What is the cheapest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar?

The cheapest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar?

The fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar is to drive which takes 24 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Downtown San Diego and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from 11th Av & C St and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Fashion Valley Transit Center and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar?

The distance between Downtown San Diego and Del Mar is 29 miles. The road distance is 19.8 miles.

How do I travel from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar without a car?

The best way to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 1h 33m and costs $10 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downtown San Diego to Del Mar bus from?

Downtown San Diego to Del Mar bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Fashion Valley Transit Center station.

Where does the Downtown San Diego to Del Mar bus arrive?

Downtown San Diego to Del Mar bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr station.

Can I drive from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown San Diego to Del Mar is 20 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar.

Where can I stay near Del Mar?

There are 466+ hotels available in Del Mar.

Downtown San Diego to Del Mar - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 101 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar by train, bus, tram, car, or taxi

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Train, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
1h 33m
$10–22
Tram, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from City College Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
1h 55m
$4–20
Line 41 bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Drbus 41
2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
2h 11m
$6–15
Drive 19.7 mi
1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Del Marcar 19.7 mi
24 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown San Diego to Del Martaxi 19.7 mi
24 min
$90–110

Downtown San Diego to Del Mar by foot, tram, and bus

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1h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 29.3 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Downtown San Diego, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown San Diego to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via 11th Av & C St, Fashion Valley Transit Center, Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr, and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 2h 11m.

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