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How to get fromPacific Beach to National Cityby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 30 bus, tram

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

  2. Drive 13.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pacific Beach to National Citycar car 13.5 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 30 bus, tram, line 929 bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to Old Town Transit Centerbus bus 8 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Old Town Station to 12th & Imperial Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from 12th & Imperial Transit Center to 8th St & F Avbus bus 929
    1h 10m
    $6–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pacific Beach to National Citytaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    17 min
    $60–80

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  • Distance: 13.6 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

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

There is no direct connection from Pacific Beach to National City. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Old Town Transit Center, walk to Old Town Station, then take the vehicle to 8th Street Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Av & Ingraham St to 8th St & F Av via Old Town Transit Center, Old Town Station, 12th & Imperial Station, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 1h 10m.

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