What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach?

The fastest way to get from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $80 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel Valley and Ocean Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach. However, there are services departing from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar and arriving at Cable St & Newport Av via Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach?

The distance between Carmel Valley and Ocean Beach is 20 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach without a car is to bus and line 35 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach?

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach bus from?

Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by reLAXsan, depart from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar station.

Where does the Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach bus arrive?

Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by reLAXsan, arrive at San Diego station.

Can I drive from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach.

Where can I stay near Ocean Beach?

There are 1933+ hotels available in Ocean Beach.

Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 35 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beach by bus, taxi, car, train, or tram

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Bus, line 35 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sorrento Valley/Del Mar to San Diegobus reLAXsan
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Cable St & Newport Avbus 35
1h 4m
Drive 17.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beachcar 17.2 mi
22 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carmel Valley to Ocean Beachtaxi 17.2 mi
22 min
$80–95
Train, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Sorrento Valley Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain Coaster
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Cable St & Newport Avbus 35
1h 7m
$29–41
Tram, line 35 bus
1. Take the tram from UCSD Health La Jolla Station to Old Town Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Cable St & Newport Avbus 35
1h 9m
$37–57

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Distance: 20 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Carmel Valley, San Diego County, CA, USA and Ocean Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Carmel Valley to Cable St & Newport Av via Sorrento Valley/Del Mar, San Diego, and Old Town Transit Center in around 1h 4m.

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