There are 5 ways to get from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain Coaster
1h 52m$10–22Line 308 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valley Av & Waterford Dr to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus 308
- Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus 235
2h 31m$4–10Drive 21.4 mi
- Drive from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diegocar 21.4 mi
26 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diegotaxi 21.4 mi
26 min$95–120Line 101 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Camino Del Mar & 29th St to UTC Transit Centerbus 101
- Take the tram from UTC Station to City College Stationtram Blue
2h 7m$4–20
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego. However, there are services departing from Valley Av & Waterford Dr and arriving at Broadway & Park Bl via Escondido Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Del Mar Fairgrounds station to Downtown 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 52m.
The distance between Del Mar Fairgrounds and Downtown San Diego is 29 miles. The road distance is 21.6 miles.
The best way to get from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $10 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego, including transfers.
Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Valley Av & Waterford Dr station.
Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by North County Transit, depart from Solana Beach Station.
The best way to get from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $10 - $22. Alternatively, you can line 308 bus and bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Del Mar Fairgrounds, CA, USA and Downtown 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 vehicle from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego via Valley Av & Waterford Dr, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Escondido Transit Center, and Broadway & Park Bl in around 2h 31m.
- 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 City College Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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 Valley Av & Waterford Dr to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Camino Del Mar & 29th St to UTC Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Bl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- 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
- $95–120
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
Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego bus services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 station.
Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego train services, operated by North County Transit, arrive at San Diego - Santa Fe Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Del Mar Fairgrounds to Downtown San Diego.
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