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How to get fromImperial Beach to Pacific Beachby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 901 bus, tram, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    2. Take the tram from 12th & Imperial Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 8 / ...
    1h 26m

  2. Drive 21.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to Pacific Beachcar car 21.4 mi
    24 min
    $4–6

  3. Tram, line 30 bus

    1. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 8 / ...
    1h 27m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to Pacific Beachtaxi taxi 21.4 mi
    24 min
    $95–120

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Imperial Beach, CA, USA and Pacific Beach, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Imperial Beach to Pacific Beach. However, you can take the line 901 bus to 12th & Imperial Transit Center, walk to 12th & Imperial Station, take the vehicle to Old Town Station, walk to Old Town Transit Center, then take the line 8 bus to Grand Av & Ingraham St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to Grand Av & Ingraham St via Palm Av & Hollister St, Palm Avenue Station, Old Town Station, and Old Town Transit Center in around 1h 27m.

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