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How to get fromNational City to Pacific Beachby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Tram, line 30 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from 8th Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram Blue
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Grand Av & Ingraham Stbus bus 8 / ...
    54 min

  2. Drive 13.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from National City to Pacific Beachcar car 13.8 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 929 bus, tram, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from 8th St & E Av to 12th & Imperial Transit Centerbus bus 929
    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 2m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National City to Pacific Beachtaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    16 min
    $65–80

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  • Distance: 13.9 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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

There is no direct connection from National City to Pacific Beach. However, you can 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 8th St & E Av to Grand Av & Ingraham St via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, 12th & Imperial Station, Old Town Station, and Old Town Transit Center in around 1h 2m.

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