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How to get fromDowntown San Diego to Rancho Santa Feby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train, line 308 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Plaza St & Highway 101 to Paseo Delicias & Via De La Vallebus bus 308
    2h 12m
    $10–22

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235
    2h 26m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 25.5 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown San Diego to Rancho Santa Fecar car 25.5 mi
    30 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown San Diego to Rancho Santa Fetaxi taxi 25.5 mi
    30 min
    $110–140

  5. Tram, line 101 bus

    1. Take the tram from City College Station to UTC Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Drbus bus 101
    3h 13m
    $6–25

Downtown San Diego to Rancho Santa Fe by foot and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Downtown San Diego, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA?

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Broadway & Park Bl to Escondido Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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