What is the cheapest way to get from Mission Valley to Del Mar?

The cheapest way to get from Mission Valley to Del Mar is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Mission Valley to Del Mar?

The fastest way to get from Mission Valley to Del Mar is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $75 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Mission Valley and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct bus from Mission Valley to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Fashion Valley Transit Center and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Gilman Dr & Myers Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Mission Valley and Del Mar?

No, there is no direct train from Mission Valley station to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Hazard Center Station and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via San Diego Old Town Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Mission Valley to Del Mar?

The distance between Mission Valley and Del Mar is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.

How do I travel from Mission Valley to Del Mar without a car?

The best way to get from Mission Valley to Del Mar without a car is to line 41 bus and line 101 bus which takes 1h 38m and costs $4 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Mission Valley to Del Mar?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Mission Valley to Del Mar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mission Valley to Del Mar bus from?

Mission Valley to Del Mar bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Fashion Valley Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Mission Valley to Del Mar train from?

Mission Valley to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from Mission Valley to Del Mar?

The best way to get from Mission Valley to Del Mar is to line 41 bus and line 101 bus which takes 1h 38m and costs $4 - $10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $18 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Mission Valley to Del Mar bus arrive?

Mission Valley to Del Mar bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr station.

Where does the Mission Valley to Del Mar train arrive?

Mission Valley to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Mission Valley to Del Mar?

Yes, the driving distance between Mission Valley to Del Mar is 17 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Mission Valley to Del Mar.

Where can I stay near Del Mar?

There are 526+ hotels available in Del Mar.

Mission Valley to Del Mar - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 41 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Mission Valley to Del Mar by bus, train (Amtrak), taxi, car, or tram

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Line 41 bus, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Drbus 41
2. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
1h 38m
$4–10
Drive 16.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Mission Valley to Del Marcar 16.5 mi
19 min
$3–5
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 3m
$8–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mission Valley to Del Martaxi 16.5 mi
19 min
$75–95
Tram, line 101 bus
1. Take the tram from Old Town Station to UTC Stationtram Blue
2. Take the bus from UTC Transit Center to Camino Del Mar & 15th Stbus 101
1h 49m
$4–19

Mission Valley to Del Mar by bus and foot

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.4 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Mission Valley, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Fashion Valley Transit Center to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Gilman Dr & Villa La Jolla Dr and Gilman Dr & Myers Dr in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–13 and the journey takes 29 min.

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