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

The cheapest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $4 - $6.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds. However, there are services departing from Broadway & Park Bl and arriving at Valley Av & Highland Dr via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

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

The distance between Downtown San Diego and Del Mar Fairgrounds is 29 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $10 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds, including transfers.

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

Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Broadway & Park Bl station.

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

Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.

Train or bus from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds?

The best way to get from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $10 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 308 bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 3h 2m.

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

Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Escondido Transit Center station.

Where does the Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds train arrive?

Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds is 22 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Where can I stay near Del Mar Fairgrounds?

There are 571+ hotels available in Del Mar Fairgrounds.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
1h 50m
$10–22
Bus, line 308 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus 235
2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Valley Av & Highland Drbus 308
3h 2m
$4–10
Drive 22 mi
1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgroundscar 22 mi
26 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgroundstaxi 22 mi
26 min
$100–120
Tram, line 101 bus
1. Take the tram from City College Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Camino Del Mar & 29th Stbus 101
2h 21m
$4–20

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Distance: 28.9 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downtown San Diego to Del Mar Fairgrounds via Broadway & Park Bl, Escondido Transit Center, Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, and Valley Av & Highland Dr in around 3h 2m.

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