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How to get fromImperial Beach to San Diegoby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 934 bus, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & Florida St to Palm Av & Hollister Stbus bus 934
    2. Take the tram from Palm Avenue Station to Fifth Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    44 min
    $4–17

  2. Line 901 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 901
    45 min
    $2–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Imperial Beach to San Diegotaxi taxi 12.5 mi
    15 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 12.5 mi

    1. Drive from Imperial Beach to San Diegocar car 12.5 mi
    15 min
    $3–4

Imperial Beach to San Diego by bus and tram

Calendar374Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.5 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Palm Av & 9th St to 12th & Imperial Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 45 min.

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