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

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

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Line 923 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cable St & Newport Av to 9th Av & C Stbus 923
49 min
$2–5
Line 35 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Cable St & Newport Av to Old Town Transit Centerbus 35
2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to City College Stationtram Blue
57 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ocean Beach to Downtown San Diegotaxi 6.9 mi
10 min
$30–45
Drive 6.9 mi
1. Drive from Ocean Beach to Downtown San Diegocar 6.9 mi
10 min
$2

Ocean Beach to Downtown San Diego by bus and foot

135Weekly Services

49 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ocean Beach to Downtown San Diego.

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Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a bus from Cable St & Newport Av to 9th Av & C St hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 41 min.

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San Diego(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

San Diego is a city in the U.S. state of California located alongside the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. With a population of over 1.3 million residents, the city is the eighth-most populous in the United States and the second-most populous in California after Los Angeles. The city is located immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border and is the seat of San Diego County, which has a population of nearly 3.3 million people. San Diego is known for its mild year-round Mediterranean climate, extensive beaches and parks, its long association with the United States Navy, and its recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center.

Things to do in San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego(Opens in a new window)

SeaWorld San Diego is a theme park in Mission Bay Park in San Diego, California. It is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, public aquarium, and marine animal rehabilitation center. SeaWorld, the theme park's proprietor, is owned and operated by United Parks & Resorts.

Electric Eel (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Electric Eel is a steel launched roller coaster at SeaWorld in San Diego, California. The coaster opened in 2018 as the park's then-tallest and fastest, until the opening of Emperor in 2022. The ride is loosely themed around the electric eel (Electrophorus electricus). An educational area and informational exhibit on electric eels can also be found by the attraction and near the queue.

Seaport Village Carousel(Opens in a new window)

The Seaport Village Carousel, also known as the Fair Park Looff Carousel, is a historic wooden carousel in the western wing of Seaport Village in San Diego, California. It was built by noted carver Charles I. D. Looff, who also constructed the Santa Monica Pier. The carousel costs a small fee to ride and contains 54 animals and 2 chariots.

Manta (SeaWorld San Diego)(Opens in a new window)

Manta is a steel launched roller coaster at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, United States. The ride was manufactured by MACK Rides and opened to the public on May 26, 2012. It utilizes the same ride system that was used in Blue Fire which opened in 2009 at Europa Park.

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8.8Fabulous

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8.5Very Good

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Best Western Downtown San Diego(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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