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How to get fromPacific Beach to Imperial Beachby tram, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Old Town Station to Palm Avenue Stationtram tram Blue
    1h 31m

  2. Drive  20.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pacific Beach to Imperial Beachcar car 20.8 mi
    24 min
    $4–6

  3. Tram, line 901 bus

    1. Take the tram from Old Town Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram tram Green / ...
    2. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 9th St & Palm Avbus bus 901
    1h 34m
    $6–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pacific Beach to Imperial Beachtaxi taxi 20.8 mi
    24 min
    $95–120

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  • Distance: 22 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

San Diego Metro Transit operates a vehicle from Old Town Station to Palm Avenue Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 47 min.

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