.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr station.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Solana Beach Station.
The best way to get from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $22. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and line 41 bus, which costs $6 - $15 and takes 2h 11m.
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.
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from UTC Station to Civic Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Hwy 101 & Chesterfield Dr to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Genesee Av & Esplanade Ct to Fashion Valley Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Coastal Cab
- Phone
- +1 760-722-7472
- Website
- coastal-cab.com
Craig's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 760-722-2227
- Website
- craigscabs.com
Yellow Cab of North County
- Phone
- +1 760-444-4444
- Website
- driveu.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at UTC Transit Center station.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Santa Fe Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego is 25 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego.
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