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How to get fromDowntown San Diego to Imperial Beachby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Imperial Beach by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 901 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 8th Av to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
    57 min
    $2–5

  2. Tram, line 933 bus

    1. Take the tram from City College Station to Palm Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Palm Av & Hollister St to Palm Av & Emory Stbus bus 933
    57 min

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown San Diego to Imperial Beachtaxi taxi 15 mi
    16 min
    $70–85

  4. Drive 15 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Imperial Beachcar car 15 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

Downtown San Diego to Imperial Beach by foot and bus

Calendar255Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.9 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Downtown San Diego, CA, USA and Imperial Beach, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Broadway & 8th Av to 9th St & Palm Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 46 min.

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